PostsCommentsPayoutsx9ed1732b (55)in #usb • 10 hours agoUnlocking the Secrets of Your USB Devices: A Cross-Platform Adventure in Hardware SleuthingHave you ever plugged in a USB device—a flash drive, a webcam, or even a mysterious gadget from your desk drawer—and wondered, "What's really going on under the hood?" In our…x9ed1732b (55)in #nostr • 15 hours agoGetting Started with Nostr: User Guide for BeginnersWelcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! We've laid the groundwork: From the intro in "What It Is and Why It Matters," through its history in "Origins and Evolution," the…x9ed1732b (55)in #nostr • 2 days agoNostr vs. Centralized Social Media: The Decentralization AdvantageWelcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! So far, we've covered the basics in "Introduction to Nostr: What It Is and Why It Matters," traced its history in "The Origins and…x9ed1732b (55)in #nostr • 3 days agoHow Nostr Works: A Technical PrimerWelcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr! In the previous posts, we introduced what Nostr is and why it matters, then explored its origins and evolution from fiatjaf's 2019…x9ed1732b (55)in #foodproduction • 3 days agoWhy Chickens Don't Stress About Disappearing Eggs: The Surprising Science Behind Hen IndifferenceHave you ever wondered why chickens in a hen house seem completely unfazed when their freshly laid eggs vanish every day? Farmers collect them, yet the hens just keep clucking…x9ed1732b (55)in #widevine • 4 days agoDemystifying Widevine DRM: A Deep Dive into Audio Protection, Autonomy, and the Limits of Digital Rights ManagementIn the ever-evolving world of digital content distribution, few technologies spark as much debate as Digital Rights Management (DRM). Widevine, Google's proprietary DRM system…x9ed1732b (55)in #nostr • 4 days agoThe Origins and Evolution of NostrWelcome back to our 10-part series on Nostr , the decentralized protocol redefining online social interactions. 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This blog post explores the interconnected phenomena of parental suppression of children's…x9ed1732b (55)in #eyecolor • 8 days agoEye Color and Personality: Unraveling Myths, Stereotypes, and the Subtle Threads of Genetic ResearchFor centuries, people have attributed deep meaning to eye color. Brown eyes are said to signal trustworthiness and strength; blue eyes suggest calmness or emotional depth; green…x9ed1732b (55)in #oled • 9 days agoProtecting Your OLED Display: How to Avoid Burn-In from Stationary Browser ElementsOLED displays are a marvel of modern technology, offering stunning contrast, vibrant colors, and true blacks that make everything from movies to web browsing pop. However, they…x9ed1732b (55)in #h264 • 10 days agoOptimizing H.264 Codec Parameters in OpenShot for Enhanced Throughput and Compression EfficiencyIn video post-production, achieving an optimal balance between export speed (throughput) and file size reduction (compression efficiency) while preserving perceptual quality is…x9ed1732b (55)in #shrinkflation • 11 days agoUnveiling the Sweet Deception: Density Manipulation in Soft Drink Packaging as a Strategy for Covert ShrinkflationAbstract This study investigates a novel form of shrinkflation in the soft drink industry, where manufacturers allegedly reduce the actual volume of beverage containers while…x9ed1732b (55)in #seedrecovery • 12 days agoEmoji Seeds: A Whimsical Twist on Crypto Wallet RecoveryEmoji Seeds: A Whimsical Twist on Crypto Wallet Recovery Hey there, crypto enthusiasts and emoji lovers! If you've ever delved into the world of Bitcoin or other…x9ed1732b (55)in #continuity • 13 days agoIs Reality Just a High-Speed Slideshow? Speculating on Discrete vs. Continuous ExistenceHey there, fellow reality-questioners! It's January 2026, and as we hurtle through another year of quantum weirdness and AI advancements, I've been musing about something trippy:…x9ed1732b (55)in #psychology • 14 days agoThe Hidden Cost of Complaining: How It Reshapes Your Brain and Amplifies StressHave you ever caught yourself in a loop of griping about traffic, work, or the weather? A viral post on X from @ShiningScience recently highlighted a provocative claim: "Repeated…x9ed1732b (55)in #lifeanddeath • 15 days agoFunerals as Evidence Against Suicide as a Reset Mechanism in Existential FrameworksAbstract This paper examines funerals as cultural and empirical indicators that suicide does not function as a "reset" in the metaphorical "game" of existence. Drawing on…x9ed1732b (55)in #h264 • 16 days agoDiving Deeper: How H.264 Video Streams Are Carried in TV Broadcasting ProtocolsAh, welcome back to our quiet exploration of broadcasting tech. In the previous post, we touched on H.264's role in standards like ATSC and DVB, much like a steady Nordic wind…x9ed1732b (55)in #encryption • 17 days agoExploitable Entropy Deficiencies in Hardware Key Generation: Vulnerabilities in Smartphone Encryption Chips and Their Implications for Device SecurityAbstract Modern smartphones rely on hardware-backed full-disk encryption (FDE) to protect user data, employing AES-256 with keys derived from hardware security modules (HSMs)…
