Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors
The article discusses a security incident involving the Notepad++ project, where the project's official website was temporarily hijacked. It provides an update on the incident, including information on the cause and actions taken to resolve the issue.
Defeating a 40-year-old copy protection dongle
The article describes how a researcher was able to bypass the copy protection of a 40-year-old hardware dongle, providing insights into the evolution of digital security and the ongoing battle between protection measures and those seeking to circumvent them.
Teaching my neighbor to keep the volume down
The article describes the author's experience in trying to politely ask their neighbor to lower the volume of their music, highlighting the challenges of navigating such situations and the importance of open communication and understanding between neighbors.
xAI joins SpaceX
SpaceX announces that AI research company Anthropic has joined its XAI (Extraterrestrial Artificial Intelligence) program, which aims to develop advanced AI systems capable of operating in space exploration missions.
The Codex App
The article introduces the Codex app, which allows users to write, test, and run code directly in their browser. Codex is built on OpenAI's Codex model, which can understand and generate code in a variety of programming languages.
Todd C. Miller – Sudo maintainer for over 30 years
The article provides an overview of the personal website of software engineer Miller, showcasing his background, projects, and blog. It aims to give readers a glimpse into the author's professional experience and interests.
Show HN: NanoClaw – “Clawdbot” in 500 lines of TS with Apple container isolation
I’ve been running Clawdbot for the last couple weeks and have genuinely found it useful but running it scares the crap out of me.
OpenClaw has 52+ modules and runs agents with near-unlimited permissions in a single Node process. NanoClaw is ~500 lines of core code, agents run in actual Apple containers with filesystem isolation. Each chat gets its own sandboxed context.
This is not a swiss army knife. It’s built to match my exact needs. Fork it and make it yours.
The TSA's New $45 Fee to Fly Without ID Is Illegal
A regulatory expert claims that the new $45 fee imposed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for passengers who wish to fly without a valid ID is illegal, as it violates federal law and exceeds the agency's authority.
Anki ownership transferred to AnkiHub
The article discusses the growth and evolution of the Anki flashcard software over time, reflecting on its development, user community, and the challenges it has faced in adapting to changing needs and technologies.
Court orders restart of all US offshore wind power construction
A federal court has ordered the restart of all offshore wind construction projects in the United States, citing concerns over the environmental impact assessment process. This ruling is expected to have significant implications for the future development of the offshore wind industry in the country.
Show HN: Wikipedia as a doomscrollable social media feed
My iPhone 16 Pro Max produces garbage output when running MLX LLMs
The article discusses the author's frustration with their expensive iPhone's inability to perform simple mathematical calculations, highlighting the limitations of modern smartphones and the need for more practical functionality beyond just entertainment and communication.
Adventure Game Studio: OSS software for creating adventure games
Adventure Game Studio is an open-source software platform that enables the creation and distribution of point-and-click adventure games. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources for game developers, allowing them to design, build, and publish their own unique interactive stories.
Ian's Shoelace Site
The article provides a comprehensive guide on different shoelace tying techniques, including the standard shoelace knot, the Ian Knot, the Bowline on a Bight, and the Constrictor Knot. It offers step-by-step instructions and images to help readers master a variety of shoelace tying methods.
Claude Code is suddenly everywhere inside Microsoft
Microsoft has partnered with Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence research company, to integrate Anthropic's advanced language model called Claude into Microsoft's Notepad application. This integration aims to enhance Notepad's capabilities by providing users with more advanced text-processing and generation features powered by Anthropic's cutting-edge AI technology.
Hacking Moltbook
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/moltbook-social-med...
Termux
Termux is an Android terminal emulator and a Linux environment app that provides a command-line interface and allows users to install various command-line tools. The app is open-source and provides a way for Android users to access a Unix-like shell environment on their mobile devices.
Two kinds of AI users are emerging
Zig Libc
What's up with all those equals signs anyway?
The article explores the history and purpose of the equal sign (=), delving into its mathematical and linguistic origins, as well as its evolution in computer programming and various fields of study.
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2026)
Please state the location and include REMOTE for remote work, REMOTE (US) or similar if the country is restricted, and ONSITE when remote work is not an option.
Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards. One post per company. If it isn't a household name, explain what your company does.
Please only post if you are actively filling a position and are committed to replying to applicants.
Commenters: please don't reply to job posts to complain about something. It's off topic here.
Readers: please only email if you are personally interested in the job.
Searchers: try https://dheerajck.github.io/hnwhoishiring/, http://nchelluri.github.io/hnjobs/, https://hnresumetojobs.com, https://hnhired.fly.dev, https://kennytilton.github.io/whoishiring/, https://hnjobs.emilburzo.com, or this (unofficial) Chrome extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hn-hiring-pro/mpfal....
Don't miss this other fine thread: Who wants to be hired? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46857487
Leaked chats expose the daily life of a scam compound's enslaved workforce
https://archive.is/mCEHR
Apple I Advertisement (1976)
https://computerhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Apple...
Nano-vLLM: How a vLLM-style inference engine works
This article introduces Nano VLLM, a new approach to building very large language models (VLLMs) using nano-sized models. It discusses the benefits of this technique, including reduced training time and computational resources, and outlines the key steps involved in the Nano VLLM process.
Pretty soon, heat pumps will be able to store and distribute heat as needed
The article discusses the development of heat pumps that can store and distribute heat as needed, reducing energy consumption and emissions. Researchers are working on improving heat pump technology to make it more efficient and adaptable to various heating and cooling applications.
GitHub experience various partial-outages/degradations
TIL: Apple Broke Time Machine Again on Tahoe
The article discusses the concept of 'flow' and how it can be achieved through the alignment of one's goals, skills, and challenges. It emphasizes the importance of finding the right balance between these elements to experience a state of effortless engagement and enjoyment in one's activities.
How does misalignment scale with model intelligence and task complexity?
The article discusses the current state of AI development, highlighting the challenges and potential risks posed by the rapid advancement of AI technologies. It emphasizes the need for responsible and coordinated efforts to ensure the safe and beneficial deployment of AI systems.
Waymo seeking about $16B near $110B valuation
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle unit of Alphabet, is seeking to raise around $16 billion in a funding round that could value the company at close to $110 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The raised funds would be used to accelerate Waymo's development and deployment of self-driving technology.
Microsoft is walking back Windows 11's AI overload
Microsoft is reevaluating its AI efforts in Windows 11, planning to reduce Copilot integrations and evolve its approach to AI across the operating system. The company aims to strike a balance between providing useful AI-powered features and ensuring user privacy and control.