Hacker News
- Modern C++ isn't memory safe, either https://neosmart.net/blog/2018/modern-c-isnt-memory-safe/ 3 comments
- Windows users to remain unpatched against Meltdown/Spectre until January 9 https://neosmart.net/blog/2018/windows-vulnerable-to-meltdown-spectre-until-january-9/ 2 comments
- Show HN: rewrite, a rust-powered in-place file rewrite utility https://neosmart.net/blog/2017/rewrite-a-rust-powered-in-place-file-rewrite-utility/ 5 comments
- Where the TechCrunch Tablet Got it Wrong http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/what-the-techcrunch-tablet-should-really-look-like/ 2 comments
- Gmail Vulnerability Reveals Private Info, Emails, Contacts http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/breaking-severe-gmail-security-vulnerability/ 9 comments
Lobsters
- Life in a post-database world: using crypto to avoid DB writes https://neosmart.net/blog/2015/using-hmac-signatures-to-avoid-database-writes/ 20 comments databases , security
- Implementing truly safe semaphores in rust, and the cost we pay for safety https://neosmart.net/blog/2022/implementing-truly-safe-semaphores-in-rust/ 23 comments rust
- A primer on limitations in rust's support for commutative mathematical operations and how to make breaking API changes without actually breaking downstream code https://neosmart.net/blog/2022/prettysize-0-3-release-and-a-weakness-in-rusts-type-system/ 11 comments rust
- Multi-touch gestures with native touchpad drivers on Linux https://neosmart.net/blog/2020/multi-touch-gestures-on-linux/ 3 comments linux
- How hybrid kernels like Windows NT are underrated and unfairly bashed and are actually better than monolithic kernels like *nix in many aspects. (See Anthony's comment, he's a kernel analyst and a kernel engineer). https://neosmart.net/blog/2008/shipping-seven-is-a-fraud/#comment-160264 98 comments programming
- Microsoft bids adieu to Windows Phone in new emoji https://neosmart.net/blog/2021/microsoft-bids-adieu-to-windows-phone-in-new-emoji/ 37 comments microsoft
- Using SIMD acceleration in rust to create the world’s fastest tac https://neosmart.net/blog/2021/using-simd-acceleration-in-rust-to-create-the-worlds-fastest-tac/ 21 comments rust
- Scripting in rust with self-interpreting rust source code https://neosmart.net/blog/2020/self-compiling-rust-code/ 6 comments rust
- SecureStore.NET updated with a new dotnet tool for interactive CLI use and cross-platform, multi-language libraries for secrets management. Securely store secrets and passwords in git alongside your code. https://neosmart.net/blog/2020/securestore-open-secrets-format/ 10 comments dotnet
- Modern C++ isn't memory safe: how recent language updates fix some safety issues but introduce others https://neosmart.net/blog/2018/modern-c-isnt-memory-safe/ 77 comments programming
- Modern C++ isn't memory safe: recent language updates fix some problems, introduce others https://neosmart.net/blog/2018/modern-c-isnt-memory-safe/#more-4403 27 comments rust
- Windows users to remain vulnerable to Meltdown & Spectre until January 9th; direct patch download links to manually update before then https://neosmart.net/blog/2018/windows-vulnerable-to-meltdown-spectre-until-january-9/ 10 comments netsec
- How to remove "Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]" from boot menu? https://neosmart.net/wiki/setup-was-unable-to-create-a-new-system-partition/ 4 comments techsupport
- Will AMD's Ryzen finally bring SHA extensions to Intel's mainstream CPU offerings? https://neosmart.net/blog/2017/will-amds-ryzen-finally-bring-sha-extensions-to-intels-cpus/ 4 comments programming
- RunInBash is a simple tool designed to make running Linux applications from Windows command line easier and faster https://neosmart.net/blog/2017/meet-your-new-best-friend-for-wsl/ 6 comments programming
- rewrite: a rust-powered, in-place file rewrite utility https://neosmart.net/blog/2017/rewrite-a-rust-powered-in-place-file-rewrite-utility/ 14 comments rust
- Beware of this new Chrome “font wasn’t found” hack! https://neosmart.net/blog/2017/beware-of-this-new-chrome-font-wasnt-found-hack/ 15 comments programming
- Analyzing 145 years and 210,719 games of home vs away: does it make a difference? https://neosmart.net/blog/2016/145-years-and-210719-games-of-home-vs-away-does-it-make-a-difference/ 34 comments baseball
- On the growing, intentional uselessness of Google search results https://neosmart.net/blog/2016/on-the-growing-intentional-uselessness-of-google-search-results/ 18 comments sysadmin
- PC won't turn on https://neosmart.net/wiki/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2013/08/Windows-failed-to-start.png 18 comments techsupport
- pevents: a cross-platform Win32 events library https://neosmart.net/blog/2015/pevents-a-cross-platform-win32-events-library/ 3 comments programming
- Answers to password reset questions are passwords too — so why aren’t you treating them that way? https://neosmart.net/blog/2015/never-store-answers-to-security-questions-in-plain-text/ 41 comments programming
- Never store answers to security questions in plaintext https://neosmart.net/blog/2015/never-store-answers-to-security-questions-in-plain-text 19 comments programming
- Windows Startup Infinite Loop, not really a computer person, please help https://neosmart.net/wiki/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2013/08/Windows-failed-to-start.png.pagespeed.ce.WxFHCTq5bvfYnHeezn4k.png 7 comments techsupport
- Got a new SSD now I can't even boot my computer nor install windows on my hard drives anymore. https://neosmart.net/wiki/0xc000000f/ 12 comments techsupport
- Life in a post-database world: Using crypto to avoid database writes https://neosmart.net/blog/2015/using-hmac-signatures-to-avoid-database-writes/ 11 comments netsec
- Apple finally locks down the USB port in iOS 7 https://neosmart.net/blog/2013/apple-finally-locks-down-the-usb-port-ios-7/ 23 comments apple
- Download.com bundling adware, MS Bing with popular freeware and FOSS downloads http://neosmart.net/blog/2011/open-letter-to-cnet/ 19 comments technology
- Vista ignores Recovery Disk, boots normally http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ 8 comments techsupport
- Google Chrome has a shiny new logo http://neosmart.net/blog/2011/googles-chrome-gets-a-new-logo/ 21 comments software
- Libya now blocking internet access amidst revolts and protests http://neosmart.net/blog/2011/as-arabia-protests-libya-blocks-internet-access/ 6 comments worldnews
- My laptop just decided to go on strike like the French! Help! http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ 19 comments techsupport
- The new version of easybcd, the free bootloader utility supports ext4fs, GRUB2, Windows 7, booting from ISO images, Virtual Harddisk VHDs, network devices, and USBs. http://neosmart.net/blog/2010/welcome-to-easybcd-2/ 4 comments software
- The Un-Improvements to "Find All References" in Visual Studio 2010 http://neosmart.net/blog/2010/the-un-improvements-to-find-all-references-in-visual-studio-2010/ 24 comments programming
- Youtube without the flash. Watch them with HTML5 http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/watch-youtube-videos-in-html5/ 25 comments linux