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According to Miningstore.com, U.S. tariffs set to take effect August 1st impose duties of 36% on Thailand‑made ASICs, 32% on those from Indonesia, and 25% on machines from Malaysia and China raising landed costs for new mining hardware. These sharp increases apply to new and replacement ASICs, affecting valuation of both future purchases and existing…
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Basel Medical Group Ltd, a Singapore‑based healthcare provider listed on NASDAQ under the ticker BMGL, signed a purchase agreement to acquire up to 10,000 Bitcoin, totaling approximately US $1 billion—by issuing ordinary shares in exchange with a consortium of Bitcoin holders. Company management stated the acquisition aims to diversify its treasury reserves significantly, reinforce its balance sheet,…
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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have harnessed electricity from falling raindrops using an apparatus that mimics rainfall into a narrow vertical tube, generating enough power to light 12 LED bulbs. Wires attached at the tube’s top and bottom collect charge created through a process called charge separation. Rain-sized droplets are released into a…
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A new molten hydroxide salt battery was unveiled at the MOSS facility in Esbjerg, Denmark. The system stores renewable electricity as heat by melting hydroxide salt to around 600 °C (1,112 °F) and later discharges it as steam for industrial or grid use. Capacity totals one gigawatt-hour, sufficient to power 100,000 homes for ten hours. Efficiency reaches…
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Ethiopian Electric Power generated approximately $200 million in the first half of 2025 from bitcoin miners, leveraging surplus hydroelectric power from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam . Annual revenue from bitcoin mining now makes up around 18 percent of total electricity sales for EEP, a jump from $55 million over ten months in late 2024. Over 25 mining firms have signed…
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The taskkill command is a powerful Windows OS CLI tool that allows users to forcefully terminate running processes directly from the terminal. Unlike the Task Manager’s graphical interface, taskkill gives users precise control over which processes to end, either by using the process name (also called the image name) or its unique process ID (PID).…
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The power supply unit (PSU) is the heart of a PC’s electrical system, converting AC wall power into usable DC voltages for internal components. Technicians must understand not just how many watts a system needs, but how rails and amperage affect power delivery. A PSU’s wattage rating indicates the maximum combined power it can deliver,…
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Modern systems now rely heavily on Solid-State Drives (SSDs) for fast data access, but not all SSDs are built the same. Two common types—NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) and SATA (Serial ATA)—differ dramatically in speed, interface, and performance. SATA SSDs use the older SATA interface, originally designed for hard drives. They’re limited to a theoretical maximum…
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Betaray is a spherical glass solar energy generator developed by German architect André Broessel of Rawlemon Studios. Prototype uses a transparent ball lens and dual-axis tracking device to concentrate ambient light, including sunlight, moonlight and cloudlight, up to 10,000× intensity. Impressive early tests suggest up to 35% higher efficiency than conventional dual-axis photovoltaic designs and ability…
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In C++, large programs are typically divided into multiple files to keep code modular, maintainable, and reusable. One of the most important tools in that structure is the header file, usually marked with the .h or .hpp extension. Header files declare the interfaces of your program—such as function prototypes, class definitions, and constants—while leaving the…
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When you write a C++ program, you are not writing instructions a computer can understand directly. You are writing human-readable source code. The process that transforms your .cpp or .cc files into an executable program is called compilation, and it happens in multiple stages. These stages are carried out by a compiler toolchain, often referred…
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According to SEC filings, Saudi Arabia’s central bank, SAMA, disclosed ownership of 25,656 shares in MicroStrategy—now rebranded as Strategy—a software firm that holds over 568,000 BTC on its balance sheet. That indirect investment grants Riyadh sizable exposure to Bitcoin without purchasing cryptocurrency directly. Per Strategy’s filings, those shareholdings translate into an estimated $60 billion‑plus in Bitcoin…
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For the past month or so there were several bitaxe devices at my micro data center that indicated they were in a state of overheating. You will see a tab on your dashboard that says “Bitaxe has overheated – See settings.” It is likely that your machine needs a firmware update. While I did create…
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The U.S. Senate has officially passed the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill regulating stablecoins—digital assets typically pegged to the U.S. dollar. The legislation passed with bipartisan support and now moves to the House of Representatives, marking a historic moment as the first major cryptocurrency legislation to clear the Senate. According to Politico, the GENIUS Act…
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Shelby County Health Department issued an air permit on July 2, 2025, allowing xAI to operate up to 15 methane gas combustion turbines at its Memphis data center powering the Colossus supercomputer. Community activists and environmental groups dispute the legality of the permit, citing months of unpermitted operations that allegedly violated the Clean Air Act. xAI…
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Liquid cooling is an advanced thermal management solution used in desktops to dissipate heat more effectively than traditional air cooling. It involves circulating a coolant—usually distilled water or a specialized liquid—through tubes connected to a water block mounted on the CPU or GPU. Heat is transferred from the component to the coolant, then pushed through…
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Per multiple reports, Addentax Group Corp.—a Nasdaq-listed Chinese textile and garment company—announced plans to acquire up to 8,000 BTC, along with memecoins such as the TRUMP token, through a common-stock issuance valued at approximately $800 million to select crypto holders. Addentax CEO Hong Zhida said the move aligns with the firm’s broader blockchain strategy to strengthen its balance…
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Per New York Times, an executive order issued in March directs federal agencies to share unclassified information, enabling the Trump administration to use Palantir’s Foundry platform to integrate data across departments such as DHS, HHS, IRS, Social Security, and Pentagon. Foundry provides a unified interface for analyzing and visualizing inter-agency datasets, with the potential to merge…
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The relationship between faith and science is intertwined, with both seeking truth and meaning. Historical parallels show shifts in authority and access, from religious interpretation to financial systems. These shifts emphasize the importance of accessibility and individual sovereignty.
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Eric Trump recently stated, “Bitcoin is leading the way in digital transformation,” during a public appearance, underscoring the Trump family’s increasing involvement in the cryptocurrency sector. Eric Trump and his brother, Donald Trump Jr., have been actively expanding their presence in the crypto industry. They co-founded American Bitcoin, a mining venture in partnership with Hut…
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In a recent CNBC interview, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, addressed concerns about quantum computing’s potential impact on Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. He acknowledged that if a powerful quantum or supercomputer capable of breaking current cryptographic standards were developed, the Bitcoin protocol could undergo a software update to adopt quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms. Saylor emphasized that…
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If your SupraHex unit is not appearing on your mining pool dashboard, it’s likely due to outdated or incompatible firmware. To resolve this issue: Check for the latest firmware release by clicking the Check in the settings section of your miners graphical user interface (GUI). After the Download of the “esp-miner.bin” and “www.bin” files upload…
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President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House that the Department of Government Efficiency— also known as DOGE—might become a “monster” that could “go back and eat Elon” Musk. Trump added he is reviewing whether to deport Musk back to South Africa, the entrepreneur’s native country, stating “we’ll have to take a look” when asked…
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Fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has officially integrated Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network across all its U.S. locations. This move allows customers to pay for their meals using Bitcoin by scanning a Lightning-enabled QR code at the register, facilitating instant, low-fee transactions. The company announced the rollout on May 16, 2025, marking a significant…
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NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, and Disney Research have jointly unveiled Newton, an open-source physics engine designed to enhance robotic learning and development. Built on NVIDIA’s Warp framework, Newton aims to bridge the gap between simulated environments and real-world applications, enabling robots to perform complex tasks with greater precision. The engine supports differentiable physics and is compatible…
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The Volonaut Airbike, created by Jetson ONE inventor Tomasz Patan, has completed its first successful flight—an achievement that signals a paradigm shift in personal aviation. Constructed using ultralight carbon fiber and 3D-printed elements, the Airbike is seven times lighter than conventional motorcycles. Its raw, open-air design eliminates traditional safety cages, inviting riders to lean forward…
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Recent scientific advancements have enabled the creation of gold in laboratory settings, prompting discussions about the future of gold’s value and scarcity. At CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), physicists have successfully transformed lead into gold through high-energy collisions. These experiments, part of the ALICE project, achieved the transmutation by knocking out three protons from lead…
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President Donald Trump referred to White House correspondent Hariana Veras as “beautiful” and expressed a desire for “more reporters like you,” joking that commenting might “end my political career.” Veras, originally from Angola and covering the White House, shared that she “saw hope” in Congo and noted that President Félix Tshisekedi proposed nominating Trump for a Nobel…
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A recent study by Northwestern Mutual reveals that only 9% of Americans have saved ten times their annual income for retirement, a benchmark often recommended by financial experts for a comfortable retirement. This statistic underscores a significant gap between retirement savings goals and actual savings among U.S. adults. The same study indicates that Americans believe…
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In modern laptops, tablets, and smartphones, the digitizer is the component responsible for converting touch input into digital signals. It sits directly above the display and allows the user to interact with the screen using fingers or a stylus. Whether it’s tapping icons, pinching to zoom, or drawing with precision, the digitizer is what translates…
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According to Reuters, FHFA Director William Pulte instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin preparing to treat cryptocurrency holdings as assets in single‑family mortgage risk assessments. Pulte emphasized borrowers should be allowed to count crypto assets without first converting them to U.S. dollars, provided those assets are held on U.S.‑regulated centralized exchanges subject to applicable laws. Per…
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Developed by UK-based startup Open Bionics, the Hero Arm is the world’s first 3D-printed bionic arm with clinical approval. Lightweight and built for below-elbow amputees, the device has advanced from wired functionality to a wireless version that remains operational even when detached from the body. It interprets electrical muscle signals to power intuitive hand movements,…
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UFC champion and Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor has publicly called for the establishment of a national Bitcoin strategic reserve in Ireland. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), McGregor stated, “An Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve will give power to the people’s money,” emphasizing his belief in Bitcoin’s potential to empower citizens financially. McGregor’s proposal…
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Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) has successfully completed testing of its latest Bitcoin mining chip, SEAL03, achieving a power efficiency of 9.7 joules per terahash (J/TH) in ultra power-saving mode. This milestone aligns with the company’s SEALMINER technology roadmap and reflects its commitment to advancing mining performance and energy efficiency. Developed in collaboration with Taiwan…
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Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin will replace the U.S. dollar as the dominant global currency within the next decade. In a recent interview, Draper emphasized that Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and fixed supply make it a superior alternative to fiat currencies, which are susceptible to inflation and government manipulation. Draper…
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Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a multi-year partnership with autonomous vehicle startup May Mobility to deploy thousands of self-driving vehicles on its ride-hailing platform across U.S. cities, beginning with Arlington, Texas, by late 2025. The collaboration aims to scale autonomous vehicle (AV) transportation in the United States, an estimated $1 trillion market. Under the agreement,…
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According to Linux.com, GParted—short for GNOME Partition Editor—remains one of the most trusted tools in the Linux ecosystem for managing disk partitions, especially in systems using EFI bootloaders and encrypted logical volume management (LVM). sers can graphically create, resize, format, and delete partitions across a wide range of file systems including ext4, fat32, and NTFS.…
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The /var directory in Linux is where variable, constantly changing files are stored. It contains logs, mail spools, databases, temporary caches, and other files that grow or update as the system runs. Subdirectories like /var/log hold system logs, /var/spool manages queued jobs like print tasks or mail, and /var/tmp temporarily holds files that should survive…
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The rapid rise of Bitcoin mirrors the early days of the Internet.
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According to Reuters, Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT—together controlling over 90 % of the global Bitcoin mining hardware market—have begun relocating parts of their production to the U.S. in order to avoid escalating tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. Per Reuters, Bitmain initiated U.S. assembly of its mining rigs in December 2024, shortly after Trump regained office.…
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According to Binance News and Cointime, California pension funds disclosed on May 16, 2025, a purchase of $276 million in MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares—a strategic move that provides Bitcoin exposure via equity holdings. Per Cryptopolitan and TheCryptoBasic, investments from at least two major California systems—CalSTRS and CalPERS—total 694,119 shares, representing a combined $276 million stake. Cryptopolitan notes public pension…
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Heritage Distilling Holding Co. (NASDAQ: CASK), a publicly traded whiskey producer valued at approximately $200 million, has announced it will begin accepting Bitcoin for product purchases and will hold the proceeds in its corporate treasury. Per the official announcement, Heritage is partnering with crypto-payment platforms to integrate Bitcoin directly into its consumer payment systems, marking…
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Economist Peter Schiff has publicly criticized Michael Saylor’s characterization of Bitcoin as “digital energy.” Schiff questioned the practicality of using Bitcoin to generate power, contrasting it with crude oil’s essential role in preventing mass starvation. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has previously described Bitcoin as “digital energy,” suggesting that it conserves energy in cyberspace…
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Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a leading technology company specializing in blockchain and high-performance computing, has announced plans to expand its Bitcoin mining operations into Ethiopia. The company has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and a turnkey agreement to acquire and develop a 50-megawatt (MW) mining data center in the Oromia Region for $7.5…
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The /usr directory in Linux holds the majority of user-level applications, libraries, documentation, and system utilities that are not required during the initial stages of booting. While its name might suggest it’s for user files, it’s actually more like a shared, read-only part of the system for application files and binaries. Subdirectories like /usr/bin, /usr/sbin,…
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The sed command in Linux is a powerful stream editor used to filter, find, and modify text within files or input streams. Short for “stream editor,” sed operates line-by-line and can perform operations like search-and-replace, deletion, insertion, or even complex pattern matching using regular expressions. It is commonly used for parsing and transforming text in…
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The mkfifo command in Linux is used to create named pipes, also known as FIFOs (First In, First Out). Unlike regular files, a FIFO behaves like a pipe that allows data to flow between processes. You can think of it as a communication tunnel where one process writes data and another reads it. For example,…
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Digihost Technology Inc. has announced a $100 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering in collaboration with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, signaling a major strategic push toward infrastructure growth. The funds are expected to support data center expansions and targeted acquisitions, reinforcing the company’s presence in the competitive Bitcoin mining and AI compute markets. The announcement, confirmed by…
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During a press conference in Los Angeles where DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was detailing escalated ICE and immigration enforcement operations, Senator Alex Padilla (D‑CA) rose up to ask a question about the impact of these actions. He identified himself as a U.S. Senator but was quickly seized—pushed to the ground, handcuffed, and physically removed from…
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The locate command in Linux is used to quickly search for files by name across the entire filesystem. Unlike the find command, which actively searches through directories in real-time, locate uses a prebuilt index from a database (usually updated with the updatedb command). This makes it incredibly fast and efficient. For example, typing locate passwd…
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Bitmain’s upcoming Antminer S23 Hyd 3U is poised to debut in January 2026, delivering a peak hashrate of 1.16 PH/s for Bitcoin miners using the SHA-256 algorithm. The unit consumes 11020W of power and boasts an energy efficiency of 9.5 J/TH, placing it among the most efficient hydro-cooled models to date. Compact in a 3U…
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Per a U.S. SEC 13F filing, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala disclosed ownership of approximately 8.73 million shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), valued at $408.5 million as of March 31, 2025. That figure represents a 6% increase from end‑2024 levels when Mubadala held 8.2 million shares valued around $436 million—a strategic upsizing into Bitcoin exposure via a regulated ETF…
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Iran has been exploring the use of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, to facilitate international trade and mitigate the impact of economic sanctions. In August 2022, Iran reportedly placed its first official import order using cryptocurrency, valued at $10 million, as part of a broader strategy to bypass U.S. sanctions and conduct trade through digital assets. Following…
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In Linux, path shortcuts help users move through the file system quickly and efficiently. These symbols are used in the terminal to reference common directory locations without typing the full path. These shortcuts are essential for navigation, scripting, and system administration. Mastering them helps Linux+ candidates work faster and with more precision across different directories.…
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Kentucky has recently enacted House Bill 701, known as the “Bitcoin Rights” bill, which was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear on March 24, 2025. This legislation safeguards the rights of individuals to self-custody digital assets, operate blockchain nodes, and engage in digital asset transactions without fear of discrimination. It also prohibits local zoning…
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Arizona is actively advancing legislation to integrate Bitcoin into its financial and legal systems. Notably, Senate Bill 1062 (SB1062) seeks to classify Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as legal tender within the state. This bill defines legal tender to include any medium of exchange authorized by the U.S. Constitution or Congress, encompassing cryptocurrencies. In addition to…
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North Carolina lawmakers have introduced multiple bills aiming to integrate cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, into the state’s financial strategy. One notable proposal, the Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act (Senate Bill 327), seeks to authorize the state treasurer to allocate up to 10% of public funds into Bitcoin. This initiative positions North Carolina among several states…
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A recent report from Realtor.com reveals that the annual income required to afford a median-priced home in the United States has surged to approximately $114,000. This marks a 70.1% increase from $67,000 in 2019, driven by rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates . The median national listing price in April 2025 stood at $431,250,…
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Swedish steelmaker SSAB has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the world’s first fossil-free steel to Volvo Group. This development stems from the HYBRIT initiative, a collaboration between SSAB, mining company LKAB, and energy firm Vattenfall, aiming to revolutionize steel production by eliminating fossil fuels from the process. The traditional method of using coking coal…
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The /opt directory is used in Linux for installing optional or third-party software that is not part of the default package management system. Many commercial applications or special-purpose tools are installed into /opt to keep them separate from system-managed software. If you install proprietary software like VMware or a custom application, it may place its…
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The /mnt directory in Linux serves as a traditional location for temporarily mounting filesystems. Unlike /media, which is mostly used for automatic mounting of USBs and other external devices, /mnt is primarily used by system administrators for manual mounts during maintenance, recovery, or troubleshooting. When you need to access another drive or partition for testing…
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The /media directory is used in Linux to automatically mount removable storage devices such as USB drives, DVDs, and external hard drives. When you insert a USB or plug in a storage device, most Linux distributions will automatically create a subdirectory inside /media and mount the device there. This helps users access external drives easily…
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This report will remain under active revision until June 19, 2026. Content may be added, updated, or refined as additional information becomes available. Findings are subject to change throughout the reporting period. Preface I began exploring scientific theories in middle school – around the sixth or seventh grade – and by my high school years,…
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In The Bitcoin Mining Singularity, I introduced a theoretical convergence point — 1 joule of energy producing 1 terahash per second (1 J/TH) — as a future milestone in Bitcoin mining hardware. The prediction was built on data from real ASIC models, beginning with the Antminer S9 in 2016 (100 J/TH) and accelerating to the…
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The /lib directory in Linux holds critical system libraries and kernel modules required for the core functionality of the operating system. Think of these libraries as building blocks that essential programs and commands rely on to work properly. For example, when you run commands from /bin or /sbin, those commands often need shared libraries stored…
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The /home directory is where Linux stores all the personal files and settings for regular users. Each user gets their own subdirectory under /home, such as /home/alex or /home/jordan, where they keep documents, downloads, pictures, and personal configuration files. This structure helps separate user data from system data, making the system more organized and secure.…
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In a recent social media post, prominent Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser humorously proposed that the United States could maintain fiscal neutrality by selling its substantial cheese reserves to invest in Bitcoin. Keiser’s comment, shared on X.com, stated, “Selling America’s strategic cheese reserve and buying Bitcoin is budget neutral.” The U.S. government has historically maintained significant…
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In El Salvador, students are engaging with Bitcoin mining technology through hands-on experience with NerdMiner devices. These educational tools simulate the Bitcoin mining process, offering an approachable and captivating learning experience. Recent reports highlight that these students are learning to flash NerdMiner devices and connect to public mining pools, achieving solo mining rates of 77…
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OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Unlike traditional LCDs, OLEDs emit light directly from each pixel without requiring a separate backlight. This allows for ultra-thin screens, true blacks, and higher contrast ratios. Each pixel in an OLED screen is made from organic compounds that emit light when current passes through them. This direct emission is…
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The United States and China are among the largest holders of Bitcoin globally, with their reserves primarily accumulated through asset forfeitures. As of December 13, 2024, the U.S. government holds approximately 207,189 BTC, valued at around $17.4 billion. Similarly, China possesses about 194,000 BTC, worth approximately $16.2 billion. These substantial holdings underscore the strategic importance…
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ATA, or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, is a computer bus interface used to connect hard drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical drives to the motherboard. It replaced older parallel ATA (PATA) standards by using a 7-pin data cable and a 15-pin power connector, simplifying cabling and improving airflow. SATA supports hot-swapping (with the correct…
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Impact printers, such as dot matrix printers, use a physical print head that strikes an ink-soaked ribbon against the paper—similar to a typewriter. These devices are primarily used in environments where multi-part forms, carbon copies, or durability in dusty conditions are required, such as warehouses, industrial settings, and point-of-sale systems. A key feature of impact…
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.cpp vs .cc in Modern C++ Development C++ source files do not merely represent lines of code—they serve as compiled units of meaning. Their naming convention affects build pipelines, toolchain integration, and developer consistency. Among C++ developers, the two dominant extensions used to denote source files are .cpp and .cc. Both are fully supported by…
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An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to devices on a network to enable communication. There are two main versions: IPv4, a 32-bit address format (e.g., 192.168.1.1), and IPv6, a 128-bit format (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334), created to handle the growing number of connected devices. IPv4 supports around 4.3 billion addresses and uses dot-decimal notation. It’s…
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Canaan Inc., a leading cryptocurrency mining hardware manufacturer, has secured up to $200 million in funding through a Series A-1 Preferred Shares financing agreement with an institutional investor. The first tranche of $100 million was completed on March 10, 2025, with the remaining $100 million expected in the near term, subject to certain conditions. The…
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Julian Brown, the innovator behind NatureJab, is developing the world’s first solar-powered, continuous microwave pyrolysis reactor designed to convert plastic waste into usable fuel. This pioneering system aims to transform discarded plastics into gasoline and diesel alternatives using renewable solar energy, potentially producing fuel for less than $1 per gallon. Brown’s approach utilizes microwave pyrolysis,…
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President Donald Trump’s stance on cryptocurrency has undergone a significant transformation. Once a vocal critic, labeling Bitcoin as “a scam” in 2021, he has since become one of its most prominent advocates. In his second term, Trump has declared his intention to make the United States the “crypto capital of the world” and the “undisputed…
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BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It is firmware stored on a chip on the motherboard that initializes hardware components and loads the operating system. BIOS interfaces are text-based, and users access them by pressing keys like DEL, F2, or ESC during system startup. BIOS uses Legacy Boot, has limited drive support (up to 2.2…
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Modern wireless networks operate using evolving Wi-Fi standards, each offering different speed, range, and frequency capabilities. These standards, managed by the IEEE under the 802.11 umbrella, are critical to understand for any technician tasked with configuring or troubleshooting wireless networks. 802.11n, released in 2009, was the first to support dual-band operation—using both 2.4 GHz and…
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The duplexing assembly is a specialized component in many modern printers that enables automatic double-sided printing—also known as duplex printing. Rather than requiring the user to manually flip pages to print on the other side, the duplexer takes over that function, flipping the sheet internally and refeeding it through the print path for the second…
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Florida has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at eliminating capital gains taxes on Bitcoin transactions. If enacted, this would position Florida as one of the most crypto-friendly states in the U.S. The proposed bill seeks to exempt capital gains taxes on Bitcoin, XRP, and traditional stock investments for state residents. Supporters argue that this move…
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In early 2025, Divya Tyagi, a graduate student in aerospace engineering at Penn State University, achieved a significant breakthrough by refining a century-old aerodynamic equation originally developed by British aerodynamicist Hermann Glauert. Glauert’s model aimed to determine the optimal aerodynamic performance of wind turbines but did not account for certain physical forces crucial to modern…
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Older laptop models that use CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting rely on a display inverter to power the screen’s illumination. The inverter’s job is to convert the laptop’s DC power into AC voltage needed by the CCFL tube inside the display panel. Without a functioning inverter, the screen may be technically on but will…
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Apple has expanded its Security Bounty program to include its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) infrastructure, offering rewards up to $1 million for identifying critical vulnerabilities. This initiative coincides with the launch of iOS 18.1, which introduces Apple Intelligence features. Key Details: By inviting the security community to scrutinize PCC, Apple aims to reinforce its commitment…
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During a period of heavy rainfall in Shelton, Washington, migrating salmon were observed swimming across a flooded road, an event captured in a video that has since gone viral. The phenomenon occurred near the Skokomish River, which is known for its annual flooding during the salmon spawning season. Alexis Leonard, a fish hatchery specialist, recorded…
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Researchers at Osaka University have developed a biodegradable plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours and decomposes in soil within ten days, enhancing soil fertility. This innovation utilizes natural materials like starch and cellulose nanofibers, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. The plastic’s rapid degradation in marine environments prevents microplastic formation, addressing a significant…
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The /sbin directory in Linux holds system administration commands, which are mostly used by the root user or users with administrative privileges. Commands in /sbin help control and manage core parts of the system such as filesystems, networking, and startup processes. Tools like fsck (file system check), ifconfig (network configuration), and reboot are typically located…
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In a groundbreaking initiative, Swiss startup Sun-Ways has installed removable solar panels between train tracks near Buttes, in the canton of Neuchâtel. This pilot project, inaugurated on April 24, 2025, marks the world’s first operational solar power plant integrated directly into active railway lines. Harnessing Renewable Energy from Railways The installation comprises 48 solar panels,…
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In Changsha, Hunan Province, China, a gas station has introduced robotic attendants that autonomously refuel vehicles and handle payments, operating 24/7 without breaks. These robots utilize visual recognition technology to locate the fuel tank cap, open it, refuel, and close the cap—all within approximately two minutes. The system is initiated through a mobile app, allowing…
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated chip embedded on a computer’s motherboard, designed to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys. It stores sensitive information such as encryption keys, digital certificates, and passwords in a tamper-resistant environment. TPM is commonly used for: The current standard is TPM 2.0, which is required by modern operating systems…
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Using FTP, File Transfers are fun; I can use tcp/20 or /21! With port 22, I’m feeling well; Secure communication in my little Shell. Telnet’s the same, but more easy to see; nobody likes you when you’re port 23. SMTP is where Simple Mail thrives; it’s Transferred to servers with port 25. With DNS, I…
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South Korean scientists at Hanyang University have developed swarms of tiny magnetic micro-robots inspired by ants, capable of navigating through blood vessels. These microbots, each approximately 600 micrometers in size, utilize rotating magnetic fields to move and collaborate, mimicking the cooperative behavior of ant colonies. The microbots are constructed from epoxy embedded with ferromagnetic neodymium-iron-boron…
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The /bin directory is where Linux keeps many of its most essential commands that are available to all users, whether they are administrators or regular users. Inside /bin, you will find programs like ls for listing directory contents, cp for copying files, and mv for moving or renaming files. These commands are so vital that…
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What Is an SSD? A Solid-State Drive (SSD) uses flash memory chips to store data. There are no moving parts, making it faster, quieter, and more durable than traditional hard drives. SSDs have extremely fast read/write speeds, especially in NVMe (PCIe) form, which are ideal for boot drives, gaming systems, and business apps. SSDs come…
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As of May 21, 2025, the Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark interest rate at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%, a level held steady since December 2024. Federal Reserve’s Current Stance In the May 6–7 FOMC meeting, the Fed emphasized increased uncertainty in the economic outlook, noting elevated risks of both higher unemployment…
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The Linux root directory (/) is the highest-level directory in the entire file system, acting as the central point from which everything else originates. To further clarify, the root directory (/) is the top-level of the entire Linux file system hierarchy, whereas /root is specifically the private home directory for the root (administrator) user. All…
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The Dave Ramsey Show has recently acknowledged Bitcoin’s legitimacy, stating, “Bitcoin has arrived and it’s here to stay… It should be a part of a diversified strategy.” This marks a departure from Ramsey’s long-standing skepticism toward cryptocurrencies. Previously, he advised against investing in digital assets, citing their volatility and speculative nature. The change in stance…
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A thermal printer uses heat to transfer images onto paper. It comes in two types: Consumables and Maintenance Direct thermal printers require only thermal paper, while thermal transfer printers need both ribbon and label stock.Maintenance includes: Technicians must also check for signs of printhead wear, incorrect temperatures, or paper with poor heat response when troubleshooting…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has experienced an unprecedented surge in user growth, adding one million users within a single hour. This remarkable milestone was highlighted by CEO Sam Altman, who compared it to the platform’s initial launch 26 months ago, when it took five days to reach the same number of users. The recent spike in user…
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Two of the most recognized and widely used printer languages in the industry are PCL (Printer Command Language) and PostScript. Each one comes with unique advantages and is suited for different types of environments and workloads. PCL, developed by Hewlett-Packard, is a standard language found in many office printers. It’s built for speed and efficiency—great…
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