Useful tips for everyday
What is Pipe_buf? PIPE_BUF is an implementation-specific constant that specifies the maximum number of bytes that are atomic when writing to a pipe. When writing…
Why is there a difference between file size and size on disk? Size is the actual size of the file in bytes. Size on disk…
How do I open Finder in Mac command line? To open a Finder window in the current directory of your Mac Terminal just issue this…
How can I trick my thermostat? So how do you do that? The trick is to use something to heat up the area around the…
Why random numbers are used in network security? At CloudFlare we need lots of random numbers for cryptographic purposes: we need them to secure SSL…
When do you have to make catch up contributions? The excess of the participant’s compensation over the elective deferral contributions that are not catch-up contributions.…
How to familiarize yourself with a new code base? Below is a summary of the steps I usually follow to familiarise with a new codebase:…
How do you increase P value? When we increase the sample size, decrease the standard error, or increase the difference between the sample statistic and…
How do you put a face on a picture? The pic you choose should not only feature the two faces that you want to interchange,…
Why is an anti-aliasing filter required in the analogue to digital conversion process? Audio applications. Anti-aliasing filters are used at the input of an analog-to-digital…