Bookmarks
Cool things from the internet I want to remember and are (possibly) interesting for visitors of my site!
Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YThelfB2fvg
A cool video on the history of the pointer across hardware and systems. Mostly bookmarking it so I remember the cool cursor set of the video creator.- video
- essay
- computer
A Brief Look at Text Rendering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcMuyHzhvpI
Right as the title says, a brief look into the different concepts required to render text to a screen.- video
- informational
- programming
RollerCoaster Tycoon was the last of its kind.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JouTsMQsEA
A video on the history of Chris Sawyers programming and game releasing history.- video
- essay
- gaming
The fascinating security model of dark web marketplaces
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https://boehs.org/node/dark-web-security
Interesting article on the security model of dark web marketplaces, showcasing little to no usage of JS and other means.- article
- JavaScript
- security
Lego Racers Can't Be Made Today
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24t6w-7xNPs
What makes LEGO Racers so captivating, why its unique systems were never seen again, and why they never will be.- video
- essay
- gaming
Stuck in a World of Twin Languages and 600 Pronouns
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql0VKM7tCCo
Impressive video on an impressive synthetic conlang.- video
- art
- language