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blogpost: true
date: 20.5.2024
author: Tobias
location: Stuttgart
category: links, 2024
tags: links, 2024
language: Deutsch
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# Links für 2024 KW 20

Zusammengefasst von
[LlongOrca](https://huggingface.co/TheBloke/LlongOrca-13B-16K-GGUF).

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**[insteadofvery.com](https://insteadofvery.com/)**:

This article provides alternative expressions to avoid overusing
intensifiers like \"very\" in English. It suggests using more
descriptive and context-specific synonyms to enhance language variety
and convey meaning more effectively. The article also mentions a tool
that generates synonyms for the most commonly used phrases.

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**[Why are People are So Angry? -- Grey
Enlightenment](https://greyenlightenment.com/2024/05/11/the-age-of-rage-why-are-peopel-are-so-angry/)**:

The article discusses the prevalence of anger and dissatisfaction in
society, citing factors such as economic difficulties, psychological
effects from viral content, and political divides. It also mentions how
technology has contributed to a decrease in social trust and an increase
in individual anxiety. The author argues that there are fewer
opportunities for success and satisfaction due to the \"elite
overproduction\" hypothesis, with many highly educated individuals being
unable to find suitable career paths or academic positions.
Additionally, the article suggests that economic conditions may continue
to worsen, leading to more psychological strain and anxiety among
people.

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**[How Airline Lobbyists Just Got
Humiliated](https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/how-airline-lobbyists-just-got-humiliated)**:

The airline industry has been a leader in irritating customers due to
various factors, including deregulation and the lack of consumer
protections. Airlines have been stiffing people out of tens of billions
for years by not offering refunds when flights are canceled. Recently,
Congress passed a law mandating automatic refunds if a flight is
canceled and passengers are not rebooked. The new rule takes the onus
off the passenger and puts it onto the airline, which can implement
automated systems for refunding customers automatically when necessary.
This marks a significant victory for consumer advocates and underscores
the importance of good political leadership, smart journalism, and
genuine policy knowledge within government.

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**[Von Optimierungen bis hin zur Pflicht für alle: Diese drei
Wehrdienst-Modelle liegen Pistorius zur Entscheidung
vor](https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/von-optimierungen-bis-hin-zur-wehrpflicht-fur-alle-diese-drei-wehrdienst-modelle-liegen-pistorius-zur-entscheidung-vor-11644154.html)**:

Das Verteidigungsministerium in Deutschland hat drei Vorschläge zur
Wehrpflicht erarbeitet, die im Artikel beschrieben werden. Der erste
Vorschlag sieht einen freiwilligen Wehrdienst vor, während der zweite
eine Wiedervereinigung mit einer grundgesetzkonformen Auswahlpflicht für
Männer und die Einführung eines Zivildienstes vorsieht. Der dritte
Vorschlag schlägt eine geschlechtsneutrale Wehrpflicht vor und schließt
später eine allgemeine Dienstpflicht ein, die auch Feuerwehren,
Sanitätsdienste oder das Technische Hilfswerk umfasst. Die Kostenfrage
bleibt jedoch noch offen, und bis zur Entscheidung soll eine
Kontingent-Wehrpflicht eingeführt werden.

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**[Query semi-structured data in
Databricks](https://docs.databricks.com/en/optimizations/semi-structured.html)**:

This article describes how to query and transform semi-structured data
stored as JSON using Databricks SQL operators. It explains how to create
tables with highly nested data, extract columns from fields containing
JSON strings, cast values, handle null behavior in JSON fields, and use
Spark SQL built-in functions for working with complex and nested data.

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**[GitHub - jpriebe/hotdeath: Android port of Hot Death
Uno](https://github.com/jpriebe/hotdeath)**:

The article discusses a variation of the popular card game, Uno, called
Hot Death. Developed by an enthusiast, the game was ported from Visual
Basic for Windows to Pocket PC, and now it is available for Android as
an open-source project under the GPL license.

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**[Which Microwaves Are Not Made in
China?](https://www.aintfromchina.com/kitchen/microwaves.html)**:

Amana is an American company that produces kitchen appliances, including
high-end commercial lines made in the USA and medium duty microwaves
available worldwide, manufactured in Korea. These commercial microwaves
are generally louder, lack a glass plate at the bottom, but offer
increased power and easier cleaning compared to other models.

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**[Image Recognition: The Basics and Use Cases (2024 Guide) -
viso.ai](https://viso.ai/computer-vision/image-recognition/)**:

This article covers image recognition, an application of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and computer vision. Image recognition with deep
learning is a key application of AI vision and is used in various
real-world use cases today. It describes the basic concepts and how it
works, traditional and modern deep learning image recognition, best
popular image recognition algorithms, how to use Python for image
recognition, examples and deep learning applications, and popular image
recognition software. The article also discusses Viso Suite, an
end-to-end computer vision platform that enables organizations worldwide
to build, deploy, scale, and secure all their computer vision
applications on one infrastructure.

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**[Ilya
30u30](https://arc.net/folder/D0472A20-9C20-4D3F-B145-D2865C0A9FEE)**:

The article covers various topics related to deep learning, machine
learning, and neural networks. Some key points discussed include the
Annotated Transformer, the Unreasonable Effectiveness of RNNs,
Understanding LSTM Networks, Recurrent Neural Network Regularization,
Pointer Networks, ImageNet Classification with Deep CNNs, GPipe for
efficient training of giant neural networks, Deep Residual Learning for
image recognition, Multi-Scale Context Aggregation by Dilated
Convolutions, Neural Quantum Chemistry, Attention Is All You Need,
Neural Machine Translation, Identity Mappings in Deep Residual Networks,
and a Simple NN Module for Relational Reasoning. The article also
discusses Scaling Laws for Neural LMs, Minimum Description Length
Principle, and Machine Super Intelligence Dissertation.

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**[French post office releases scratch-and-sniff baguette
stamp](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/article/2024/may/17/french-post-office-releases-scratch-and-sniff-baguette-stamp)**:

The French Post Office has introduced a scratch-and-sniff postage stamp
to celebrate the baguette, which President Emmanuel Macron called \"250
grams of magic and perfection.\" The €1.96 stamp features a decorated
baguette with a red, white, and blue ribbon, and has a print run of
594,000 copies. Sold by Parisian shop Le Carre d\'encre, the stamps have
a \"bakery scent\" thanks to microcapsules in the ink that release
fragrance when scratched. The stamps went on sale after a launch on
Saint-Honoré Day, the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs.

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**[3,000 Best Free Movies on YouTube Playlist -
LearnOutLoud.com](https://www.learnoutloud.com/content/blog/archives/2024/04/3000-best-free-movies-on-youtube-playlist.php)**:

The article discusses a massive YouTube playlist with over 3,000 of the
best free movies on YouTube, compiled by the author of LearnOutLoud.com
and hosted on their LearnOutLoud YouTube channel. The playlist took five
years to create and includes feature-length films from various genres
across film history, with most of them being legally free on YouTube. It
can be sorted by \"Date published (newest)\" for easy browsing, although
the YouTube mobile app only allows viewing up to 2,000 movies. The
author also mentions creating a separate playlist for over 300
documentaries available on YouTube in 2024.

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**[Title:GDPR: Is it worth it? Perceptions of workers who have
experienced its implementation](https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.10225)**:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is viewed positively by
workers who experienced its benefits both in their personal lives and at
work. A multi-stage study surveyed individuals working in the same
companies before, during, and after GDPR implementation. Participants
acknowledged the regulations\' benefits, including data practice changes
and increased privacy protection for employees. They also appreciated
the trade-offs involved and considered GDPR positive for their company
and for privacy. This viewpoint contradicts the conventional negative
narrative about regulation. Policymakers may want to capitalize on this
public support while it lasts, and consider feedback from similar dual
professional-consumer groups as GDPR evolves.

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**[Rents are rising faster than wages across the country, especially in
these
cities](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rent-cost-us-2024-housing-national/)**:

The Federal Reserve (Fed) has held interest rates steady despite rising
rent prices, which have surged nationwide by 30.4% between 2019 and 2023
while wages increased by only 20.2%. Wage growth has been outpaced by
rent increases in large cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Phoenix,
and Tampa, as well as smaller cities such as Baltimore, Cincinnati, Las
Vegas, New York, and San Diego. The gap between wages and rent has led
many Americans to spend a larger portion of their income on housing,
often at the expense of other essential needs. Rising rents have
contributed to inflation and homelessness across the country.

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**[ILGPU](https://github.com/m4rs-mt/ILGPU)**:

The article is about the ILGPU JIT Compiler, a tool for high-performance
.Net GPU programs. It provides information on its license and mentions
that it has 1.2k stars and 110 forks on GitHub. However, there is no
specific content regarding what the ILGPU JIT Compiler does or how to
use it, as the article appears to be a placeholder or incomplete.

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**[Over a 1000 vulnerabilities that MITRE & NIST 'might' have missed but
China or Russia did
not.](https://blog.arpsyndicate.io/over-a-1000-vulnerabilities-that-mitre-nist-might-have-missed-but-china-or-russia-did-not-871b2364a526?gi=7663744e1cc2)**:

This article discusses vulnerabilities that Exploit Observer\'s
Vulnerability & Exploit Data Aggregation System (VEDAS) couldn\'t map to
any CVE but only to CNVD/CNNVD/BDU. The author is part of A.R.P.
Syndicate, a Global Cybersecurity Intelligence & Research Company that
helps clients with vulnerability, target, and threat intelligence
aggregation. VEDAS is the technology behind Exploit Observer, known for
its superior vulnerability and exploit crawling capabilities. The
article warns that while the system is experimental and likely to have
false positives, it aims to eliminate false negatives over false
positives. Independent researchers can verify their work through GitHub
issues.

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**[First proof that "plunging regions" exist around black holes in
space](https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-05-17-first-proof-plunging-regions-exist-around-black-holes-space)**:

A recent study conducted by astrophysicists at Oxford University Physics
has demonstrated Einstein\'s theory that particles near a black hole
plunge towards it, close to light speed. The study used X-ray data
gathered from NASA\'s Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) and
Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescopes.
Einstein\'s theory states that in the vicinity of a black hole, it is
impossible for particles to follow circular orbits safely; instead, they
rapidly plunge towards the black hole at close to light speed. The study
marks the first time this phenomenon has been demonstrated.

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**[Bend](https://github.com/HigherOrderCO/Bend)**:

Bend is a high-level programming language designed for massively
parallel programming on GPUs. Unlike low-level alternatives, Bend
provides a more expressive and feature-rich environment, yet still runs
on parallel hardware. It supports fast object allocations, higher-order
functions, unrestricted recursion, and continuations. Bend is powered by
the HVM2 runtime, which ensures near-linear speedup based on the number
of cores and requires zero explicit parallel annotations. The language
is currently in development, and its single-core performance may improve
in future releases.

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**[Telekom & Co.: Warnung vor umfassenden Tracking über die
Werbeplattform
Utiq​](https://www.heise.de/news/Telekom-Co-Warnung-vor-umfassenden-Tracking-ueber-die-Werbeplattform-Utiq-9721466.html?view=print)**:

Leading European network operators have developed a mobile advertising
technology called Utiq (formerly TrustPid). D64, which is closely
affiliated with the SPD, raises serious concerns about massive data
collection, profiling, and high risk of abuse. The Digital Association
D64 criticizes Utiq for collecting and processing data from potentially
hundreds of millions of customers from major telecommunications
providers, enabling widespread Big-Brother-style surveillance that is
largely unknown to users of such online services.

Utiq aims to replace US advertising networks like Google and Meta by
offering EU-GDPR compliant alternatives for media and advertisers. The
platform intends to track user trails, recognize their preferences
through their smartphones, and automatically auction off targeted ads.
Utiq uses IP addresses and mobile numbers to generate pseudonymous
identifiers. D64 praises the contractually defined standardization of
information in consent banners and the avoidance of dark patterns but
criticizes that a second consent banner may be seen as invasive,
reducing users\' willingness to engage with data processing.

D64 warns about potential misuse of Utiq's pseudonymized tracking
services and profiles by combining them with other tracking
technologies. This could potentially undermine the intended privacy
protection measures and enable more intrusive surveillance. The
association also points out that user data stored at Utiq and
telecommunications companies can be accessed through legal or illegal
means, posing risks to users\' privacy. D64 concludes that Utiq
contributes to the growing advertising industry, putting individual
privacy at risk, and calls for alternative, context-based advertising
solutions in the digital sphere.

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**[Schließung von Krankenhäusern führt zunehmend zu weniger
Datenschutz](https://www.heise.de/news/Schliessung-von-Krankenhaeusern-Ruf-nach-besserem-Schutz-von-Patientendaten-9721517.html?view=print)**:

The Data Protection Conference expresses concern over large regulatory
gaps when hospitals go bankrupt, as unauthorized individuals may gain
access to sensitive patient data. During their 107th meeting in
Bremerhaven, the conference called on leadership, providers,
stakeholders, and policymakers to address the potential legal
implications of future hospital closures related to data protection. In
recent months, there has been a significant increase in the number of
hospital insolvencies across Germany. The Data Protection Conference is
particularly concerned with the sensitive treatment documentation held
by patients, who are considered particularly vulnerable.

The controllers have reported an increasing number of cases where secure
storage and access to patient data were not guaranteed, with some
instances involving unauthorized individuals gaining access to patient
records. Costs for securing documents may no longer be borne by the
insolvency administrator at a certain point in time. If efforts to find
legally responsible parties fail, there are currently no federal
regulations specifying who is responsible for storing and deleting
patient data, including how patients can gain access to their treatment
records.

The Data Protection Conference calls on decision-makers to close
existing regulatory gaps, ensure legal certainty, and consider funding
solutions such as funds. The state hospital laws of North
Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse could serve as models. Under these laws,
hospitals are required to develop concepts for the further storage of
patient data in case of insolvency or unplanned closure. Until then,
relevant stakeholders should work together to develop compliant
solutions. The Health Ministers Conference is urged to address this
issue as soon as possible.

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**[DNA confirms there IS a big cat roaming the British
countryside](https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/big-cat-british-countryside)**:

DNA from a leopard has been identified from a swab taken from a dead
sheep in the Lake District, marking the first time big cat DNA has been
found on a carcass in the UK. This evidence supports the existence of
non-native big cats in the country. Prof Robin Allaby at the University
of Warwick, who conducted the analysis, has previously identified a claw
as belonging to a Panthera genus cat. The findings follow the 2022
discovery of black animal hair on a barbed wire fence in
Gloucestershire, also believed to belong to a big cat.

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**[ISP Column - May
2024](https://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2024-05/starlink-tcp.html)**:

The article discusses the interaction between TCP (the transport
protocol) and Starlink services. It highlights that Starlink represents
a unique data link service with high jitter rates, packet drop rates
unrelated to network congestion, and variable latency profiles. Older
variants of TCP, such as Reno TCP, perform poorly when used over
Starlink connections, while more recent variants like CUBIC perform
better due to the use of Selective Acknowledgment (SACK). The article
also suggests that tuning protocols like BBR or ECN could potentially
improve performance for TCP sessions with Starlink components.

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**[Honeypot.net](https://honeypot.net/2024/05/16/i-am-not.html)**:

The article describes a situation where the author created a new
hostname in DNS and added it to their webserver configuration. The
server was online for only 3 seconds before receiving a 404 request for
/.git/config. This experience highlights the importance of proper
security measures, as relying on obscurity may not be enough to protect
your services.

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**[100 Exercises To Learn Rust](https://rust-exercises.com/)**:

The \"100 Exercises To Learn Rust\" course is designed to teach the core
concepts of Rust programming language through interactive exercises. It
is based on the learn-by-doing principle and has been developed for
classroom settings, with each attendee progressing at their own pace.
The course covers Rust\'s syntax, type system, standard library, and
memory management. Prior knowledge of Rust or systems programming is not
required, but knowledge of another programming language is assumed. This
course can also be followed independently by working on the exercises
with a mentor for guidance when needed.

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**[Hertz sold a bunch of Teslas and it turns out they\'re all kinds of
trouble for their new
owners](https://qz.com/tesla-hertz-used-electric-cars-evs-damage-glitches-1851482632)**:

Hertz initially planned to make 20% of its rental fleet electric
vehicles (EVs), starting with a large Tesla deal, but high maintenance
costs and expensive repairs scared the company away. People bought these
used EVs at great prices, only for many to face issues such as battery
damage and high repair bills. Online forums and Reddit posts suggest
that buying a Hertz-owned Tesla might not be the best idea, and some
users recommend purchasing from Tesla directly. Hertz expects to sell
off the remaining 20,000 Teslas by the end of the year.

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**[Analog Messschieber / Schieblehre mit Feineinstellung - 0-180mm,
50,6](https://www.messtechnik-onlineshop.de/Analog-Messschieber-Schieblehre-mit-Feineinstellung-0-180mm)**:

The article discusses various products such as measuring rulers and
depth gauges, with their specifications like price, customer groups,
netto prices, brutto prices, and discounts. Some special offers are
mentioned, but there is no information about the agreement of receiving
newsletters or additional contact details provided in the text.

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**[Lorelei and the Laser Eyes has turned me into a puzzle
sicko](https://www.theverge.com/24157530/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes-review-switch-steam)**:

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a mystery game developed by Simogo that
offers an abundance of puzzles for players to solve. The game takes
place in a seemingly abandoned hotel with various doors locked behind
clues, which need to be solved through a variety of challenges such as
Roman numerals, the Greek alphabet, and obscure movies. As players
unlock more areas within the building, they also discover fresh
narrative information tied to the storyline. The game launches on
Nintendo Switch and Steam on May 16th.

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**[No title found](https://www.d3indepth.com/)**:

This article provides an introduction to D3.js, a JavaScript library
used for creating custom interactive charts and maps on the web. It
covers various aspects of D3, including data-driven modification of HTML
and SVG elements, scale functions, loading and transforming data,
advanced interaction support, and more. The article also demonstrates
how to select, insert, remove, and modify HTML and SVG elements using D3
selections, as well as how to apply functions to selections and how to
filter and sort selections.

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**[Deactivating Facebook for just a few weeks reduces belief in fake
news](https://english.elpais.com/technology/2024-05-14/deactivating-facebook-for-just-a-few-weeks-reduces-belief-in-fake-news.html)**:

A study involving over 35,000 Facebook and Instagram users found that
disconnecting from the platforms had little or no effect on political
opinions and knowledge. However, those who deactivated their accounts
were less likely to believe misinformation circulating online during the
U.S. election. The experiment was part of a larger research project
exploring how social media affects democracies, with the study finding
that Facebook remained the platform with the most significant impact on
political outcomes.

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**[The Egyptian pyramid chain was built along the now abandoned Ahramat
Nile Branch - Communications Earth &
Environment](https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01379-7?error=cookies_not_supported&code=cba5ffa5-958e-48d7-b975-ef8e6f1862ec)**:

The largest pyramid field in Egypt is located along a narrow desert
strip, yet no explanation has been provided for why these pyramids are
concentrated in this specific location. This study utilizes radar
satellite imagery, geophysical data, and deep soil coring to investigate
the subsurface structure and sedimentology of the Nile Valley next to
these pyramids. The identification of segments of a major extinct Nile
branch, which has been named \"The Ahramat Branch\" running at the
foothills of the Western Desert Plateau where most of the pyramids lie,
suggests that this branch played a role in the monuments\' construction
and was simultaneously active as a transportation waterway for workmen
and building materials to the pyramids\' sites during the Old and Middle
Kingdoms.

The Ahramat Branch is believed to have functioned as a significant
waterway during the Pharaonic era, providing easy access to the pyramids
for construction activities. The causeways of many of these pyramids
lead directly to the riverbank of this branch, indicating that it was an
essential transportation route for materials and workers. Additionally,
several surviving valley temples, which acted as river harbors in
antiquity, were found adjacent to the banks of the Ahramat Branch,
further supporting its role during the construction phase of these
pyramids.

The study also explores the alignment of old and middle kingdom pyramids
to the Ahramat Branch and suggests that this branch was active during
different periods based on the proximity of the pyramids to the
floodplain. The analysis indicates that the water level of the Ahramat
Branch varied throughout these periods, with higher levels during
Dynasty 4 and lower levels during Dynasty 5.

The study concludes that the eastward migration and abandonment of the
Ahramat Branch could be attributed to various factors such as tectonic
activity causing a tilt in the Nile floodplain, wind-blown sand
incursion due to its proximity to the Western Desert Plateau, and
reduced river discharge caused by decreased rainfall and increased
aridity. The integration of radar satellite data with geophysical
surveying and soil coring provided insights into this long-lost Nile
branch, which can inform conservation measures and raise awareness of
these sites for modern development planning in Egypt.

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**[JavaScript
Questions](https://github.com/lydiahallie/javascript-questions)**:

This article does not provide sufficient information to summarize. It
appears to be a repository with a long list of advanced JavaScript
questions and their explanations, licensed under MIT license.

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**[Microsoft stoops to new low with ads in Windows 11, as PC Manager
tool suggests your system needs 'repairing' if you don't use
Bing](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-stoops-to-new-low-with-ads-in-windows-11-as-pc-manager-tool-suggests-your-system-needs-repairing-if-you-dont-use-bing)**:

Microsoft is reportedly testing to add more ads in Windows 11 by
suggesting PC Manager users \"repair\" their systems by reverting to
Bing as the default search engine. PC Manager, a utility available in
some regions, enables users to manage system storage and file management
and optimize PC performance. This comes after advertisements were
introduced in parts of the interface like File Explorer, Settings app,
and Start menu on Windows 11. While these ads have been met with
criticism by users, PC Manager as a standalone product is considered
secure and effective for improving system performance.

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**[earths-rotation-limits-ibis-performance-to-6-3-stops](https://thecentercolumn.com/2020/01/17/earths-rotation-limits-ibis-performance-to-6-3-stops/)**:

The article discusses how the rotation of the Earth limits the
performance of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) systems in cameras,
specifically to around 6.3 stops. This limitation arises because the
gyroscopic sensors used in the stabilization systems are not able to
measure and compensate for Earth\'s rotation, which results in a maximum
allowable shutter speed that is influenced by the Earth\'s rotation.
Olympus and Panasonic have claimed to have increased stabilization
performance, but the exact methods remain unclear.

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**[VCs aren\'t your
friends](https://openvc.app/blog/vcs-arent-your-friends)**:

The author discusses a tweet by Jason Lemkin where he passed on a
startup because their deck was outdated, which is seen as a negative
signal in the world of venture capital (VC). The author explains why
Lemkin did nothing wrong and how most founders have incorrect
expectations when it comes to relationships with VCs. Founders often
believe that VCs are their friends, but they should understand that VCs
are money allocators whose primary focus is on delivering returns for
their investors. The author emphasizes the importance of not falling for
the \"fleece vest\" image that VCs may present and instead recognizing
them as professional investors who make decisions based on signals like
an outdated deck. Finally, the author suggests adjusting expectations
with VCs and viewing them more as sales prospects to ensure a successful
fundraising process.

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**[How to build a startup pitch
deck](https://openvc.app/blog/startup-pitch-deck)**:

A comprehensive guide on how to create a startup pitch deck was
provided, with detailed instructions and examples for each section. The
guide emphasized the importance of understanding your market,
highlighting your unique solution, showcasing traction, and effectively
presenting your team and business model. It also stressed the need for
design consistency and clarity in communication. Testing against
investors\' expectations, using versioning, and iterating based on
feedback were highlighted as key steps to refine the pitch deck during
the fundraising process. Lastly, while hiring a designer can enhance the
quality of the deck, it was emphasized that building a great startup
should come first.

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**[streamlining-self-hosting-managing-100k-docker-44000-kubernetes-deploys-ease](https://plane.so/blog/streamlining-self-hosting-managing-100k-docker-44000-kubernetes-deploys-ease)**:

The article discusses the challenges and solutions for making Plane, a
self-hosting software, user-friendly for Docker and Kubernetes
deployments. It highlights the need to simplify deployment methods,
automate processes, and provide better user experience for Plane users.
The article also outlines upcoming features and improvements for
self-hosted Plane, such as image handling, automated back-ups, and
support for additional infrastructure services.

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**[How Python Asyncio Works: Recreating it from
Scratch](https://jacobpadilla.com/articles/recreating-asyncio)**:

This article explains how Python generators work and provides a
simplified version of asyncio using only Python generators. The author
demonstrates how to create an event loop, handle I/O-bound programs, and
use the async and await keywords with the help of the
[await]{.underline} dunder method. By building a simple version of
asyncio using just Python generators, readers can gain a better
understanding of how it performs its magic in handling I/O-bound
programs.

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**[How to Test a GitHub Action with GitHub
Actions](https://dev.to/cicirello/how-to-test-a-github-action-with-github-actions-2hag)**:

The article explains how to test a GitHub Action using a GitHub Actions
workflow. It provides a step-by-step guide on setting up the workflow,
running unit tests, building the Docker container, conducting
integration tests, and validating the results. The article also includes
examples of real-world actions such as generate-sitemap,
jacoco-badge-generator, and javadoc-cleanup, as well as information on
how to find the author\'s GitHub profile and website.

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**[Tarsier](https://github.com/reworkd/tarsier)**:

This article introduces Tarsier, a vision utility developed by Reworkd
for web interaction agents. Tarsier visually tags interactable elements
on a webpage, such as buttons and links, enabling an LLM to take actions
on those elements. It also provides an OCR algorithm for converting
webpage screenshots into a structured string that an LLM can understand.
The Tarsier package is available for installation on GitHub, and the
article includes a step-by-step example of its use. The vision utility
is currently compatible with Google Cloud Vision, Amazon Textract, and
Microsoft Azure Computer Vision. The authors plan to add more options to
customize Tarsier\'s functionality in the future.

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**[Pi-C.A.R.D](https://github.com/nkasmanoff/pi-card)**:

This article discusses the Pi-C.A.R.D, an AI-powered voice assistant
developed for Raspberry Pi, capable of doing anything a standard LLM can
do in a conversational setting. It can recognize audio, describe images,
and connect to external APIs for added functionality. The article also
mentions its offline, local-only nature for privacy reasons and provides
a guide on how to set up and use the system. The project aims to
continuously improve and expand its capabilities.

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**[My biggest leadership failure (so
far)](https://bootstoobig.substack.com/p/my-biggest-leadership-failure-so)**:

This article recounts the author\'s experience as a software engineer in
2018, feeling overwhelmed and hiding in a boat at work due to pressure
from their latest project. The author explains that they were \"playing
the role of \'Staff engineer\'\" without knowing it, having been trained
as a boxer but now needing to adapt to a wizarding league. They realized
they needed clear leadership sponsorship and greater flexibility in
communication and technical design to succeed in their new role. The
author plans to use this newsletter to reflect on their experiences,
readings, and mistakes to become a better staff engineer.

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**[iPhone owners say the latest iOS update is resurfacing deleted
nudes](https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157284/apple-iphone-ios-17-5-update-deleted-photos-voicemails)**:

An apparent bug in Apple\'s iOS 17.5 update has caused some iPhone
owners to have their previously deleted photos reappear on their
devices, according to a Reddit thread and MacRumors. People are
reporting that old photos are showing up in their Recents album after
updating, even though they were supposedly permanently removed after 30
days. Apple has not yet commented on the issue, which could involve
deleted data being stored on-device or have implications for other types
of media like voicemails.

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**[How to get 7th graders to
smoke](https://www.experimental-history.com/p/how-to-get-7th-graders-to-smoke)**:

The article discusses a study from 1989 by Hansen et al., which found
that a drug prevention program called Project SMART actually caused
seventh-graders to smoke, drink alcohol, and use drugs more than those
who did not participate in the program. The Emotion program, which
focused on managing bad feelings, had stronger effects in the wrong
direction, as students engaged in these activities more after going
through the program. The Social program, which involved resisting
negative influences and fostering good friendships, showed no
significant changes in behavior. This example illustrates that
well-intentioned interventions can sometimes fail or even backfire when
it comes to changing people\'s behaviors.

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**[How I accidentally took down GitHub
Actions](https://blog.teddykatz.com/2019/11/12/github-actions-dos.html)**:

This article discusses a bug found in GitHub Actions\' beta version last
December, which was related to commit shorthashes and their potential
for causing DoS attacks. The author accidentally caused a global outage
after creating a fork and pushing a commit with the same shorthash as
another commit. The issue was later fixed by updating the config wizard
to generate full 40-character commit hashes in config files.

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**[Prakhar
Gupta](https://www.softwaredesign.ing/blog/ai-is-the-reason-interviews-are-harder-now)**:

The article discusses how the difficulty of interview questions has
increased, with companies now giving Leetcode hards and requiring
candidates to solve them in less than 30 minutes. To tackle these
challenging questions, people are using tools like Ultracode, Final
Round AI, and Cheetah. This creates a competition between those who use
such tools and \"studying peasants.\" The article recommends conducting
interviews in person as an effective solution to spotting cheating and
ensuring candidates are capable of performing all functions required for
the role.

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**[New WiFi Vulnerability: The SSID Confusion
Attack](https://www.top10vpn.com/research/wifi-vulnerability-ssid/)**:

A new vulnerability has been discovered in the IEEE 802.11 WiFi
standard, affecting every WiFi client on every device and operating
system due to a design flaw. The SSID Confusion attack exploits the lack
of authentication for the network name (SSID) in beacon frames, tricking
a victim into connecting to a different WiFi network than intended. This
issue is present across various types of WiFi networks, including home,
enterprise, and mesh networks. To defend against this vulnerability,
updates to the WiFi standard, client improvements, and proper VPN use
are recommended.

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**[\"Is This Project Still
Maintained?\"](https://www.hezmatt.org/~mpalmer/blog/2024/05/14/is-this-project-still-maintained.html)**:

The article discusses the challenges of maintaining open source projects
on platforms like GitHub and the expectations users have when it comes
to support, bug fixes, and feature requests. It also touches upon the
\"maintained\" vs \"unmaintained\" status of many projects and how users
may be disappointed if they expect regular updates and assistance from
maintainers. The author considers creating an issue in all their repos
titled \"Is This Project Still Maintained?\" and sharing a manifesto
that clarifies the reality of open source project maintenance, hoping to
prevent misunderstandings and avoid future disappointment for users.

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**[Firefox search update \| Hacker
News](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40355982)**:

The article discusses Mozilla\'s decision to collect and categorize user
search data in order to improve their products and services. The data
collected will be used to enhance features such as Firefox Suggest,
which provides recommended content based on user queries. While the data
collection is aimed at improving the user experience, some users may
have concerns about privacy. Mozilla reassures that they prioritize user
privacy and all data collected will be anonymized and aggregated. Users
can opt out of sending any technical or usage data to Firefox by
adjusting their settings in the Privacy & Security panel.

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**[Functions --- PySpark master
documentation](https://api-docs.databricks.com/python/pyspark/latest/pyspark.sql/functions.html)**:

This article discusses two main functions in pandas: pandas_udf and
unwrap_udt. The pandas_udf function creates a user-defined function
(UDF) for Pandas, while the unwrap_udt function unravels a column with
User Defined Type (UDT) data into its underlying type.

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**[New Earliest Emoji Sets From 1988 & 1990
Uncovered](https://blog.emojipedia.org/new-earliest-emoji-sets-from-1988-and-1990-uncovered/)**:

In 2019, Emojipedia revealed that Docomo\'s i-mode emojis were not the
first to exist; further digital excavations in 2024 led to the
recreation of emoji designs predating Softbank\'s 1997 emoji set and the
❤-enabled Pocket Bell pagers of 1995. Games developer Matt Sephton
discovered a set of emoji-like symbols within a Sharp Zaurus PI-4000,
which was released in Japan in June 1994 as a model of personal digital
assistant (PDA). The found emojis predated the Softbank SkyWalker
DP-211SW mobile phone by just over a year. This discovery suggests that
Sharp\'s PA-8500 PDA device from October 1988 is currently the earliest
known example of an emoji set, which resembles modern emoji keyboards.

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**[Photography laws in
Germany](https://allaboutberlin.com/guides/photography-laws-germany)**:

This guide provides information on taking photos in Germany, including
privacy concerns and the need for permission. Taking pictures of people
is generally not allowed if it violates their privacy, shows
helplessness, or involves celebrities. Exceptions include family photos,
film photography, unidentifiable subjects, public events, and
landscape/location-focused photos. Sharing photos of people requires
permission, with some exceptions based on the subject\'s recognition,
profession, death, or public gathering participation. Panorama rights
allow for taking photos of buildings and vehicles in public spaces
without permission. In private spaces, permission from the owner is
required. Penalties may include fines and imprisonment if privacy laws
are violated.

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**[undergraduate education - Which cognitive psychology findings are
solid, that I can use to help my students? - Mathematics Educators Stack
Exchange](https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/questions/27839/which-cognitive-psychology-findings-are-solid-that-i-can-use-to-help-my-student)**:

Cognitive psychology findings that are solid and can be helpful for
educators include: active learning beats passive learning; actively
solving problems produces more learning; spacing effect: more long-term
retention occurs when you space out your practice; the testing effect,
also known as the retrieval practice effect, which is the best way to
review material is to test yourself on it; the most effective type of
active learning is deliberate practice.

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**[How Good, Kind, Caring People Became The Bad
Guys](https://www.okdoomer.io/thebadguys/)**:

The article discusses how humans tend to transfer negative traits to
those trying to warn them about threats or problems, which is known as
spontaneous trait transference. It cites several studies that found
people often attribute negative events in their lives to others and fail
to distinguish between a threat and someone warning them. This behavior
can make it difficult for individuals to receive warnings or criticism
without feeling attacked, leading to denial and cognitive dissonance.
The article emphasizes the importance of being respectful,
compassionate, and honest when communicating threats or issues in order
to change public thought and behavior.

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**[Faced with RTO mandates, some top tech talent left instead - The
Wash...](https://archive.md/Ih8Oi)**:

A case study by researchers from the University of Chicago and the
University of Michigan found that return-to-office mandates at tech
companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and SpaceX led to a spike in
departures among senior employees. The researchers used resume data from
People Data Labs to analyze the impact of forced returns to offices on
employee tenure and movement between companies. They discovered a strong
correlation between senior-level employees leaving after a mandate was
implemented, suggesting that these policies negatively affected
workforce tenure and seniority. High-ranking employees stayed several
months less than they might have without the mandate, with many going to
work for direct competitors.

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**[Ordered back to the office, top tech talent left instead, study
finds](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40339852)**:

The article discusses how top talent in the tech industry has been
leaving companies that enforce strict return-to-office (RTO) policies,
seeking new opportunities with more flexible remote work arrangements.
The author shares their own experience of finding a higher paying job
with better remote working conditions after raising concerns about
unclear RTO policies at their previous company. They suggest that the
market is rewarding employees who value their wellbeing and seek
positive working environments, resulting in increased salaries and more
attractive benefits for top tech talent.

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**[The rage epidemic: is our modern world fuelling
aggression?](https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/12/road-rage-epidemic-peter-abbott-abuse-fury)**:

A video of a 60-year-old man, Peter Abbott, screaming abuse at TV
producer Samantha Isaacs went viral after his guilty verdict at Poole
magistrates court for using threatening behavior to cause alarm and
distress. Psychotherapist Aaron Balick believes that new technologies
have increased the number of ways to express anger and reduced shame
associated with it. Anger has been on the rise since 2016, with more
reported cases of customer abuse in the UK and road rage incidents
increasing by 40% from 2021-2022. The article also discusses how driving
can contribute to aggression due to factors such as vulnerability,
territoriality, and decision-making. Anger management techniques are
recommended for those struggling with anger issues.

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**[Outdoor time is good for your kids\' eyesight. Here\'s
why](https://text.npr.org/1250555639)**:

Spending at least two hours outside each day is crucial for children to
protect their eyesight and prevent myopia (nearsightedness), which has
been rapidly increasing in the US and other parts of the world.
Pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Noha Ekdawi suggests that outdoor time is
the best form of prevention for nearsightedness. Studies have shown that
spending more time outdoors can help slow down the development of myopia
by stimulating the release of dopamine, which prevents the eyeball from
stretching too much. In Taiwan, after implementing a program encouraging
primary schools to send students outdoors for at least two hours a day,
every day, the rate of myopia among elementary school students began
falling.

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**[hidden-mother-photos-history-photography](https://www.fastcompany.com/91119200/hidden-mother-photos-history-photography)**:

The article discusses the historical phenomenon of \"hidden mother\"
photographs from the 19th century, where young children were held by
partially obscured adults in the background. These photographs were
often considered oddities or the result of poor photography skills. The
author argues that these images are actually an example of the
sentimental image-making tradition surrounding mother and child, and a
reflection of the desire to protect and cherish childhood. The article
also highlights the evolution of photographic processes over time and
compares different photographic techniques. Ultimately, the author
suggests renaming these photos as \"cherished child photographs\" to
better focus on the relationships between the mother and the child.

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**[These 10 cities have the biggest gaps between rents and
wages](https://qz.com/streeteasy-rents-wages-study-1851469727/slides/2)**:

This article discusses the rising cost of living in the United States,
focusing on rent increases and wage growth between 2022 and 2023.
StreetEasy, a real estate listings company, used its data along with
Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze these changes across
metropolitan areas. The results showed that rents increased more rapidly
than wages in many cities, leading to an imbalance between the two.
Tampa, Florida had the highest percentage difference at 2.4%, while New
York City saw a significant rent increase of 8.6%.

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**[Tech startup connects to two satellites in orbit from Earth via
Bluetooth --- using off the shelf chip and a software
update](https://www.techradar.com/pro/tech-startup-connects-to-two-satellites-in-orbit-from-earth-via-bluetooth-using-off-the-shelf-chip-and-a-software-update)**:

Hubble Network has successfully made a Bluetooth connection between
Earth and space, using two satellites launched on March 4, 2024. These
satellites can receive signals from a standard 3.5mm Bluetooth chip over
a distance of 600 km (approximately 373 miles). This development could
have significant implications for global connectivity, as it allows any
Bluetooth-enabled device to connect to Hubble\'s satellite network
without cellular reception and reduces battery consumption by up to 20
times and operating costs by a factor of 50. The company plans to add
more satellites in the coming years to expand its coverage.

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**[GPUs Go
Brrr](https://hazyresearch.stanford.edu/blog/2024-05-12-tk)**:

The article discusses the development of a DSL (embedded in CUDA) called
ThunderKittens, which simplifies the process of writing kernels that can
efficiently utilize GPU compute resources. The aim is to make it easier
for developers to write AI algorithms that can run efficiently on GPUs.
ThunderKittens uses 2D and 1D tensors in shared memory and registers as
well as operations like initializers, unary ops, binary ops, and
row/column ops. The article also highlights the importance of
understanding what hardware wants and designing AI algorithms to match
that.

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**[Protecting your email address via SVG instead of
JS](https://rouninmedia.github.io/protecting-your-email-address-via-svg-instead-of-js/)**:

This article discusses an SVG-based approach for email protection on
webpages that does not require JavaScript. The main advantages include
working with JavaScript turned off, allowing standard mailto: links, and
concealing the content like an image while being copyable like text. The
technique involves embedding an external SVG document within a hypertext
HTML document to hide email addresses from spambots while maintaining
accessibility for human visitors.

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**[01-ai/Yi-1.5-34B-Chat · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/01-ai/Yi-1.5-34B-Chat)**:

This article discusses an upgraded version of Yi, known as Yi-1.5. It is
pre-trained on a high-quality corpus of 500B tokens and fine-tuned on
diverse samples. Compared to the original Yi model, Yi-1.5 offers better
performance in coding, math, reasoning, and instruction-following
capabilities while maintaining excellent language understanding,
commonsense reasoning, and reading comprehension abilities. Two chat
models, Yi-1.5-34B-Chat and Yi-1.5-9B-Chat, have been introduced as
well-performing open-source alternatives for their respective sizes.

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