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by qubitcoder 6y ago
Video here: https://youtu.be/2N_wKXQ6MXA
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Deep Drone Acrobatics(sciencedaily.com)
2 points by qubitcoder 6y ago|1 comments
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by qubitcoder 6y ago
Similar situation here. The AT&T-provided router for gigabit fiber performs significantly better than my new Ubiquiti "frisbee" access point that's mounted on the ceiling. At a previous house, I was equally impressed with
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Here's some examples of this lovely element. I can't believe I hadn't heard about this before! I shared it with several web designers/developer friends who all had the same reaction. https://css-tricks.com&#x2
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Quick Reminder That Details/Summary Is the Easiest Way Ever to Make an Accordion(css-tricks.com)
2 points by qubitcoder 7y ago|0 comments
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
This is already built into iOS, no 3rd-party software required (which would probably just siphon off your contacts). Just go to: Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers (Calls from unknown numbers will be silenced, sent to voicemai
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Controversial new study pinpoints where all modern humans arose(nationalgeographic.com)
1 points by qubitcoder 7y ago|0 comments
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
This is true. But for reference, I'm using a 2018 MacBook Pro with two external HiDPI monitors connected via USB-C (a Dell 4k and an LG 5k2k), and the page still performs flawlessly in Chrome.
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
And a slickly-produced YouTube video courtesy of NASA Goddard: https://youtu.be/amOdtYv5G4E
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NASA’s Hubble Finds Water Vapor on Habitable-Zone Exoplanet for First Time(nasa.gov)
2 points by qubitcoder 7y ago|1 comments
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
It's 4k at 60fps with extended dynamic range. If you've experienced HDR/wider color gamuts, then you'll appreciate the distinction.
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Consider the harsh chemicals involved in hair coloring and other such treatments. Not only do you have the risk of spreading disease to consider, but you must also be mindful of _serious_ chemical burns. It's anything but trivial.
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
For what it's worth, Asus has provided excellent support for the PRIME X370-PRO motherboard. It was a bit of a gamble when I purchased a PowerSpec Ryzen system from Micro Center, but Asus has released regular BIOS updates, including su
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Original paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096098221...
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Original publication in Nature Communications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-10366-y
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Researchers Eliminated HIV from the Genomes of Living Animals for the First Time(time.com)
2 points by qubitcoder 7y ago|1 comments
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
ISPs use a variety of techniques, such as deep packet inspection. Many ISP support centers use commercial software [1] to display a detailed analysis of website usage whenever a customer calls in for support. This includes the top websites
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Pro-tip for Safari: Press Command+Shift+\. This will show an overview of all your tabs at once. Just start typing to find a particular tab by name. A two-finger pinch-in gesture will also trigger the Tab Overview. Another fun one: use Comma
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
You can force enable wide color support in Chrome via a flag (assuming your display supports wider gamuts, of course). See chrome://flags/#force-color-profile
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Remapping Caps Lock to Control makes the motion even easier.
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
You should be able to right-click anywhere on the trackpad with a two finger tap.
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A novel data-compression technique for faster computer programs(news.mit.edu)
3 points by qubitcoder 7y ago|1 comments
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Live video from Reuters here: https://www.reuters.tv/l/PFyC
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
German cars are _significantly_ more expensive in Germany than the exact same model in the US. I was astonished at the price difference (factoring in currency conversion, VAT, etc). The same applies for electronics. I sold a used iPad to a
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
Plenty of rental car companies offer unlimited mileage (especially in the US, Avis in particular). I spent nearly a decade as a consultant traveling extensively throughout the US and Europe--and unlimited mileage rentals could be had for a
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
I'm not so sure about that. The left side appears _overwhelmingly_ purple, and the right side looks _very_ blue. Have you tried something like the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 hue test?
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Channeling China, Russia Eyes Its Own Great Firewall(wsj.com)
2 points by qubitcoder 7y ago|0 comments
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
I initially found the touch bar to be a bit gimmicky on the 2016 MacBook Pro. It was a little buggy and worked inconsistently. But fast forward several years later to the 2018 model, and I've come to really appreciate it. Even as a hea
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by qubitcoder 7y ago
I also map caps lock to control OS-wide on both macOS (Preferences > Keyboard > Modifier Keys) and on Linux (using gnome-tweak-tool). Instead of using jj or escape in Vim/Spacemacs, I just use control+[. With caps lock mapped as
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Google Fined $1.7B by E.U. For Unfair Advertising Rules(nytimes.com)
2 points by qubitcoder 8y ago|0 comments

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