A 48K ZX Spectrum desktop environment that drags windows in a single frame
A desktop environment for the 1982 ZX Spectrum has been completed, featuring overlapping windows, pull-down menus, a file manager, and a settings panel, all fitting within 48K of RAM.
» readRust developer finds Zig’s simplicity refreshing but notes its immaturity
A Rust developer with seven years of experience reimplemented a JSONPath library in Zig to compare the two languages, finding Zig’s flat file structure and manual memory management both refreshing and tedious.
» readHow to Check Your Windows PC for Malware Using Built-In and Free Tools
It was explained that modern malware often operates subtly to avoid detection, making it important to run scans even without obvious signs of infection.
» readStartup Vals Raises $40 Million to Overhaul AI Benchmarking
A startup called Vals, founded in 2024, has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with the goal of fixing what it sees as a flawed system for benchmarking artificial intelligence models.
» readThe pros and cons of active noise cancellation in headphones explained
Active noise cancellation (ANC) is a popular feature in many modern headphones and earbuds, but it comes with both benefits and drawbacks that users should consider.
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