ustad

11 ms·

121.
by ustad 2y ago
Apple’s software quality has certainly taken a hit in recent updates. I’ve been experiencing issues like home screen widgets not updating or showing incorrect data (like wrong date/times). Notifications are another frustration, especia
122.
by ustad 2y ago
The longer we continue to reduce human thinking to mechanistic or computable processes, the further we might be from truly understanding the essence of what makes us human. And perhaps, as with questions about the meaning of life or the ori
123.
Why Rich People Don't Cover Their Windows(theatlantic.com)
8 points by ustad 2y ago|2 comments
124.
by ustad 2y ago
“For someone who writes about burnout, you sure spend a lot of energy building platforms that could have been a simple REST API with a WebSocket.”
125.
by ustad 2y ago
You would expect more from The New York Times. The article lacks depth in exploring potential downsides, broader accessibility, and possible conflicts of interest. It feels somewhat like an infomercial for the drugs rather than an objective
126.
by ustad 2y ago
For $1 million, you’re promised intimate access to Trump and his inner circle. This isn’t just about tradition or unity-it’s about buying influence and maintaining power. In a world where we’re supposedly pushing for fairness, equality, and
127.
by ustad 2y ago
Do you have a url describing your protip?
128.
by ustad 2y ago
Go's slice behavior reveals a concerning trade-off in language design where performance was prioritized over predictability. Consider this trap: a := make([]int, 1, 10) a[0] = 42 b := append(a, 17) c := append(a, 37)
129.
by ustad 2y ago
A few days ago, I ran my usual apt update/upgrade on Xubuntu 24.04 LTS, and it completely broke. Tried troubleshooting, but couldn’t get anywhere. Seriously? So, I made sure my backups were safe and reinstalled Xubuntu 24.01 LTS. Same
130.
by ustad 2y ago
Has an AI “proven” a theorem?
131.
by ustad 2y ago
Apple’s software decisions over the last 15 years have created significant friction for developers trying to build on their platforms. Apple’s approach to software development has felt like it’s prioritizing business interests over the eas
132.
by ustad 2y ago
I’m sure the gazillions of online references to the ASCII Table have something to do with it… no?
133.
by ustad 2y ago
Thanks for sharing this - it’s a really cool project! I love the creativity and thought you put into combining music, lights, and interactivity in such a unique way. Wishing you all the best, and thank you for contributing to the community
134.
by ustad 2y ago
Ha. That made me laugh.
135.
by ustad 2y ago
A lot of the reported issues with YouTube on Firefox (especially when paired with adblockers) involve things like increased page load times, UI elements not functioning as smoothly, or even video playback glitches. Some of this is due to Ja
136.
by ustad 2y ago
Currently the main attack facing Firefox is coming from advertising companies such as YouTube. It’s crazy to think that some software engineers might actually intentionally degrade user experience on non-Google browsers or for people using
137.
by ustad 2y ago
Where does it say about burner account? “You will be asked for your Apple-ID, password and your 2FA” You mean get another apple device and setup another account?
138.
by ustad 2y ago
That reminded to disable javascript in pdfjs that is used in firefox. Feel much safer!
139.
by ustad 2y ago
DJI Tello Drone is a “toy” drone costing around 100€/$ with the cool feature of being able to access/control via wifi with python.
140.
by ustad 2y ago
You're extensively describing the technical implementation while missing the fundamental issue: Why is Apple enabling this feature by default for what is, essentially, a luxury photo search feature? Let's break this down: 1. Nobod
141.
by ustad 2y ago
I appreciate your passion for privacy-respecting technology and your clarification. You make good points about the nuances of privacy-preserving techniques. However, I think we can separate two distinct issues: 1. The technical excellence o
142.
by ustad 2y ago
You're presenting a false dichotomy between "perfect user understanding" and "no user choice." The issue isn't whether users can fully comprehend homomorphic encryption or differential privacy – it's about
143.
by ustad 2y ago
Holy crap! Enabled by default! Thank you for letting everyone know. “Enhanced Visual Search in Photos allows you to search for photos using landmarks or points of interest. Your device privately matches places in your photos to a global ind
144.
by ustad 2y ago
“Though the roads may wind far and wide, And cities gleam with promises bright, The heart will always turn to the soil, Where the roots of our ancestors lie. No matter how distant the dream may be, Home will call, and there we shall be.” –
145.
by ustad 2y ago
Oh come on! You must expand on your theories of remote viewing. Did you mean that after a remote viewing session the subject is shown a true report of the target location? For example, a subject is told to do a remote viewing of Trumps toil
146.
by ustad 2y ago
A question which I’m being asked more frequently as time goes by. Something that I just thought of is that i’ve worked mostly on long term projects which i’m usually the main architect. I know how the systems work inside out so I don’t real
147.
by ustad 2y ago
Holy crap! I would have thought Canada would know better than use this “Bank ID” method.
148.
by ustad 2y ago
I’ll repeat what I said above/below: Sorry, I was not clear. I was talking about having to use your bank for authentication/sign in.
149.
by ustad 2y ago
Sorry, I was not clear. I was talking about having to use your bank for authentication/sign in.
150.
by ustad 2y ago
Holy crap. What a terrible system and I hope my part of the world never implements such forms of tech.

More ›