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Apple's Secret Mac Shift: Why ARM Was Always Coming
In 2014, a sharp analysis predicted Apple's move to ARM for Macs. Discover the tech reasons and why it was inevitable.
The Strange Story of the UNIX Programming Environment
In 1984, a look inside the UNIX programming environment revealed a world of commands and tools that shaped modern computing. Discover its secrets.
The Strange Story of Turns vs. Radians
Discover why 'turns' might be a better way to measure angles than the common 'radians'. A surprising look at math.
The Secret Story Behind the World's First RISC-V Laptop
A new kind of computer just arrived. Discover the quiet revolution of the world's first RISC-V laptop and why it could change everything.
The Terminal Life: Can You Still Live in Your Computer's Command Line?
Remember when computers were all about text? Explore if living solely in the command line is still possible today, or if modern tech has left it behind.
Chip Design's Big Problem: Physics is Slowing Down
The rules of physics are making computer chips harder to build. Discover how chip makers are finding new ways to keep innovating.
The Bizarre Story of a Virtual Computer Inside ChatGPT
Imagine running a computer inside a language AI. This is the strange true story of how someone actually did it, and what it means.
The Fight for Your Computer's Freedom
Cory Doctorow explains the fight to keep computers open and programmable. Why it matters for all of us.
IBM's New Chip: A Clever Way Around Oracle Licenses?
Discover how IBM's powerful new 24-core chip might let businesses save money on expensive Oracle database software. It's a tech story with a hidden twist.
The Strange Story of Old Unix Systems Still at Work
Discover why some companies still use old, proprietary Unix systems like HP-UX, AIX, and Solaris for critical jobs today.