Encryption in the 1790s
For as long as humans have had writing, there’s been a need to send secret messages. It is easy to think that Enigma machines and their immediate predecessors are old …read more Continue reading Encryption in the 1790s
Author Archives: Al Williams
The Need for Speed: Internet Speed Measurement (or DIY?)
Car enthusiasts want to know how quickly they can make a quarter mile. Weightlifters are forever trying to add one more plate to the bar. Internet denizens have their own …read more Continue reading The Need for Speed: Internet Speed Measurement (or DIY?)
The Need for Speed: Internet Speed Measurement (or DIY?)
Car enthusiasts want to know how quickly they can make a quarter mile. Weightlifters are forever trying to add one more plate to the bar. Internet denizens have their own …read more Continue reading The Need for Speed: Internet Speed Measurement (or DIY?)
Compile Here, Run Everywhere: Crosstool-Ng
In a recent post, I mentioned that I wanted to build some tools for a stripped-down Linux running on a 3D printer with a MIPS CPU. I had two options: …read more Continue reading Compile Here, Run Everywhere: Crosstool-Ng
Postal IRCs are Almost a Thing of the Past
Have you ever found out that something you remember from your youth is now gone, and you didn’t even notice? If you are a certain age, you might feel that …read more Continue reading Postal IRCs are Almost a Thing of the Past
Tired of xargs?
What if you want to do something in Linux for a lot of files? [Numerator] was tired of using xarg and other ways to handle this job and created bashumerate. …read more Continue reading Tired of xargs?
Your AI Ham Radio Buddy
AI chatbots are everywhere these days, and they seem to “know” about everything. But while that is a strength, it can sometimes be a weakness because it isn’t laser-focused on …read more Continue reading Your AI Ham Radio Buddy
A USB Port by Any Other Color…
[Dr. Gough] bought a generic USB 3.0 hub on an Asian website. Surely, USB 3 is mature enough that even the cheapest hub will have some IC in it that …read more Continue reading A USB Port by Any Other Color…
Chromatography as Art
You may or may not remember in some ancient chemistry class studying or even performing chromatography. The short definition is using media like paper or powder to separate a mixture. …read more Continue reading Chromatography as Art
Putting Some Zig in a Linux-Based 3D Printer
Having Linux on so many devices is both a blessing and a curse. Sure, it is great that you can hack on things and modify them or even totally repurpose …read more Continue reading Putting Some Zig in a Linux-Based 3D Printer