For Maciek

2024 - for Maciek

Computers, electronics, music, video, retro computing.

Work - AI, code, business (21)

• A Adblock Meets Privoxy: Lightweight Ad Blocking - MJ's project replacing memory-heavy AdBlock browser extension with lightweight Privoxy-based filtering. · #privacy #browser-tools #optimization · M
• A How to Build Anything Extremely Quickly - Essay on outline speedrunning methodology for building anything 10x faster with recursive outlining. · #productivity #development #methodology · M
• B The Secret to Finding the Best Idea: Think Worst First - Essay on finding great ideas by exploring the absolute worst first, featuring Brian Eno and David Bowie. · #ideation #creativity #problem-solving · M
• B Vega: A Visualization Grammar - Declarative visualization grammar for creating interactive data visualizations with JSON specifications. · #data-visualization #design #development · M
• B OmniSenseVoice: High-Speed Speech Recognition - Fast speech recognition model with word-level timestamps for accurate transcription and audio indexing. · #speech-recognition #audio-processing · M
• B Srcbook: TypeScript Notebook for Prototyping - TypeScript notebook environment for rapid prototyping, interactive development, and exploratory code. · #development-tools #typescript #productivity · M
• B NirSoft Freeware Utilities - Extensive collection of Windows system utilities, desktop tools, and password recovery applications. · #windows #utilities #freeware · M
• B Challenging Software Projects Some Programmers Should Try - Curated list of challenging software projects for developers to practice and improve their skills. · #programming #projects #learning · M
• B How malloc broke Serenity's JPGLoader, or: how to win the lottery - Detailed post-mortem debugging a memory allocation bug causing JPG image corruption in SerenityOS. · #debugging #c #memory · M
• B Brainwaves on a Budget: Neural Networks from Toy EEG - Article on training neural networks using affordable brainwave sensors from consumer toy devices. · #ai-ml #neurotechnology #hardware · M
• B Plasmo: Browser Extension Framework - Comprehensive framework for building browser extensions with modern tooling and bundling support. · #browser-extensions #web-development #framework · M
• B Robert Elder's Guide To GNU Coreutils - Comprehensive reference guide to GNU Coreutils covering essential Unix command-line system tools. · #linux #command-line #system-tools · M
• B Bug Squash: An Underrated Interview Question - Essay on bug squash as high-signal interview format for evaluating practical engineering skills. · #software-engineering #interviewing #hiring · M
• B Cucumber in Cypress: Step-by-Step Guide - Complete guide for integrating Cucumber BDD framework with Cypress end-to-end testing framework. · #testing #cypress #bdd · M
• B Teable: AI-Powered Airtable Alternative - Next-generation Airtable alternative with AI capabilities and Postgres backend for no-code apps. · #no-code #databases #productivity · M
• B Privoxy: Privacy-Focused Web Proxy - Non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering for privacy, data modification, and HTTP headers. · #privacy #network-tools #proxy · M
• B Lessons Learned in 35 Years of Making Software - Career retrospective on software management and industry lessons from Jim Grey's experience. · #software-engineering #career #management · M
• B MarkdownDown: Convert Webpages to Markdown - Tool converting any webpage to clean markdown with locally downloaded images and formatting. · #productivity #content-conversion #markdown · M
• B Webcrumbs: JavaScript Plugin Framework - Framework for building reusable JavaScript plugins compatible with any site or stack. · #web-development #plugins #javascript · M
• C ReactJS Interview Questions 2024 - Curated React interview questions covering beginner to advanced topics for 2024 interviews. · #react #web-development #interviewing · M
• D Every React Concept Explained in 12 Minutes - (unverified - page not reachable) · #react #web-development #learning · M

Music - synths, MIDI, audio (16)

• A LosslessCut: The Swiss Army Knife of Lossless Video/Audio Editing - FFmpeg-based tool for lossless video and audio cutting without re-encoding or quality loss. · #video-editing #audio #ffmpeg · M
• A SP-404MK2 MIDI Reference Manual - Complete MIDI reference and chart for SP-404MK2 hardware integration and control. · #music-production #midi #hardware · M
• A M8 Tracker Headless Setup Documentation - Guide for running M8 chip tracker hardware in headless mode without screen. · #m8-tracker #sequencer #music-production · M
• B Shazam Song Recognition Algorithm - Song recognition algorithm inspired by Shazam's fingerprinting approach; study to understand audio matching and music identification tech. · #music-tech #audio #algorithm · M
• B Harley Benton StreetBox-60 Portable Amplifier - Harley Benton StreetBox-60 is a portable battery-powered amplifier for acoustic instruments; review for gigging or practice. · #music-gear #amplifier #portable · M
• B Orca: 2D Live Programming Language - Orca is a 2D esoteric live programming language where each letter is an operator; use for algorithmic music and visuals. · #esoteric-lang #music-lang #creative-coding · M
• B Orca-c: Live Programming in C - Orca-c is a C-language port of Orca live programming environment; compile to run Orca on resource-constrained systems. · #orca #creative-coding #music-lang · M
• B m8c: M8 Tracker Headless Client - m8c is a cross-platform headless client for M8 tracker; download for live music composition on Linux, Mac, Windows. · #music-tech #tracker #midi · M
• B Chrome Music Lab - Song Maker - Browser-based music composition tool for creating and sharing songs without specialized knowledge or gear. · #music-creation #browser-tool · M
• B Chromatone: Visual Music Language Hub - Interactive hub for learning, exploring, and teaching music theory using visual representations. · #music-theory #visualization · M
• B Citizen DJ: Make Music from Library Collections - Public tool for creating hip-hop music by remixing free audio and video from library archives. · #music-creation #sampling · M
• B Koel - Personal Music Streaming Service - Modern open-source personal music streaming service built with Laravel and Vue.js backend. · #music-streaming #open-source #music-tech · M
• B SP-404MK2 Koala Sampler Operation Manual - Manual for operating Koala Sampler app from SP-404MK2 hardware sampler device. · #music-production #sampler #hardware · M
• B Aphex Twin Production Breakdown - Analysis of Aphex Twin's Vordhosbn production and 90s tracker music history. · #electronic-music #production #trackers · M
• B Nunomo Qun Mk2 Portable Synthesizer - Compact portable synth with looper, sequencer, FM and granular synthesis. · #synth #music-gear #portable · M
• B Ghazala: DIY Audio & Circuit Bending Artist - Bio page of pioneering self-taught circuit bender and multimedia artist. · #circuit-bending #diy-audio #artist · M

Fun - hardware, retro, maker, video (35)

• A Fifty Things You Can Do with a Software Defined Radio - Exploration of 50 practical SDR applications: amateur radio, spectrum analysis, signal capture, surveillance. · #sdr #radio #electronics #spectrum · M
• A Building an E-ink Picture Frame that Displays iCloud Photos - DIY electronics project: syncing e-ink display to iCloud albums with full hardware and code walkthrough. · #electronics #eink #maker #diy · M
• A Glider: Open-Source E-ink Monitor - Open-source project for building E-ink computer displays with full hardware design and specifications. · #eink #hardware #open-source #monitor · M
• A Bit-Banging Bluetooth Low Energy - Technical guide to creating BLE-compliant advertisement packets without standard radio hardware. · #bluetooth #ble #reverse-engineering #hardware · M
• A Pen Plotter Programming: The Basics - Introduction to programming pen plotters for generative art, design, and creative vector output. · #plotters #generative-art #hardware · M
• B CRT Effects on Pixel Art - Analysis of how CRT displays render pixel art aesthetically; read for retro computing appreciation and visual design principles. · #pixel-art #retro #crt · M
• B Ronin: LISP Image Processing Tool - Ronin is a LISP-based image processing tool for automation; use to write procedural graphics and batch image operations. · #image-processing #lisp #art-tool · M
• B Serial Over USB on RPi Zero W - Raspberry Pi forum discussion on serial-over-USB configuration; check for hardware setup guidance and wiring reference. · #electronics #raspberrypi #diy · M
• B Foliate — E-book Reader for Linux - Open-source Linux ebook reader supporting multiple formats with customizable fonts, spacing, and color schemes. · #ebook-reader #linux #open-source · M
• B Tracking a Cat with TensorFlow and Coral - Practical project using TensorFlow object detection and Coral TPU for real-time pet tracking and monitoring. · #tensorflow #edge-computing #computer-vision · M
• B Docker-OSX: Run macOS in Docker - Docker-OSX runs full macOS virtual machines in Docker with X11; use for CI/CD testing or security research. · #docker #devops #systems · M
• B How to Make Conductive Tin Oxide Coatings on Glass - Guide for applying conductive tin oxide coatings to glass for electronics projects, touchscreens, circuits. · #materials-science #diy-electronics · M
• B Ryujinx: Nintendo Switch Emulator - Official Nintendo Switch emulator with final releases and community forks supporting modern game libraries. · #emulation #gaming · M
• B Pilet: Portable Pi5 Mini-Computer with 7-Hour Battery - Open-source portable mini-computer with Raspberry Pi 5, dual 8000mAh battery in 5" and 7" variants. · #hardware #single-board-computer #portable · M
• B Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ on Sale for $12 - Accessory expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5 enabling M.2 NVMe storage and AI accelerator support. · #raspberry-pi #nvme #hardware #ai-accelerators · M
• B Ditch the Sim Rig: Convert Your Car to a Simulator - DIY guide to using a real car as simulation rig via CAN bus tools instead of dedicated hardware. · #diy-projects #car-hacking #hardware · M
• B HID-Remapper: Programmable USB Adapter - Open-source programmable USB adapter for remapping input devices and custom controller setup. · #hardware #electronics #usb · M
• B KnitScape: Computational Design for Knitting Patterns - System for computational design and simulation of slip and tuck colorwork knitting patterns. · #computational-design #crafts #creative-tech · M
• B Video Feedback Fractals with Remote Fishes - Video art demonstration of fractal patterns from analog video feedback loops. · #video-feedback #generative #art · M
• B HackberryPi Cyberdeck: Portable Computing - Handheld Raspberry Pi device with mechanical keyboard for portable hacking. · #cyberdeck #raspberry-pi #hardware · M
• B CABLES Visual Programming Editor (Offline) - Open-source node-based visual editor for creative coding, runs locally. · #creative-coding #visual-programming #generative · M
• C Coffee Brewing Sonoreactor Research - Research study on ultrasonic reactor technology for fast cold brew coffee production with preserved taste. · #materials-science #sonoreactor · M · archived
• C Machina: AI Video Surveillance System - Open-source video surveillance system combining OpenCV, YOLO object detection, and LLaVA vision reasoning. · #computer-vision #yolo-llava · M
• C Ultrasonic Cold Brew Coffee in Minutes - Engineers use ultrasonic sound waves to extract cold brew coffee in three minutes instead of hours. · #materials-science #sonoreactor · M
• C Low Cost Robot - Open-source low-cost robotics project repository with hardware designs, code, and instructions. · #robotics #hardware #maker · M
• C tinyPod: Phone-Free Pocket Device - Minimalist pocket device concept designed to reduce smartphone dependence and reclaim focus. · #hardware #minimalism #gadget · M
• C Fixing Kindle Fire Boot Loop Recovery - (Verify via Stack Exchange) Solutions for recovering Kindle Fire from boot loop. · #kindle #android #repair · M · archived
• C Kindle Fire HD System Recovery Tool - XDA forum tool for restoring system image after failed device modifications. · #kindle #recovery #android · M
• C Using Kindle as E-ink Display Monitor - Technical guide for converting Kindle into external e-ink coding display. · #kindle #eink #hardware-hack · M
• C Ask HN: Learning Robotics With Children - Hacker News discussion on best approaches for teaching robotics to kids. · #robotics #education #learning · M
• C Installing Android 7 on Kindle Fire HD - Video tutorial for installing full Android OS on Kindle Fire HD. · #kindle #android #hardware-mod · M
• C Installing Stock Android on Kindle Fire 2012 - Guide for running full Android OS on 2012 Kindle Fire tablet. · #android #kindle #hardware-mod · M
• C Rooting Boox Palma E-reader Discussion - Forum discussion about jailbreaking Boox Palma e-ink tablet. · #eink #android-mod #hardware · M
• D 100R — about us - (unverified - page not reachable) · #art #creative-computing · M · archived
• D Inside a Low Budget Consumer Hardware Espionage Implant - (unverified - page not reachable) · #security #hardware #reverse-engineering · M

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