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todsacerdoti about 1 hour ago

2026 will be my year of the Linux desktop

The article discusses the potential for 2026 to be the 'Year of the Linux Desktop', examining the factors that could contribute to increased Linux desktop adoption, such as the continued development of user-friendly Linux distributions, the growing popularity of Chromebooks, and the potential impact of Microsoft's Windows 11 release.

xeiaso.net
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47thpresident about 6 hours ago

Publish on your own site, syndicate elsewhere

The POSSE (Publish (on your) Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere) principle encourages publishing content on one's own website first, and then syndicating it to other platforms. This approach aims to maintain ownership and control over one's digital presence while still leveraging the reach of social networks.

indieweb.org
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Daft Punk Easter Egg in the BPM Tempo of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?
simonw about 4 hours ago

Daft Punk Easter Egg in the BPM Tempo of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?

The article discusses the concept of bpm (beats per minute) in music and how it relates to the newer term hbfs (half-beat-per-second), which provides a more precise way to measure and describe tempo. It explores the advantages of using hbfs over bpm and how it can be applied in various music genres and production settings.

madebywindmill.com
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pjmlp about 6 hours ago

Unix v4 (1973) – Live Terminal

The article provides an overview of Unix Version 4 (UnixV4), a significant release in the history of the Unix operating system. It covers the key features, improvements, and impact of UnixV4 on the evolution of Unix and its influence on modern computing.

unixv4.dev
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NY Fed cash transfers to banks increase dramatically in Q4 2025
scythe about 3 hours ago

NY Fed cash transfers to banks increase dramatically in Q4 2025

The article reports on the New York Federal Reserve's provision of unlimited cash infusions to major banks, which some experts warn could signal an impending banking crisis. The article examines the potential implications of these actions and the ongoing concerns about the stability of the financial system.

dcreport.org
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whoishiring about 10 hours ago

Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 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 responding 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=46466073

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microflash about 8 hours ago

Clicks Communicator

clicksphone.com
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FracturedJson
PretzelFisch about 13 hours ago

FracturedJson

The article provides a detailed overview of the FracturedJson project, which is an open-source library for working with JSON data in a more structured and type-safe manner by introducing a custom data format called 'Fractured JSON' that allows for explicit data types and schema validation.

github.com
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Brajeshwar about 11 hours ago

IPv6 just turned 30 and still hasn't taken over the world

The article discusses the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the IPv6 protocol, which was designed to address the limitations of the previous IPv4 protocol and provide a larger pool of IP addresses for the growing number of connected devices worldwide.

theregister.com
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croemer 6 days ago

The PGP Problem (2019)

The article discusses the problems with PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption, including its complexity, vulnerabilities, and the difficulty of secure key management. It argues that PGP is no longer a suitable solution for modern email encryption and suggests alternative approaches that are more user-friendly and secure.

latacora.com
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Chain Flinger
roomey 5 days ago

Chain Flinger

This article is the first part of an introduction to the concept of 'Kinerik der Kontinua,' a philosophical and linguistic framework developed by Neal Stephenson. It explores the idea of continuous systems and their potential applications in various disciplines, from physics to computer science.

nealstephenson.substack.com
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chmaynard about 4 hours ago

Linux kernel security work

The article discusses the important security work being done on the Linux kernel, including identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, improving security features, and collaborating with the wider security community to enhance the overall security of the Linux operating system.

kroah.com
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TinyTinyTPU: 2×2 systolic-array TPU-style matrix-multiply unit deployed on FPGA
Xenograph about 6 hours ago

TinyTinyTPU: 2×2 systolic-array TPU-style matrix-multiply unit deployed on FPGA

The article discusses the development of a tiny, low-power tensor processing unit (tinytinyTPU) for edge computing applications. It describes the hardware design, software stack, and potential use cases for this energy-efficient AI accelerator chip.

github.com
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Fighting Fire with Fire: Scalable Oral Exams
sethbannon about 7 hours ago

Fighting Fire with Fire: Scalable Oral Exams

behind-the-enemy-lines.com
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Loeffelmann about 1 hour ago

Show HN: Website that plays the lottery every second

lotteryeverysecond.lffl.me
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wrxd about 14 hours ago

10 years of personal finances in plain text files

The article details the author's 10-year journey of tracking their personal finances using a simple, text-based approach. It highlights the benefits of this method, including easy management, long-term data preservation, and transparency.

sgoel.dev
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Jank Lang Hit Alpha
makemethrowaway about 6 hours ago

Jank Lang Hit Alpha

Jank is a modern, general-purpose programming language that aims to be expressive, concise, and easy to learn. It is designed to be fast, efficient, and suitable for a wide range of applications, from system programming to web development.

github.com
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josephcsible about 1 hour ago

Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 without internet

Microsoft has quietly discontinued the official way to activate Windows 10/11 without an internet connection, requiring users to connect to the internet for activation. This change affects new installations and makes it more difficult for users to activate Windows without an internet connection.

neowin.net
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Uxn32: Uxn Emulator for Windows and Wine
ibobev 6 days ago

Uxn32: Uxn Emulator for Windows and Wine

The article describes the Uxn32, an open-source 32-bit virtual machine and CPU architecture designed for simplicity and portability. It aims to provide a straightforward and efficient platform for developing and running applications across various hardware and software environments.

github.com
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Punkt. Unveils MC03 Smartphone
ChrisArchitect about 9 hours ago

Punkt. Unveils MC03 Smartphone

Punkt, a Swiss technology company, has introduced the MC03, a new mobile phone that prioritizes simplicity, minimalism, and digital wellbeing. The MC03 is designed to provide essential communication features without the distractions of a smartphone, promoting a more focused and balanced digital lifestyle.

punkt.ch
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tosh about 7 hours ago

Accounting for Computer Scientists (2011)

The article discusses the importance of accounting principles and practices for computer scientists, highlighting the value of understanding financial statements, cost accounting, and budgeting in software development and technology companies.

martin.kleppmann.com
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sp1982 about 4 hours ago

Global software engineering job postings outlook – 2026

The article discusses the growing demand for software engineering jobs globally, highlighting the projected increase in software engineering roles by 2026. It provides insights into the factors driving this trend, such as technological advancements and the need for skilled professionals to meet the evolving digital landscape.

jobswithgpt.com
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What you need to know before touching a video file
qbow883 6 days ago

What you need to know before touching a video file

The article discusses the development of a neural network that can generate realistic images of faces from textual descriptions. The model, called DALL-E, was created by OpenAI and demonstrates significant advancements in text-to-image generation capabilities.

gist.github.com
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Standard Ebooks: Public Domain Day 2026 in Literature
WithinReason about 17 hours ago

Standard Ebooks: Public Domain Day 2026 in Literature

This article discusses the upcoming Public Domain Day in 2026, when numerous significant works will enter the public domain, including notable novels, poems, and other creative works. It explores the importance of the public domain and the impact this transition will have on accessibility, education, and cultural heritage.

standardebooks.org
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vortex_ape about 9 hours ago

The rsync algorithm (1996) [pdf]

andrew.cmu.edu
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whoishiring about 10 hours ago

Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2026)

Share your information if you are looking for work. Please use this format:

  Location:
  Remote:
  Willing to relocate:
  Technologies:
  Résumé/CV:
  Email:
Please only post if you are personally looking for work. Agencies, recruiters, job boards, and so on, are off topic here.

Readers: please only email these addresses to discuss work opportunities.

There's a site for searching these posts at https://www.wantstobehired.com.

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todsacerdoti about 13 hours ago

Assorted less(1) tips

This article provides a collection of useful tips and tricks for the Less CSS preprocessor, including how to use variables, mixins, and nested rules to improve code organization and maintainability.

blog.thechases.com
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I wrote a batch script to keep my 2011 ThinkPad alive for 24/7 streaming
techenthuziast about 6 hours ago

I wrote a batch script to keep my 2011 ThinkPad alive for 24/7 streaming

github.com
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stared about 15 hours ago

HPV vaccination reduces oncogenic HPV16/18 prevalence from 16% to <1% in Denmark

The article examines the epidemiology of COVID-19 in the European Union, reporting on the trends in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, as well as the impact of vaccination efforts and public health interventions on the course of the pandemic.

eurosurveillance.org
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List, inspect and explore OCI container images, their layers and contents
bschaatsbergen 6 days ago

List, inspect and explore OCI container images, their layers and contents

The article discusses the development of Lix, a lightweight and modular web framework written in Go. Lix aims to provide a simple and efficient way to build web applications with a focus on performance and developer productivity.

github.com
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