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Words about Arrays and Tables

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-23 17:15:30

July 30, 2025 2000 words about arrays and tables THEY'RE JUST FUNCTIONS I'm way too discombobulated from getting next month's release of Logic for Programmers ready, so I'm pulling a idea from the slush pile. Basically I wanted to come up with a mental model of arrays as a concept that explained APL-style multidimensional arrays and tables but also why there weren't multitables. So, arrays. In all languages they are basically the same: they map a sequence of numbers (I'll use 1..N ) to homog

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Minnesota activates National Guard as cyberattack on Saint Paul disrupts public services

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-12-23 17:50:47

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard following a cyberattack on the state’s capital, Saint Paul. City officials have not yet disclosed the nature of the cyberattack, but the July 25 breach continues to disrupt city operations and some public services. Saint Paul is one of the largest cities in the U.S. with more than 300,000 residents, and is the latest in a list of major cities targeted by hackers and ransomware gangs in recent years. In a statement on Tuesday, Wal

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A Nintendo Direct focused on third-party games is taking place on July 31

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-24 03:31:58

It’s almost time for another Nintendo Direct. A showcase of games from Nintendo’s partners that are coming to the Nintendo Switch and/or Switch 2 is set for 9AM ET on July 31 . The stream will run for around 25 minutes and you can watch it above when the time is right. This is a partner showcase, so you probably shouldn’t expect to find out release dates for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond or Kirby Air Riders here. Instead, we’ll hear about projects from third-party studios and publishers. Maybe we’ll

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Nintendo’s next Switch 2 Direct is on July 31st

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-12-24 03:14:15

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Now that the Switch 2 is out, and the console’s biggest exclusives — Mario Kart World, and Donkey Kong Bananza — are delighting fans, it’s time to see what else this thing can do. Nintendo’s hosting its next Direct presentation on Thursday July 31st bright and early at 9 AM ET. You can watch the direct on YouTube here and, o

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Frontier Fiber Internet Review: I Compare Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 06:00:00

Unavailable in Provider unavailable in 90001 Edit . . . Starting at $50 Or call: Or call to learn more: (877) 980-4136 Frontier Fiber rating 7.2 /10 CNET Score We score internet providers for speed, value and customer care. Our data sources include the FCC, J.D. Power, The American Customer Satisfaction Index and extensive in-house research. Read more How we calculated our rating 7.2 / 10 SCORE Speed 7/10 Value 7.5/10 Customer Care 7/10 Pros Wi-Fi router rental included in the price Wi-Fi route

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Show HN: Dlg – Zero-cost printf-style debugging for Go

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-21 12:02:13

dlg delog - /diːˈlɑːɡ/ Printf-Style Debugging with Zero-Cost in Production Builds dlg provides a minimal API for printf-style debugging - a lightweight logger that completely vanishes from production builds while providing rich debugging capabilities during development. When built without the dlg tag, all logging calls disappear entirely from your binary, resulting in no runtime overhead. Why dlg? 🚀 True zero-cost abstraction - Logging calls completely disappear from production binaries - L

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 30, #1502

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-25 00:00:09

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle is exceptionally tough, I thought. It's a word I don't ever use, and it has some repeated letters and unusual letter placement. If there's any day when you shouldn't feel at all bad about needing some hints, today is that day. If you need a new starter word

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5 Linux distros for businesses looking to save money and protect their assets

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-25 17:33:11

AlexSecret/Getty Businesses around the world may not realize this, but they absolutely depend on Linux and open-source. Without those two pieces of technology, we wouldn't have nearly the services and sites we now enjoy. But Linux isn't just a good option for servers and technology stacks. Linux is also viable as a desktop operating system. Why? It's not only one of the most reliable platforms available, it's also very secure… and cost-effective. Yeah, that ol' bottom line will grab your atte

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With iOS 26, Safari will counter one of the web’s most invasive tracking methods

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-25 22:07:41

Introduced for Private Browsing sessions in Safari 17.0, Advanced Fingerprinting Protection was also optionally available for regular non-private sessions. With iOS 26, it will be enabled by default. Here’s what that means. Starting with iOS 26 (as well as iPad 26, and macOS 26), Apple is flipping the switch on Advanced Fingerprinting Protection for all browsing sessions, not just Private Browsing. From Apple’s iOS 26 press release: “Browsing in Safari gets even more private with advanced fing

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Mario Paint comes to Nintendo Switch Online and, yes, it has mouse controls

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-26 17:07:24

I’ve been wondering for a while what the killer app for Joy-Con mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 might be. Sure, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is fine as a tech demo (one that should have been a pack-in rather than costing $10) and Drag x Drive looks pretty interesting. Civilization VII has its fans as well. But the best use case for the feature yet could be a 33-year-old game that just hit Nintendo Switch Online. That’s right, the all-time SNES classic Mario Paint just joined the servi

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Optimi-Zi(n)g Sudoku-Solving

news.ycombinator.com Olivier'S Log 2025-12-23 11:47:35

Optimi-Zi(n)g Sudoku-Solving 26 July 2025 , in Olivier's log One of the first program that I wrote in Zig (in September 2023) was a Sudoku-Solver, implementing the dancing-links (DLX) algorithm. I decided to revisit this program recently to experiment with benchmarking and try to increase its speed. Dancing-Links (DLX) algorithm applied to sudoku The Dancing-Links algorithm is an efficient backtracking algorithm to solve "exact-cover" problems, by using a matrix of 0 and 1s. Dancing Links o

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Bat-Mite Is No Longer Canon in James Gunn’s DCU

gizmodo.com Gordon Jackson 2025-12-26 22:00:52

Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier talks X-Men, Eddie Murphy provides an update on Shrek 5, and Alien: Earth introduces a “ruthless” cyborg. Your bongo to Theed is now arriving; it’s Morning Spoilers! Shrek 5/Donkey In conversation with Screen Rant, Eddie Murphy confirmed he’s “still in the booth” recording lines for Shrek 5 before beginning work on a Donkey spinoff movie this September. We’re still in the booth, and literally, we’re still doing Shrek. We start in September on Donkey, we’re

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What's the Difference Between Megabits and Megabytes? Here's What You Need to Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-26 21:00:00

Knowing how your home internet works may rely on understanding these two key terms: Megabits and Megabytes. Internet terminology is often maddeningly confusing. Case in point: Megabits and megabytes. Both refer to units of digital information, but the difference is subtle enough to cause plenty of confusion. Knowing the difference between the two terminologies can make all the difference when picking out an internet plan or figuring out how quickly you can download a file. Don’t worry -- we’ll c

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Meta Is Going to Let Job Candidates Use AI During Coding Tests

wired.com Jason Koebler 2025-12-26 22:00:00

Meta told employees that it is going to allow some coding job candidates to use an AI assistant during the interview process, according to internal Meta communications seen by 404 Media. The company has also asked existing employees to volunteer for a “mock AI-enabled interview,” the messages say. It’s the latest indication that Silicon Valley giants are pushing software engineers to use AI in their jobs, and it signals a broader move toward hiring employees who can vibecode as part of their jo

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One of Nintendo’s most creative Super Nintendo games is now on the Switch

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-12-26 22:39:15

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Last night, Nintendo quietly added Mario Paint to the Nintendo Switch Online’s catalog of Super Nintendo games. Originally released back in 1992, Mario Paint was a unique SNES title, because although it included a handful of mini games, it was first and foremost a creative tool letting players draw, paint, animate, and even compose music using th

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Anker is no longer selling 3D Printers

news.ycombinator.com Sean Hollister 2025-12-22 22:19:26

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. In March, charging giant Anker announced it would spin out its 3D printer business into an “independent sub-brand,” stating that the new EufyMake would “continue to provide comprehensive customer service and support” for its original 3D printers the AnkerMake M5 and M5C. Now, the 3D printing community is wondering whether that was all a eu

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Verizon Fios Internet Review: Examining Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 02:30:00

Unavailable in Provider unavailable in 90001 Edit . . . Starting at $50 Or call: Or call to learn more: (855) 379-7064 Verizon Fios home internet rating 7.6 /10 CNET Score We score internet providers for speed, value and customer care. Our data sources include the FCC, J.D. Power, The American Customer Satisfaction Index and extensive in-house research. Read more How we calculated our rating 7.6 / 10 SCORE Speed 7.5/10 Value 7/10 Customer Care 8/10 Pros All Verizon Fios plans are 100% fiber, wit

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Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

news.ycombinator.com Hi 2025-12-23 03:35:22

The Rotring 600 ballpoint pen is the ballpoint variant of the classic Rotring 600. It takes a standard Parker-style refill that extends with a clicker mechanism. The Rotring 600 is pretty much a timeless classic among precision instruments, and its ballpoint variant stays true to the design. A look at the pen, deconstructed The Rotring 600 ballpoint features an all-metal body. It feels very solid to hold and seems to be pretty reliable. The clicking mechanism is crisp and satisfying to operate

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You Can Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free. Here's Where to Take Them

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 11:25:04

It's somehow really hard to get rid of your old laptops, desktops and printers, even when it's been over a decade since you last plugged them in. But recycling old tech is easier than you think and can free up a lot of space in your home. A CNET survey found that 31% of US adults are still holding onto old, unused devices, including laptops, because they're unsure of what to do with them. The survey also found that 19% of respondents just toss old devices in the trash -- which is actually illeg

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Yes, Starlink Is Now Much Cheaper: Here's the Catch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 12:00:00

If you live in a rural or remote area, you likely already know how difficult it is to get a good internet connection. Most rural internet providers are devastatingly slow and typically expensive. Starlink's standard plan has become a lifesaver for those without decent rural internet options, but the hefty up-front cost of equipment, $349, and the monthly rate of $120 make Starlink an unaffordable option for many families in rural areas. Now, if you've been looking for a chance to try Starlink,

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New Speed Test Data Reveals the Nation's Fastest Internet Service Provider

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 12:00:00

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all about the speed. Just recently, Ookla released its Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first six months of 2025, and AT&T Fiber topped the list as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) What does that mean? Does it

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Show HN: 433 – How to make a font that says nothing

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-23 00:05:33

433 is a font that masks visible text and replaces it with dots. I'm using it in the new version of Ensō along with Coffeeshop Mode. You can see it in action here: Beautiful. Why In short: because it's the simplest way to add Coffeeshop Mode to the app. (Also, because I was curious) (OK, mainly because I was curious, Dog mode) Longer version: The previous note on Ensō ended up on the front page of HN and gave us almost 400 TestFlight testers. This is way more than I had expected. In fact

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Pony: An actor-model, capabilities-secure, high-performance programming language

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-27 12:34:15

What is Pony?¶ Pony is an open-source, object-oriented, actor-model, capabilities-secure, high-performance programming language. If you are looking to jump in and get started with Pony right now, you can try it in your browser using the Pony Playground. Keep reading if you are interested in what makes Pony different and why you should consider using it. If you are interested in the early history of Pony and how it came into existence, you’re in luck: “An Early History of Pony”.

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Show HN: 433 - How to Make a Font That Says Nothing

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-23 06:05:33

433 is a font that masks visible text and replaces it with dots. I'm using it in the new version of Ensō along with Coffeeshop Mode. You can see it in action here: Beautiful. Why In short: because it's the simplest way to add Coffeeshop Mode to the app. (Also, because I was curious) (OK, mainly because I was curious, Dog mode) Longer version: The previous note on Ensō ended up on the front page of HN and gave us almost 400 TestFlight testers. This is way more than I had expected. In fact

Topics: characters codepoint font glyph pen

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I Hate When Steam Drops for Maintenance, but Now I Know When to Likely Avoid It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 15:00:03

You open Steam to boot up a game and get stopped by a warning saying Steam is down for maintenance. Frustrated, you wonder -- how long will this gameless purgatory last? The short answer: It's never certain, but it could be less than an hour if it's routine maintenance or longer, depending on the issue being solved, especially if it's an emergency fix. With some advance knowledge offered by Steam's owner, Valve, however, you may be able to avoid or reduce maintenance windows. In a support artic

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Sam Altman Is Right: AI-Powered Crypto Scams Are Exploding

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-12-28 02:40:44

Finally, a profession that has managed to successfully integrate artificial intelligence into its workflow: Crypto scammers. According to a report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, crypto scams are up 456% over the last year, due in large part to the ability to produce deepfake audio and video clips with artificial intelligence tools—making good on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s recent prediction/warning that a fraud crisis is just around the corner. There’s no doubt the fraud situation is g

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 29 #513

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 02:00:03

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a tough one. The words are stumpers, and one of them is both long and unusual -- though kind of funny. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Conn

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 29, #1501

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 02:00:08

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle might be tricky, depending on how correctly you place all those vowels -- and perhaps your knowledge of another language. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer

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Sony ad reveals plan to bring PlayStation titles to Xbox, Nintendo, and PC

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-28 10:03:00

In brief: A recent job posting on PlayStation's official hiring platform has signaled a notable shift in the company's approach to its exclusive video game releases. The listing details a search for a Senior Director of Multiplatform & Account Management, a role designed to oversee PlayStation Studios' software titles as they move beyond PlayStation's consoles and onto competitors' platforms. The job listing, spotted by Windows Central, makes clear that Sony is targeting a wide range of platfor

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Internet Archive joins federal library system as official repository for government documents

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-12-28 11:22:00

What just happened? Non-profit organization Internet Archive was founded by Brewster Kahle in 1996, as a digital library conceived to provide free access to digital knowledge via the internet. Now, the IA is getting yet another noteworthy "upgrade" thanks to an official federal designation promoted by a US Senator. The Internet Archive was recently designated as an official "federal depository" library for the state of California. Senator Alex Padilla made the designation in a letter sent to Sc

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Words about Arrays and Tables

Minnesota activates National Guard as cyberattack on Saint Paul disrupts public services

A Nintendo Direct focused on third-party games is taking place on July 31

Nintendo’s next Switch 2 Direct is on July 31st

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 30, #1502

5 Linux distros for businesses looking to save money and protect their assets

With iOS 26, Safari will counter one of the web’s most invasive tracking methods

Mario Paint comes to Nintendo Switch Online and, yes, it has mouse controls

Optimi-Zi(n)g Sudoku-Solving

Bat-Mite Is No Longer Canon in James Gunn’s DCU

What's the Difference Between Megabits and Megabytes? Here's What You Need to Know

Meta Is Going to Let Job Candidates Use AI During Coding Tests

One of Nintendo’s most creative Super Nintendo games is now on the Switch

Anker is no longer selling 3D Printers

Verizon Fios Internet Review: Examining Plans, Pricing, Speeds and Availability

Rotring 600 Ballpoint Pen

You Can Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free. Here's Where to Take Them

Yes, Starlink Is Now Much Cheaper: Here's the Catch

New Speed Test Data Reveals the Nation's Fastest Internet Service Provider

Show HN: 433 – How to make a font that says nothing

Pony: An actor-model, capabilities-secure, high-performance programming language

Show HN: 433 - How to Make a Font That Says Nothing

I Hate When Steam Drops for Maintenance, but Now I Know When to Likely Avoid It

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 29, #1501

Sony ad reveals plan to bring PlayStation titles to Xbox, Nintendo, and PC

Internet Archive joins federal library system as official repository for government documents

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