My Cute Homelab
(wildeboer.net)
As I experiment a lot with open source solutions, I am always in need of a bit of compute power to run stuff on.
As I experiment a lot with open source solutions, I am always in need of a bit of compute power to run stuff on.
The Hobby Computer Culture
(technicshistory.com)
From 1975 through early 1977, the use of personal computers remained almost exclusively the province of hobbyists who loved to play with computers and found them inherently fascinating.
From 1975 through early 1977, the use of personal computers remained almost exclusively the province of hobbyists who loved to play with computers and found them inherently fascinating.
Turing treasure trove rescued from attic goes under the hammer
(theregister.com)
Precious scientific papers once belonging to wartime codebreaking genius Alan Turing – rescued from an attic clear-out where they faced destruction – are set to fetch a fortune at auction next month.
Precious scientific papers once belonging to wartime codebreaking genius Alan Turing – rescued from an attic clear-out where they faced destruction – are set to fetch a fortune at auction next month.
Intel Unveils New GPUs for AI and Workstations
(intel.com)
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 19, 2025 – Today at Computex 2025, Intel unveils a new lineup of graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI accelerators designed for professionals and developers.
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 19, 2025 – Today at Computex 2025, Intel unveils a new lineup of graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI accelerators designed for professionals and developers.
The Golden Age of computer user groups
(arstechnica.com)
Long before subreddits, computer enthusiasts used to get together—in-person!
Long before subreddits, computer enthusiasts used to get together—in-person!
The people stuck using ancient Windows computers
(bbc.com)
CTRL+ALT+DEL, but make it forever. As technology marches on, some people get trapped using decades-old software and devices. Here's a look inside the strange, stubborn world of obsolete Windows machines.
CTRL+ALT+DEL, but make it forever. As technology marches on, some people get trapped using decades-old software and devices. Here's a look inside the strange, stubborn world of obsolete Windows machines.
Building my childhood dream PC
(fabiensanglard.net)
In 1993, I was 14 and already passionate about computers[1]. That year my mother managed to buy a PC for the household. That was quite an effort for a single mother. My brother Aurelien and I spent every waking hour on this machine, staying up all night on weekends.
In 1993, I was 14 and already passionate about computers[1]. That year my mother managed to buy a PC for the household. That was quite an effort for a single mother. My brother Aurelien and I spent every waking hour on this machine, staying up all night on weekends.
Raspberry Pi Reduces Prices on 4GB and 8GB Compute Module 4
(linuxgizmos.com)
This month, Raspberry Pi announced a price reduction for two of its most widely used Compute Module 4 variants. As of May 1, 2025, the 4GB RAM version is now $5 cheaper, while the 8GB RAM version has been reduced by $10. These discounts apply to standard temperature models purchased through Raspberry Pi Approved Resellers.
This month, Raspberry Pi announced a price reduction for two of its most widely used Compute Module 4 variants. As of May 1, 2025, the 4GB RAM version is now $5 cheaper, while the 8GB RAM version has been reduced by $10. These discounts apply to standard temperature models purchased through Raspberry Pi Approved Resellers.
Anti-Personnel Computing (2023)
(erratique.ch)
Anti-personnel computing noun Use of computing devices at the expense of the interests of their users and for the benefit of a third-party entity.
Anti-personnel computing noun Use of computing devices at the expense of the interests of their users and for the benefit of a third-party entity.
Hegel 2.0: The imaginary history of ternary computing (2018)
(cabinetmagazine.org)
Warren McCulloch didn’t want to go to Moscow.
Warren McCulloch didn’t want to go to Moscow.
Why the Apple II Didn't Support Lowercase Letters (2020)
(vintagecomputing.com)
In the early 1970s, I was very poor, living paycheck to paycheck.
In the early 1970s, I was very poor, living paycheck to paycheck.
Radxa Orion O6 brings Arm to the midrange PC (with caveats)
(jeffgeerling.com)
The Radxa Orion O6 is an Arm ITX motherboard with up to 12 cores, 64 GB of RAM, and Armv9.2 support, starting just over $200 USD
The Radxa Orion O6 is an Arm ITX motherboard with up to 12 cores, 64 GB of RAM, and Armv9.2 support, starting just over $200 USD
16-Bit Intel 8088 Chip by Charles Bukowski
(kottke.org)
Today I learned that Charles Bukowski, “laureate of American lowlife”, wrote about the incompatibilities of early computing platforms in a poem called 16-bit Intel 8088 Chip:
Today I learned that Charles Bukowski, “laureate of American lowlife”, wrote about the incompatibilities of early computing platforms in a poem called 16-bit Intel 8088 Chip:
The CL1: the first code deployable biological computer
(corticallabs.com)
Introducing the CL1 The world’s first code deployable biological computer.
Introducing the CL1 The world’s first code deployable biological computer.
China Just Made the Fastest Transistor and It Is Not Made of Silicon
(zmescience.com)
At Peking University, a group of Chinese scientists may have just turned the computing industry up on its head.
At Peking University, a group of Chinese scientists may have just turned the computing industry up on its head.
China Just Made the Fastest Transistor
(zmescience.com)
At Peking University, a group of Chinese scientists may have just turned the computing industry up on its head.
At Peking University, a group of Chinese scientists may have just turned the computing industry up on its head.
Microsoft's "1‑bit" AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems
(arstechnica.com)
Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.
Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.
Reversible computing with mechanical links and pivots
(tennysontbardwell.com)
With the concern that “Moore’s Law is dead,” new interest has grown for unconventional forms of computing.
With the concern that “Moore’s Law is dead,” new interest has grown for unconventional forms of computing.
Classic Computer Replicas
(obsolescence.dev)
After World War II, computers evolved with amazing speed, discovering the path to modern computing.
After World War II, computers evolved with amazing speed, discovering the path to modern computing.
The Future of Compute: Nvidia's Crown Is Slipping
(mohitdagarwal.substack.com)
Demand consolidation, changing compute mix, custom silicon, and distributed training will hurt NVIDIA's pole position.
Demand consolidation, changing compute mix, custom silicon, and distributed training will hurt NVIDIA's pole position.
The Good Karma Kit
(archivebox.github.io)
A Docker Compose project to run on servers with spare CPU, disk, and bandwidth. Help the world by contributing your unused computing power to good causes.
A Docker Compose project to run on servers with spare CPU, disk, and bandwidth. Help the world by contributing your unused computing power to good causes.
All-in-Memory Stochastic Computing Using ReRAM
(arxiv.org)
As the demand for efficient, low-power computing in embedded and edge devices grows, traditional computing methods are becoming less effective for handling complex tasks.
As the demand for efficient, low-power computing in embedded and edge devices grows, traditional computing methods are becoming less effective for handling complex tasks.
NonStop 80s Servers
(wikipedia.org)
NonStop is a series of server computers introduced to market in 1976 by Tandem Computers Inc.,[1] beginning with the NonStop product line.[2] It was followed by the Tandem Integrity NonStop line of lock-step fault-tolerant computers, now defunct (not to be confused with the later and much different Hewlett-Packard Integrity product line extension). The original NonStop product line is currently offered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise since Hewlett-Packard Company's split in 2015.
NonStop is a series of server computers introduced to market in 1976 by Tandem Computers Inc.,[1] beginning with the NonStop product line.[2] It was followed by the Tandem Integrity NonStop line of lock-step fault-tolerant computers, now defunct (not to be confused with the later and much different Hewlett-Packard Integrity product line extension). The original NonStop product line is currently offered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise since Hewlett-Packard Company's split in 2015.