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Discover the surprising digital benefits that come with a modern library card, from free access to tech learning platforms like O'Reilly to streaming services for movies and audiobooks.
Experienced software engineers discuss the real impact of AI on their careers, offering practical advice on how to adapt, specialize, and find meaning beyond the hype.
Developers are looking for languages that balance simplicity with powerful features. This analysis explores compelling alternatives like Clojure, Julia, Standard ML, and Ada, each offering a unique philosophy on productivity and correctness.
Developers debate the C programming language, weighing its unparalleled control and proximity to hardware against its notorious lack of safety and the modern alternatives that prioritize productivity and security.
The 'Tea' app suffered multiple major data breaches, yet remains on the App Store, prompting a debate about Apple's review process, financial incentives, and the software industry's lack of accountability for user data.
An analysis of the modern university's credibility, exploring the tension between its role as a job credential versus a place for learning, and the impact of AI on employer trust.
Have a box full of unused tech swag? Explore practical tips for donating, repurposing, and preventing future clutter, and understand the psychology behind why companies give out these free items.
Discover why AI models tend to be conservative, from their training data mirroring our world to the deliberate safety and commercial controls placed upon them. Learn how you can even make a local AI more unpredictable.
Feeling bored and underutilized at work, but your contract forbids side projects? Explore practical strategies to use your downtime for growth, discreetly build a side business, or find a better job.
Explore the core reasons for skepticism surrounding Large Language Models, moving beyond simplistic explanations to address technical limitations, ethical concerns, and the gap between hype and practical reality.