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russh··on Show HN: I made an alarm clock
True, and you often learn something new while doing it.
russh··on China CCP to Nationalize Jack Ma's Alibaba and Ant Group – Report
It sends a message.
russh··on The Eerie Beauty of the Apple Watch Solar Face, and the Anatomy of Nightfall
Nice.
russh··on Ask HN: Why does Pinterest dominate Google text search results?
It was too effective.
russh··on Ask HN: Why does Pinterest dominate Google text search results?
Google has shown time and time again they do not worry about providing the search results the user is most likely seeking. They monitor ad revenue and adjust accordingly.
russh··on Facebook Lets Vietnam’s Cyberarmy Target Dissidents, Rejecting a Celebrity Plea
Zuckerberg: People just submitted it.

Zuckerberg: I don't know why.

Zuckerberg: They "trust me"

Zuckerberg: Dumb f*cks.

I member.

russh··on Fleeing New Yorkers resulted in an estimated $34B in lost income – study
That's a pretty slow start, Hopefully it will ramp up quickly.
russh··on Monitor Airplane Traffic with a Raspberry Pi
I'll have to check that out. I've been feeding flightaware since November 9, 2016 it would be nice to feed ADS-B Exchange as well.
russh··on Spy agency ducks questions about 'back doors' in tech products
I have a friend who does pentesting and she collects many cool and interesting looking usb flash drives for this very purpose. She says "60% of the time, it works every time."
russh··on Uninstall Nano Defender
"Also Microsoft controls the code they push on your computer, they paid the people who wrote it and they take liability for it. Browsers are automatically pushing other people's code to your computer"

No, Microsoft does not take liability, they expressly disclaim any and all liability in the users agreement.

russh··on Why 4,998 died in U.S. jails before their day in court
To soften up those people up for the plea bargain phase of the american legal adventure.
russh··on HP-28S Battery Compartment Door
That's is my take as well, the PLA print is of poor quality.
russh··on Disney and Integrators versus Aggregators
If you can't afford $30 then what is wrong with waiting until it's not $30.
russh··on Show HN: Generate realistic handwriting with neural networks [demo]
That's pretty cool.
russh··on Using a Piece of Paper as a Display Terminal – Ed vs. Vim
The Model 23 Teletype connected to my Netronics ELF II was so loud I was only allowed to use it during the day. It was slow, noisy and smelled like a mixture light Oil and electrical sparks but you could play Tiny Star Trek on it. At least until sundown, or it ran out of paper.
russh··on Why I bought a voting machine on eBay
Looks closer to GPT-2.03234
russh··on Typography in 8 bits: System fonts
I've used the Hershey fonts in several projects and they look really good.

MicroPython code to write using Hershey fonts a LCD Display: https://github.com/russhughes/ttgo-hershey-fonts

MicroPython based robot that draws using Hershey fonts: https://github.com/russhughes/turtleplotbot3

I've been toying around with adding text to the EtchArtDuino and turning it into a "typewriter" or serial terminal. https://github.com/russhughes/EtchArtDuino

russh··on Windows XP leak confirmed after user compiles the leaked code into a working OS
Yes, I believe it was the source.
russh··on Python for Kids: A Comprehensive Python Development Tutorial for Kids
Turtle graphics are a great way to introduce younger people to python. I modified the python turtle.py module to run a small 3d printed drawing robot running MicroPython to use in workshops at our local Makerspace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09BW6e14T1g https://github.com/russhughes/turtleplotbot3

russh··on Chat server on a WiFi-enabled SD card
Damn, the salesman did say I was taking an awful risk not getting the MonsterCable(tm) Super Extra ULTRA Extra Extreme SD+ card but I wasn't prepared for the extra $129.99 it cost over my SanDisk.
russh··on Beta users of Starlink get downloads of 11 to 60 Mbps
The amount of uncompressed audio in todays games is too damn high.
russh··on Bertrand Russell's argument for idleness is more relevant than ever
If only there was a way to do that without being treated with a general low-grade contempt.
russh··on 27-inch iMac gets a major update
New MacMini is upgradable as well. I just put 32GB in mine.
russh··on Chipmaker Analog Devices to acquire Maxim Integrated for $21B
My dad would occasionally bring home an AD databook from work. I read through them like my friends read through HotRod magazine.
russh··on Portland approves 10% cap on fees that food delivery apps can charge restaurants
I keep a stock of various Totino's pizzas in my freezer at all times.
russh··on Ask HN: If given freedom to choose, what full-time job would you choose and why?
I'd create and teach hobbyist electronics workshops aimed at beginners. I've done a few for our local Makerspace and found it educational and satisfying.
russh··on Ask HN: What did you make during lockdown?
I finished and released my design for a small 3d printed drawing robot that runs MicroPython.

https://github.com/russhughes/turtleplotbot3

russh··on Control theory for fun and profit
Play around with this a bit to get a feel for it: http://codinglab.blogspot.com/2016/04/online-pdi-trainer.htm...
russh··on The original source code of Microsoft GW-BASIC from 1983
Turbo Pascal 5.5 with objects was the pinnacle of my programming enjoyment. Python 3 is catching up.
russh··on Magic Leap reportedly slashes jobs and steps away from consumer plans
In it's defense, mine still works.
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