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https://matklad.github.io/2022/12/31/raytracer-construction-kit.html
Written by developer matklad, this in-depth tutorial post makes the case for building a toy ray tracer as one of the best exercises for learning a new programming language, covering modules, polymorphism, parallelism, and performance optimization. The post walks through a structured construction kit from basic image output to 3D scenes, Phong shading, scene description languages, mesh support, and performance tuning with BVH trees.
https://lartc.org/howto/lartc.cookbook.ultimate-tc.html
A detailed technical guide from the Linux Advanced Routing & Traffic Control HOWTO covering the 'Ultimate Traffic Conditioner' script for managing network latency, upload/download balance, and QoS on Linux systems. It walks through the theory behind packet queuing on cable and DSL modems and provides ready-to-use tc (traffic control) scripts for achieving low-latency interactive traffic alongside bulk transfers.
https://gunsch.cc/
Andrew Gunsch is a software engineer based in Seattle whose personal site showcases his career in web security, platform engineering, and govtech, along with writings on topics ranging from developer platforms to personal sabbaticals. His work spans contributions to Chromium, Reddit's Devvit platform, and open source projects, making this a compelling portfolio for anyone interested in modern web infrastructure.
https://g-laurent.blogspot.com/2009/11/windows-7-server-2008r2-remote-kernel.html
Laurent Gaffié's security research blog documents a critical Windows 7 and Server 2008R2 remote kernel crash vulnerability he discovered, triggered via an SMB protocol flaw requiring no credentials. The post includes a full advisory, proof-of-concept Python exploit code, and sharp commentary on Microsoft's Security Development Lifecycle failures.
https://chotrin.org/
Chötrin's self-hosted wiki is a digital garden of personal notes published with vimwiki and served from a Raspberry Pi inside a hexagonal end table, covering programming languages like 6502 assembly, Ada, and Zig alongside operating systems such as OpenBSD, Plan 9, and Haiku. The site also branches into NES gaming, watercolor art, a homebrew NES game project, bicycling, and a curated collection of readings and recommendations that reflects a thoughtful, minimalist computing philosophy.
https://random.diamondbyte.org/
Random's personal corner of the web champions older software, legacy devices, and a deliberate rejection of modern AI-infused tech, built using Microsoft Expression Web 4 as a nod to classic web tools. The site features projects, a devices section, a guestbook, and webring participation, making it a cozy hub for like-minded fans of vintage computing culture.
https://cexx.org/craputer.htm
A sharp-tongued critique of budget consumer PCs from manufacturers like eMachines and Compaq, coining the term 'craputer' to describe bloatware-laden, corner-cutting machines that frustrate users with pre-loaded junk and missing OS discs. The site documents specific grievances including desktop sponsor icons, mystery startup programs, and the infamous 'Recovery Diskette' trap that undoes all your cleanup work.
http://network-science.de/ascii
An online ASCII art generator by Joerg Seyfferth that converts any word or text into large ASCII graphic lettering using more than 130 different fonts. A classic old-web utility powered by FIGlet, perfect for creating retro-style email signatures, banners, and text art.
https://gusbus.space/smallweb-subway
Smallweb Subway is a creative project by Gus Bus that visualizes a network of webrings as an interactive subway map, where each colored line represents a themed community of indie websites covering topics like sci-fi art, zines, comics, and poetry. Visitors can "ride" the subway by clicking through member sites, making web discovery feel like navigating a transit system.
http://cpearson.com/excel/KeyboardShortcuts.htm
Charles Pearson's comprehensive Excel keyboard shortcuts reference covers every function key, letter key, and modifier combination for Microsoft Excel on US-English keyboards. Part of the broader Pearson Software Consulting site, this page is a quick-reference guide for Excel power users looking to boost their productivity.