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