Netbird – Open Source Zero Trust Networking
Netbird is a decentralized, secure, and easy-to-use VPN solution that leverages peer-to-peer technology to create a global network, providing users with a reliable and privacy-focused way to connect to the internet.
What I learned building an opinionated and minimal coding agent
The article discusses the development of a coding agent for a Raspberry Pi device, which can be used to automate various tasks and processes. It explores the agent's capabilities, including its ability to execute code, manage files, and interact with hardware components.
How to Scale a System from 0 to 10M+ Users
The article discusses the challenges and strategies involved in scaling a system from 0 to 10 million users, including optimizing infrastructure, scaling databases, improving caching, and implementing load balancing techniques.
The Book of PF, 4th edition
The Book of PF, 4th Edition is a comprehensive guide to the PF firewall, covering its installation, configuration, and advanced features for securing networks and systems. It provides detailed information on using PF to create custom rulesets, control network traffic, and implement advanced firewall techniques.
Sometimes your job is to stay the hell out of the way
The article discusses the importance of letting teams work autonomously and not micromanaging them, as this can stifle creativity and productivity. It emphasizes the need for leaders to trust their teams and create an environment where they can thrive without constant oversight.
MicroPythonOS graphical operating system delivers Android-like user experience
MicroPythonOS is a graphical operating system that provides an Android-like user experience on microcontrollers, offering a user-friendly interface and a range of tools and applications for embedded systems development.
Mobile carriers can get your GPS location
The article discusses the use of carrier-phase GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology for precise positioning applications, highlighting its advantages over traditional code-based GNSS and its potential applications in fields such as surveying, construction, and autonomous vehicles.
FOSDEM 2026 – Open-Source Conference in Brussels – Day#1 Recap
The article discusses the upcoming FOSDEM 2026 conference, an annual open-source software and hardware conference held in Brussels, Belgium. It highlights the event's focus on various open-source projects, technologies, and discussions that will take place during the conference.
Amiga Unix (Amix)
List animals until failure
Animalist is a browser extension that helps users reduce their environmental impact by providing information on the carbon footprint of animal-based foods. The extension displays the carbon emissions associated with the production of various animal products, empowering users to make more informed and sustainable dietary choices.
The history of C# and TypeScript with Anders Hejlsberg [video]
VisualJJ – Jujutsu in Visual Studio Code
In praise of –dry-run
The article discusses the benefits of conducting a 'dry run' before implementing a new project or process. It highlights how a dry run can help identify potential issues, improve planning, and increase the chances of a successful implementation.
A web server on a single floppy disk
Cells use 'bioelectricity' to coordinate and make group decisions
The article discusses how cells use bioelectricity to coordinate and make group decisions, allowing them to function as multicellular organisms and respond to their environment in a collective manner.
Pg_tracing: Distributed Tracing for PostgreSQL
pg_tracing is an open-source tool that allows users to capture and analyze PostgreSQL query traces, providing insights into database performance and helping identify potential bottlenecks or areas for optimization.
Generative AI and Wikipedia editing: What we learned in 2025
This article discusses the impact of generative AI on Wikipedia editing in 2025. It explores the benefits and challenges of using AI-powered tools for tasks like summarization, citation generation, and content creation, and how the Wikipedia community has adapted to these changes.
Coffee as a staining agent substitute in electron microscopy
Researchers have developed a coffee-based agent that can replace harmful heavy metals used in electron microscopy, reducing the environmental impact and potential health risks associated with this technique.
Opentrees.org (2024)
OpenTrees is an open-source project that maps and monitors urban trees, allowing users to explore and contribute information about local trees. The platform aims to facilitate urban forest management and promote environmental awareness through crowdsourced data collection and visualization.
Autonomous cars, drones cheerfully obey prompt injection by road sign
The article discusses the potential for AI-powered hijacking of road signs, where attackers could exploit vulnerabilities in the systems controlling digital signage to display false or misleading information and potentially cause confusion or accidents for drivers.
Outsourcing thinking
The article explores the concept of 'outsourcing thinking' and how it can lead to a loss of critical thinking skills and a reliance on external sources for decision-making. It argues that this trend has implications for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
Reliable 25 Gigabit Ethernet via Thunderbolt
This article discusses the development of a text-based browser called TB25, which aims to provide a lightweight and efficient alternative to traditional web browsers. The author explains the design choices, performance considerations, and potential use cases for this new browser technology.
Drawings of the elements of CMS detector, in the style of Leonardo da Vinci
Nonograms: a practical guide with interactive examples
The article explores the popular logic puzzle game known as Nonograms, providing an overview of its history, rules, and strategies. It delves into the game's mathematical underpinnings and the various techniques used to solve these intricate grid-based puzzles.
Scientist who helped eradicate smallpox dies at age 89
The article highlights the life and contributions of Dr. William Foege, a public health expert who played a crucial role in the global eradication of smallpox in the 1970s. It details his innovative strategies and leadership that helped achieve this historic public health milestone.
Nvidia's 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device
The article explores Nvidia's 10-year effort to maintain the Shield TV as the most updated Android device, with a focus on the continuous software support and feature updates that have kept the device competitive over the years despite its age.
Data Processing Benchmark Featuring Rust, Go, Swift, Zig, Julia etc.
The article describes a project called Related Post Gen, an open-source tool that generates related posts for blog posts or other web content. The tool uses natural language processing and machine learning techniques to analyze the content and suggest relevant articles to recommend to readers.
EV-1 for Lease (1996)
Nintendo DS code editor and scriptable game engine
The article introduces a Game Engine written in Rust, designed to provide a high-performance, flexible, and easy-to-use framework for building 2D and 3D games. The engine aims to simplify game development by offering a modern, modular architecture and a focus on performance, usability, and extensibility.
Sparse File LRU Cache
The article discusses the implementation of a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache using a sparse file data structure. It explains the benefits of this approach, such as efficient memory usage and performance, and provides implementation details for the cache.