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Explore the exciting world of Computer Science with me! From the depths of Data Structures and Algorithms to the cutting-edge advancements in NLP and Databases, my blog delves into a wide range of topics to keep you informed and inspired.

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Tearing into ChatGPT's container environment

In this blog post, we will tear into ChatGPT's code execution sandbox. We will decipher and benchmark the real compute and memory limits behind the claims of 56 cores and 4 GB of RAM.

How RCA Victor sold Sound Service to classrooms in 1939

In this blog post, we will explore a new poster from my collection - describing RCA Victor's Sound Service for Schools in 1939. We will look into the history of RCA Victor, its merger with the Victor Talking Machine Company, and the impact that Great Depression had on the company. And see how their sound service was used to teach students about music and sound.

Timing Wheels

In this blog-post, we will start by discussing the evolution of timekeeping, leading all the way to its use in computers. We will then introduce software timer modules, and explain timing wheels as a fast and memory efficient way to manage timers. Finally, we will discuss both the classic Linux timer wheel implementation and its modern variant.

What if companies were governed as republics?

In this blog post, we will explore a whitepaper for technology startups, describing a 'mini-republic' corporate charter inspired by some historical constitutional documents and the Roman Republic.

An Afternoon with SMT, TRIM, and SMART

In this blog post, we will be diving into the world of SSDs, covering SMT, TRIM, and SMART, plus I'll be geeking out over my MacBook upgrade.