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Reverse-Engineering the Polynomial Constants in the Pentium’s FPU
Die photo of the Intel Pentium processor with the floating point constant ROM highlighted in red. (Credit: Ken Shirriff) Released in 1993, Intel’s Pentium processor was a marvel of technological progress. Its floating point unit (FPU) was a big improvement over its predecessors that still used the venerable CORDIC algorithm. In a recent blog post…
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Stacy’s Computer Has Got It Going On
According to [ClassicHasClass], the best way to open an Atari Stacy is to not open an Atari Stacy. Apparently, these old computers were not pleasant to work on. The cables were not keyed and were prone to short against things. Screws easily strip out plastic holes. Of course, there wouldn’t be a story if there…
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Some weeks in security (December 16 – January 5)
During the holiday period on Malwarebytes Labs we covered: A day in the life of a privacy pro, with Ron de Jesus (Lock and Code S05E26) Task scams surge by 400%, but what are they? 5 million payment card details stolen in painful reminder to monitor Christmas spending AI-generated malvertising “white pages” are fooling detection…
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“Learn CSS Variables by Building a City Skyline” Complete
I recently completed all 118 steps of the “Learn CSS Variables by Building a City Skyline” module in “FreeCodeCamp”! I am doing great! Go to Source
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Hono.js: The Next-Gen Node.js Framework
Why Learn Hono There are already many backend libraries and frameworks for Node.js on the market. I’ve used Nest.js for some small projects before. It has comprehensive functions and enables rapid project implementation. However, for my small projects, many of its features are really overkill, and it has a high level of encapsulation, leaving little…
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Taming the CI Beast: Optimizing a Massive Next.js Application (Part 1)
It all started with a behemoth of a Next.js application. 15,000 files, 107,000 lines of code, and a staggering 18,000 unit tests. This was the beast we inherited at Leboncoin.fr, and its CI pipeline was, to put it mildly, a bit of a nightmare. The Problem: A 50-Minute Wait (and Growing!) Our initial encounter with…
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Discover What’s New in TYPO3 CMS v13
Since the announcement of TYPO3 v13, it has been clear that this version is something special. TYPO3 version 13 is built for everyone—editors, developers, integrators, and administrators. It brings features that make managing websites easier, faster, and more secure. With a new look, better tools, and smarter performance, TYPO3 CMS v13 is designed to fit…
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Amazon Route 53: AWS’s Powerful DNS Service 🌐🚀
Amazon Route 53 is a highly scalable and reliable Domain Name System (DNS) web service offered by AWS. Designed to connect user requests to applications running on AWS or external infrastructure, Route 53 is a critical component of cloud architecture. Whether you’re managing websites, services, or APIs, Route 53 ensures seamless traffic routing and robust…
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Monolith, Modular Monolith, and Microservices: A Comparison
Software architecture plays a pivotal role in the success of any application. Among the most frequently discussed architectural models are monoliths, modular monoliths, and microservices. Choosing the right model depends on factors such as system complexity, scalability requirements, and maintenance considerations. In this article, we gonna view a quick introduction of each concept with some…
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Fundamentals of HTML and CSS
HTML and CSS are the most fundamental building blocks of a webpage, and they are also your first step towards becoming a web developer. HTML provides the layout and content of the webpage, and CSS defines its style and appearance. In this tutorial, we are going to cover the basics of HTML and CSS, and…