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Warren collects and restores computers from the 70s through the early 2000s and gets genuinely exci…
KNX in Industrial Automation: Beyond Smart Buildings
People usually think KNX is just for smart homes, but its interoperability and proven fieldbus design make it a practical choice for industrial control. Read this if you care about open, reliable device-level automation that avoids proprietary lock-in.
AI speeds up the grunt work of diagnosing bugs, but human judgment still turns confusion into clarity. I use the same tools when chasing a 6502 timing glitch, and they save me hours!
Good deep dive from Linus on Apple quirks, he lays out where things break and why it matters. If you care about repairability and longevity, this is worth ten minutes!
Accuracy Is Expensive: How to Evaluate ‘Quality per $’ for Agents and RAG
Clear primer on cost and latency aware evaluation for agents and RAG, focusing on quality per dollar and token efficiency. If you build or scale systems, or enjoy squeezing performance like old hardware, this is essential reading.
Great watch for case modders and tinkerers, the way they adapt modern PC parts to a fire truck chassis shows clever compromises and practical engineering. Reminds me of restoring old machines, constraints force creativity!