| 1. | Filing the corners off my MacBooks(kentwalters.com) |
| 859 points by normanvalentine 1 day ago | 423 comments | |
tl;dr: The author files down the sharp aluminum edges of their MacBook, particularly around the notch and bottom edge, to improve wrist comfort. They document the process using progressively finer files and sandpaper (150-400 grit) while protecting internal components with tape, completing the work incrementally to avoid damage. They encourage others to customize their tools and aren't concerned about the practice affecting machine durability. | |
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| 2. | 1D Chess(rowan441.github.io) |
| 834 points by burnt-resistor 1 day ago | 144 comments | |
tl;dr: 1D Chess is a simplified chess variant with only kings, knights, and rooks on a single dimension. White has a forced winning strategy demonstrated by the sequence N4 N5, N6 K7, R4 K6, R2 K7, R5++. The variant, originally described by Martin Gardner in 1980, retains standard chess rules including checkmate, stalemate, and draw conditions despite the reduced complexity. | |
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| 3. | Installing every* Firefox extension(jack.cab) |
| 418 points by RohanAdwankar 1 day ago | 57 comments | |
tl;dr: A developer scraped and installed all 84,235 Firefox extensions (49.3 GB total) by exploiting the AMO API's lack of rate limiting and pagination limits. Analysis revealed widespread PUA schemes (700k+ users in "Custom Web Search" bundles), phishing attacks, AI-generated SEO spam, and that 34% of extensions have zero daily users. Installing all extensions simultaneously rendered Firefox unusable—about:addons took 6 hours to load and regular websites never loaded. | |
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| 4. | Artemis II safely splashes down(cbsnews.com) |
| 923 points by areoform 1 day ago | 287 comments | |
tl;dr: NASA's Artemis II crew successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on April 10, 2026, after a 10-day lunar mission. All four astronauts were recovered in good condition and airlifted to the USS John P. Murtha. The mission set records for farthest human distance from Earth (252,756 miles) and achieved a flawless reentry with parachute deployment. | |
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| 5. | Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in eight-year 'civil war', say researchers(bbc.com) |
| 339 points by neversaydie 1 day ago | 198 comments | |
tl;dr: A stable community of ~200 chimpanzees in Uganda split into two hostile groups in 2018, resulting in 24 killings over eight years—likely triggered by deaths of key social connectors and a change in alpha male leadership in 2015-2017. The researchers argue this demonstrates that group-based conflict can emerge from relational dynamics alone, without requiring human constructs like religion or ideology, suggesting these factors may be underestimated in understanding human warfare. | |
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| 6. | AI assistance when contributing to the Linux kernel(github.com) |
| 337 points by hmokiguess 1 day ago | 246 comments | |
tl;dr: The Linux kernel now provides guidance for AI-assisted contributions: all code must be GPL-2.0-only compatible, humans alone can sign off via DCO, and AI tools must be properly attributed using an "Assisted-by" tag listing the AI model and any specialized analysis tools used. Developers remain fully responsible for reviewing AI-generated code and ensuring legal compliance before submission. | |
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| 7. | WireGuard makes new Windows release following Microsoft signing resolution(lists.zx2c4.com) |
| 481 points by zx2c4 1 day ago | 142 comments | |
tl;dr: WireGuard released updated Windows client and kernel driver (WireGuardNT v0.11 and WireGuard for Windows v0.6) after resolving a Microsoft code-signing account suspension. The update includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and cleaner codebase from dropping legacy Windows compatibility, plus new features like selective allowed IP removal. Microsoft quickly resolved the account block after public attention, enabling the release to proceed normally. | |
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| 8. | Industrial design files for Keychron keyboards and mice(github.com) |
| 379 points by stingraycharles 1 day ago | 119 comments | |
tl;dr: Keychron released production CAD files for 88 keyboard and mouse models (686+ files) under a source-available license enabling personal, educational, and compatible accessory use. The repository supports studying industrial design, remixing cases/plates, and building community mods, while prohibiting direct copying or trademark misuse. Files include STEP, DWG, and DXF formats across multiple keyboard series (Q, K, V, P, L) and mice, with documentation and contribution guidelines. | |
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| 9. | CPU-Z and HWMonitor compromised(theregister.com) |
| 337 points by pashadee 1 day ago | 92 comments | |
tl;dr: CPUID's backend was compromised for ~6 hours (April 9-10), causing their website to serve malicious installers for CPU-Z and HWMonitor instead of legitimate downloads. The malware targeted 64-bit systems with a fake DLL that established C2 connections, executed in-memory PowerShell payloads, and attempted to steal browser credentials. Original signed files weren't affected—only the download delivery mechanism was compromised. | |
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| 10. | JSON formatter Chrome plugin now closed and injecting adware(github.com) |
| 224 points by jkl5xx 1 day ago | 111 comments | |
tl;dr: A popular JSON formatter Chrome extension is transitioning from open source to a closed-source commercial model with premium features. The developer is maintaining JSON Formatter Classic as a free, open-source alternative for users who prefer local-only functionality without updates. The archived repository documents the original extension's features including syntax highlighting, dark mode, and performance optimizations for viewing API responses. | |
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| 11. | Helium is hard to replace(construction-physics.com) |
| 318 points by JumpCrisscross 1 day ago | 222 comments | |
tl;dr: Helium supply disruptions from Middle East conflicts threaten critical industries because the element is nearly irreplaceable for cooling MRI machines, semiconductor manufacturing, fiber optics, and aerospace applications. While helium is abundant in the universe, Earth's supply comes exclusively from underground natural gas deposits in a handful of countries—primarily Qatar and the US—making substitutes impractical for most high-tech uses despite recycling potential. | |
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| 12. | A compelling title that is cryptic enough to get you to take action on it(ericwbailey.website) |
| 239 points by mooreds 1 day ago | 127 comments | |
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| 13. | You can't trust macOS Privacy and Security settings(eclecticlight.co) |
| 462 points by zdw 1 day ago | 158 comments | |
tl;dr: macOS Privacy & Security settings don't accurately reflect actual app access to protected folders like Documents. An app can retain full access to a folder even when the settings show it as blocked, if the user previously granted access via an Open/Save dialog. Resetting this requires a Terminal command and restart, potentially trapping users into unintended persistent permissions. | |
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| 14. | France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech(techcrunch.com) |
| 515 points by Teever 1 day ago | 643 comments | |
tl;dr: France is migrating government computers from Windows to Linux to reduce dependence on U.S. technology and regain control of its digital infrastructure. The transition will begin at the government's digital agency (DINUM) with no specific timeline provided. This move reflects broader European concerns about over-reliance on American tech amid geopolitical tensions, following France's earlier shift away from Microsoft Teams to a French alternative. | |
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| 15. | Sam Altman's response to Molotov cocktail incident(blog.samaltman.com) |
| 306 points by jack_hanford 1 day ago | 651 comments | |
tl;dr: Sam Altman's house was attacked with a Molotov cocktail, which he attributes partly to inflammatory rhetoric about him amid AI anxiety. He outlines his core beliefs on AI democratization, safety, and the need for democratic oversight rather than corporate control, while acknowledging past leadership mistakes. He frames industry conflict as stemming from competition over AGI control and calls for de-escalating rhetoric while advancing AI broadly. | |
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| 16. | Team from ETH Zurich make high quality quantum swap gate using a geometric phase(ethz.ch) |
| 226 points by joko42 2 days ago | 49 comments | |
tl;dr: ETH Zurich researchers demonstrated high-fidelity swap gates for neutral atom quantum computers using geometric phases instead of tunneling effects, achieving 99.91% precision across 17,000 qubit pairs simultaneously. This approach is far more robust against laser intensity fluctuations and experimental noise than previous methods. The work advances neutral atoms as a scalable platform for quantum computing, though additional components like quantum gas microscopes are needed for practical systems. | |
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| 17. | We've raised $17M to build what comes after Git(blog.gitbutler.com) |
| 315 points by ellieh 2 days ago | 692 comments | |
tl;dr: GitButler, founded by GitHub co-creator Scott Chacon, raised $17M Series A to redesign version control beyond Git. The team argues Git's 20-year-old model—designed for linear, single-developer workflows and email patches—fails modern development with AI agents and distributed teams. Their CLI tool enables stacked branches, real-time conflict detection, and better team collaboration while remaining compatible with existing Git projects. | |
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| 18. | FBI used iPhone notification data to retrieve deleted Signal messages(9to5mac.com) |
| 588 points by 01-_- 1 day ago | 291 comments | |
tl;dr: The FBI recovered deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by accessing Apple's internal notification storage database, even after the app was uninstalled. The defendant had notification previews enabled, allowing message content to be cached locally. The exact extraction method remains unclear, but likely involved exploiting iOS vulnerabilities or device backups; Apple recently changed push notification token validation in iOS 16.4. | |
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| 19. | Molotov cocktail is hurled at home of Sam Altman(nytimes.com) |
| 230 points by enraged_camel 1 day ago | 549 comments | |
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| 20. | How NASA built Artemis II’s fault-tolerant computer(cacm.acm.org) |
| 614 points by speckx 2 days ago | 222 comments | |
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