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I use the + operator in my email address.

For example, I just signed up for a second line of internet for my homelab with Spectrum. I provided my email address "me+spectrum@example.com". The sales rep's systems accepted it just fine, but when I try to create an account on their online portal, it's suddenly not a valid email address.

This is arguably worse than requiring passwords to contain symbols and numbers.

I bet there's more weird rules that are hurting other people as well.

The article explores the concept of a 'gentle romance' in science fiction, where the focus is on the emotional connection and growth between characters rather than on action or adventure. It highlights how this subgenre offers a refreshing alternative to traditional sci-fi narratives and provides a more nuanced portrayal of relationships.

This article discusses the process of building an AI-powered game design agent team, including the key steps involved such as defining the game design problem, collecting training data, and training the AI models to generate game design ideas and content.

The article discusses the continued use of the Trackpoint, a pointing device found in many ThinkPad laptops, despite the rise of touchpads. It highlights the Trackpoint's advantages, such as precision control and the ability to use it without moving one's hands from the keyboard.

The article discusses the reverse engineering of the Bambu Connect, a device used for home automation. It explores the technical details of the device's hardware and software, providing insights into its architecture and functionality.

The article discusses NIST's (National Institute of Standards and Technology) move towards post-quantum cryptography (PQC), as the current cryptographic standards may become vulnerable to attacks from quantum computers. NIST is working to standardize new PQC algorithms that can withstand the computational power of quantum computers, in order to ensure the long-term security of digital communications and data.

A 3,600-foot-tall undersea volcano in the Pacific Ocean is expected to erupt this year, but experts are not overly concerned as it is located far from populated areas and its eruptions are typically not catastrophic.

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Tired of searching how to type Unicode symbols, I built Symbol Town - a searchable library of 2000+ symbols for easy copy and paste.

Try it at: https://symboltown.com/en

The article discusses the retirement of coal-fired power plants in the U.S., noting that more coal plants are set to close during the Trump administration than previously expected, despite the administration's efforts to prop up the coal industry.

I built a static site deployment tool similar to GitHub Pages or Firebase Hosting

And It's Open Source, Link - http://github.com/realchandan/zippd

The article presents an interactive map of the 2024 US presidential election results at the precinct level, allowing readers to explore voting patterns and trends across the country.

The article explores the philosophical and scientific debate around the relationship between the mind and matter, discussing the challenges of reconciling the subjective experience of consciousness with the objective, physical world.

The article provides tips on how to flirt effectively, including maintaining eye contact, using open body language, and initiating conversations in a friendly and lighthearted manner to build a connection with the person of interest.

The article argues that the United States should require ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to open-source the TikTok algorithm and core components. This would increase transparency and allow public inspection of the platform's content moderation practices and potential algorithmic biases.

The Biden administration is seeking to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to tackle major challenges, including climate change and healthcare. The article highlights the White House's efforts to develop AI-powered solutions and promote responsible development of the technology.

This Google Form allows users to provide feedback and suggestions for improving the form. It covers various aspects of the form, including the questions, layout, and user experience.

The article discusses Bambu, a new open-source software that allows users to easily extract X.509 certificates and private keys from various hardware security modules, enabling secure authentication and access control to systems and resources.

The article discusses a technique for extracting mathematical equations in LaTeX format from PDF documents using artificial intelligence (AI). It outlines how this technology can be used to facilitate the repurposing and reuse of mathematical content in various applications.