--- blogpost: true date: 1.1.2023 author: Tobias location: Stuttgart category: links, 2023 tags: links, 2023 language: Deutsch --- # Links für 2023 KW 27 Zusammengefasst von [LlongOrca](https://huggingface.co/TheBloke/LlongOrca-13B-16K-GGUF). **[ChimeraOS 43 out now adding ASUS ROG Ally support](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/07/chimeraos-43-out-now-adding-asus-rog-ally-support/)**: ChimeraOS 43 has been released with support for running SteamOS-inspired Linux distribution on ASUS ROG Ally handheld devices. The release extends the lifespan of such devices beyond vendor support. Initial features include audio support, WiFi functionality, functional face buttons, and Bluetooth functionality. However, suspend functionality is still a work in progress. ChimeraOS 43 also supports AOKZOE A1 Pro handhelds for fan control, and HandyGCCS (Handheld Game Console Controller Support) for additional handhelds like ASUS ROG Ally, AYANEO 2S and GEEK 1S, and AYN Loki Max. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Software engineers hate code.](https://www.dancowell.com/software-engineers-hate-code/)**: The article discusses how software engineers often dislike working with code written by others and prefer greenfield projects with no existing code. It highlights that senior engineers focus more on minimizing the amount of code in production to reduce maintenance demands and avoid downtime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Inside the Secretive World of Penile Enlargement](https://www.propublica.org/article/penis-enlargement-enhancement-procedures-implants)**: ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they\'re published.This story is exempt from our Creative Commons license until Aug. 25, 2023. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[GitHub - akutruff/typescript-needs-types: TypeScript please give us types.](https://github.com/akutruff/typescript-needs-types)**: This article discusses the need for TypeScript to have types and how it has been a request from developers. The website www.typescriptneedstypes.com highlights the importance of adding types to improve programming efficiency in the language. The MIT license is used, and the GitHub repository currently has stars and forks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Fylgstu með skjálftasvæðinu í beinni](https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2023/07/06/fylgstu_med_skjalftasvaedinu_i_beinni/)**: The article discusses the mbl.is news and events from Reykjanesskaga on July 6, 2023. It mentions Mannrttindi eiga, a traditional Icelandic ceremony to predict the coming summer based on weather conditions, which has been used for centuries in conjunction with Um, a type of fertility charm. The text also mentions other events and customs related to Reykjanesskaga\'s culture. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Responding to "Are bugs and slow delivery ok?": The blog post that I've hated the most, ever](https://uselessdevblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/03/responding-to-are-bugs-and-slow-delivery-ok-the-blog-post-that-ive-hated-the-most-ever/)**: The article discusses a blog post by Valentina Cupa titled \"Are bugs and slow delivery ok?\", in which she argues that most companies can afford to ship buggy products and deliver them slowly without facing major consequences. The author of the article disagrees with her initial reactions to Cupa\'s assertions but, after reflecting on their own experience working in software, they realized that high quality may not be the be-all-and-end-all for a company\'s success and that organizations can make justified decisions not to invest heavily in technical quality. This new perspective alters how the author views software organizations and helps them determine which companies align with their preferences on quality. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Setup & Operating LightBurn with LaserPecker LP4](https://laserpecker.feishu.cn/wiki/X4CWwRap9iCxt7kU2v9cNs90n7f?fbclid=IwAR2lqoo6LGKqKG3ew7jpTli0BWvc-QV-5nzCBaSTDsmPTO4lGYyRrVK4uwU)**: *NO SUMMARY. Magic script that does all rendering on a canvas that makes it almost impossible to get the text.* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[GitHub - rsmuc/antispambox: A docker container to filter mails with rspamd and spamassassin via IMAP - (This is just a mirror repository: see codeberg.org)](https://github.com/rsmuc/antispambox)**: This article discusses a docker container called \"antispambox\" which filters mails using rspamd and spamassassin via IMAP. It is a mirror repository on codeberg.org, with an MIT license and has received 6 stars and 3 forks on GitHub. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Firefox 115 can silently remotely disable my extension on any site](https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2023/7/1.html)**: Firefox version 115 has introduced a new feature that allows Mozilla to remotely disable user extensions on specific websites for security concerns. This feature has been met with concern and questions regarding transparency and trust from the community. Users can manually edit the quarantined domains list, but its contents remain unknown. The remote control aspect of this update is what raises doubts about its necessity and how it might be used in the future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[GitHub - karanpratapsingh/system-design: Learn how to design systems at scale and prepare for system design interviews](https://github.com/karanpratapsingh/system-design)**: This article discusses the process of designing systems at scale and preparing for system design interviews. The content is available on Leanpub.com under the title \"System Design.\" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[How to foster 'shoshin' \| Psyche Guides](https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-cultivate-shoshin-or-a-beginners-mind)**: This article discusses the importance of maintaining a beginner\'s mindset to cultivate open-mindedness and continuous learning. The Japanese Zen term \"shoshin\" translates as beginner\'s mind,\" and refers to a paradox in which experts can be less receptive to new ideas due to their existing knowledge. Examples from history, neuroscience, and contemporary issues illustrate the consequences of intellectual overconfidence and closed-mindedness. The article offers advice on how to achieve an open-minded perspective by practicing intellectual humility, having a growth mindset, cultivating awe, and fostering supportive relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[PHD Simulator](https://research.wmz.ninja/projects/phd/index.html)**: Minigame where you need to get your PHD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Anti-ageing protein injection boosts monkeys' memories](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02214-3?error=cookies_not_supported&code=1a960e04-bf3c-43a1-8477-ced35fb02b3f)**: The study reveals that injecting ageing monkeys with a longevity factor\' protein called klotho can improve their cognitive function, which could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Klotho is a naturally occurring protein that declines in our bodies with age and has been shown to extend the animals\' lives and increase synaptic plasticity in previous research on mice. This study is the first time restoring levels of klotho has been shown to improve cognition in primates, suggesting potential applications for treating human cognitive disorders. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[googleAndHttp](http://this.how/googleAndHttp/)**: This article discusses the author\'s opposition to Google\'s efforts to deprecate HTTP, arguing that it is a guest on the web rather than its owner. The author believes that forcing people to convert from HTTP to HTTPS will lead to the loss of valuable historical content and potentially destroy the open nature of the internet. They also argue that Google has ulterior motives for pushing this change, such as gaining more control over the web and benefiting itself rather than users. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[3 things that surprised me while running SQLite in production](https://www.joseferben.com/posts/3-things-that-surprised-me-while-running-sqlite-in-production/)**: This article discusses the author\'s experience using SQLite in several production projects for six months, highlighting some surprising aspects. They use SQLite in three Django apps and a Node-based MMORPG, finding it to be fast, minimalist, and concurrent compared to native JavaScript data structures. However, there is still room for improvement and the possibility of needing to switch to Postgres eventually as the projects grow in complexity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[CPU Utilization is Wrong](https://www.brendangregg.com/blog/2017-05-09/cpu-utilization-is-wrong.html)**: The article discusses the misleading nature of CPU utilization as a performance metric. It explains that traditional %CPU measurements do not accurately reflect the true status of the processor, which often relies on data waiting on memory I/O instead of active processing. The author suggests that using alternative metrics such as instructions per cycle (IPC) and performance monitoring counters can help in better understanding and addressing CPU performance issues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[The Ancient Roman Secret to Concrete Resilience in Seawater](https://als.lbl.gov/ancient-roman-secret-concrete-resilience-seawater/)**: This article discusses how Roman concrete thrives in marine environments due to its unique composition and chemical properties. Unlike modern concrete that deteriorates quickly, Roman concrete is made from volcanic ash, lime, and seawater, which produces Al-tobermorite and a related zeolite mineral called phillipsite over time as seawater percolates through the structures. The regenerative process reinforces the concrete, making it ideal for ocean-facing structures like seawalls and possibly hazardous waste containment. A reformulated recipe for Roman concrete could have less environmental impact than modern cement manufacturing processes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[How to pass any first-round interview (even in a terrible talent market)](https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-pass-any-first-round-interview)**: Thank you for the summary! The article provides helpful advice on how to prepare for and pass first-round interviews in tech companies. MVIP (Minimum Viable Interview Prep) is a valuable technique to follow to maximize one\'s chances of success. Some key takeaways include knowing your digital footprint, preparing a clear career story, practicing behavioral questions, and formulating high-signal questions for interviewers. Following these steps can significantly increase the odds of passing first-round interviews in the highly competitive tech industry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Why I prefer trunk-based development - Trisha Gee](https://trishagee.com/2023/05/29/why-i-prefer-trunk-based-development/)**: Trunk-based development (TBD) is a version control method where all developers work on a single branch, enabling quicker integrations and fewer merge conflicts. This approach fosters greater team collaboration and knowledge sharing. Some key advantages include increased speed and efficiency, greater code stability, enhanced team collaboration, improved continuous integration and delivery practices, and reduced technical debt. While it may be challenging to adopt a trunk-based development method, the long-term benefits make it worthwhile. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[Sparhaushalt: Regierung kürzt beim Elterngeld](https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundesregierung-kuerzt-beim-elterngeld-a-ee9c4dd6-094a-41da-9a69-7ee604a79f83)**: The German government\'s proposed austerity budget for 2024 includes cuts to parental benefits, with parents with annual incomes up to €150,000 being eligible, down from the previous limit of €300,000. Finance Minister Christian Lindner is leading the move and it follows recommendations from the Federal Ministry of Finance. As a result, total spending for 2024 will decrease by around €290 million to just over €8 billion compared to this year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **[The Energy Transition Isn\'t](https://robertbryce.substack.com/p/the-energy-transition-isnt)**: Despite a significant investment of \$4.1 trillion in wind and solar energy over the past 18 years, these sources are not keeping pace with the growth in hydrocarbons. The Statistical Review of World Energy shows that global hydrocarbon consumption has increased by 110 exajoules while wind and solar have only grown by 32 exajoules. This highlights that renewable energy\'s growth is insufficient to meet the demands for power in a rapidly developing world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------