24 Oct 25
A three-decade dream of the USSR ended up in the scrapyard. also here: http://archive.today/yGODe
This article provides a detailed guide on how to revive an old, low-end laptop into a functional gaming machine by installing a lightweight Linux distribution like Lubuntu and optimizing it for Steam Proton and emulation to achieve better performance than on Windows.
TCMBank-the largest TCM database provides deep learning-based Chinese-Western medicine exclusion prediction
The Waterwise 1600 Non-Electric Distiller is an all-stainless-steel appliance designed for emergency preparedness and off-grid use, capable of producing up to 16 gallons of pure, safe steam-distilled water a day using any external heat source.
David A. Patterson, a distinguished figure in computer science, shares 16 people-focused and career-focused life lessons gleaned from his fifty years in the field, including his time at Hughes Aircraft, UC Berkeley, and Google.
This is an online e-book by Stephen Marz for a Computer Organization course (COSC230) that covers fundamental topics in computer science, including binary numbers, CPU instruction assembly, digital logic, and RISC-V assembly programming.
This extensive blog post by Robert Heaton introduces systems design concepts for advanced beginners by walking through the hypothetical infrastructure of a large online marketplace, covering topics like client-server communication, APIs, webhooks, sharding, and password security.
QuickPiperAudiobook is a command-line tool that uses the Piper text-to-speech engine to convert various input formats (including PDF, EPUB, and TXT) into a natural-sounding audiobook with one simple command, operating entirely offline for privacy.
Sustaphones lists various tablet models, assessing their sustainability by detailing their compatibility with alternative Android distributions like LineageOS and /e/OS and the difficulty of a user-replaceable battery using available guides.
Tenno is an app that lets you create powerful dynamic documents where you can easily add and orchestrate computational elements. You can think of it as a mix between Word and Excel with a sprinkle of Javascript. You could also think of it as a more interactive and user friendly version of Jupyter notebooks. With Tenno you can build formulas like you do in spreadsheets, you can create charts, but you can also easily call APIs and mix and match everything. Tenno has an interactive live mode, where you see changes as you type, allowing for a very quick iteration loop. If you are into literate programming, Tenno could be something for you.
NotesHub is a fully cross-platform, offline-first, Markdown-based note-taking app that offers no vendor lock-in by storing all data as plain text files and syncing through user-selected providers like Git/GitHub or iCloud Drive, complete with support for Kanban boards and whiteboards.
HTML for People is a friendly, beginner-focused online book by Blake Watson designed to teach absolutely anyone how to build a website using basic HTML and CSS, without requiring any prior coding experience.
This website serves as a detailed catalogue and gallery dedicated to the original illustrations found in the Voyages Extraordinaires novels and other works by author Jules Verne, listing the illustrators and number of plates for each edition.. Also at: https://archive.is/20120714053429/http://jv.gilead.org.il/rpaul/
LibreTranslate is a free and open-source machine translation API that allows users to translate text between numerous languages using a web interface, and it can be downloaded for offline, self-hosted use.
The Apple Podcast Transcript Viewer is a niche web tool designed by Alex Beals that allows users to view transcripts of Apple Podcasts directly in their browser, although it is explicitly noted to only support macOS.
Mario Zechner’s professional website and musings feature content from an independent developer, coach, and speaker with expertise in applied machine learning, compiler engineering, and computer graphics, often discussing topics like AI agents and software development.
This article from Aftermath curates a comprehensive, categorized list of the best and most active niche internet forums still thriving today, ranging from audiophile equipment and filmmaking to DIY projects and specialized hobbies.
An Otter Wiki is a minimalistic, open-source wiki software powered by Python, Markdown, and Git, featuring version tracking, a convenient editor, and user authentication.
Sekuel provides artisanal analytics services, along with practical learning materials for SQL and a zero-setup online DuckDB Playground for users to practice and experiment with data queries.