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## [Jose Barrios legacy continues with Aldo Leopold School move](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/22/jose-barrios-legacy-continues-aldo-leopold-school-move/)

_2026-08-22 · Nickolas Seibel, RALEIGH BURLEIGH · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107931" align="alignnone" width="611"\] (Courtesy Photo)Jose Barrios celebrating Christmas on Chihuahua Hill. \[/caption\] \[ca...

## [Bayard library adds tech assistance](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/22/bayard-library-adds-tech-assistance/)

_2026-08-22 · Nickolas Seibel, RALEIGH BURLEIGH · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107930" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Photo Courtesy of Franky De Angelis)Chelsea James is the Bayard Public Library’s new...

## [Bayard gets details on increased landfill fee](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/22/bayard-gets-details-increased-landfill-fee/)

_2026-08-22 · Nickolas Seibel, RALEIGH BURLEIGH · Silvercity Daily Press_

A lightning strike knocked out power throughout Bayard on Wednesday — including at City Hall, causing the majority of the Bayard City Council’s re...

## [Silver Schools likely to abandon Altamirano fields](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/20/silver-schools-likely-abandon-altamirano-fields/)

_2026-08-20 · Juno Ogle · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107898" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Ruth Perkins, left, shakes hands with Silver Consolidat...

## [Silver to hire search firm for next manager](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/20/silver-hire-search-firm-next-manager/)

_2026-08-20 · Juno Ogle · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107896" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)District 4 Councilor Victor Nañez talks about his prio...

## [Police seek man on multiple warrants](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/20/police-seek-man-multiple-warrants/)

_2026-08-20 · Juno Ogle · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107899" align="alignnone" width="640"\] \[/caption\] A man who allegedly led law enforcement in a pursuit Friday night throug...

## [R&#038;L Picks Up Hardware](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/20/rl-picks-hardware/)

_2026-08-20 · Juno Ogle · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107897" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)R&L Service Center received two auto service indust...

## [JD to ride into the sunset](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/19/jd-ride-sunset/)

_2026-08-19 · Aaron Rogers · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107882" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Photo by Aaron Rogers for the Daily Press)JD’s Feed & Supply is closing after mo...

## [Cobre discusses backlog of audits](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/19/cobre-discusses-backlog-audits/)

_2026-08-19 · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107878" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Photo by Mikaela Johnson for the Daily Press)Scott Eliason, CPA partner at Jaramillo A...

## [Silver City native’s documentary gets WNMU screening](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/19/silver-city-natives-documentary-gets-wnmu-screening/)

_2026-08-19 · the Daily Press Staff · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107880" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Courtesy Photo)Silver City native and filmmaker Kaia Roman films a scene from her docu...

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_2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Bayard to look at landfill rate increase Wednesday](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/18/bayard-look-landfill-rate-increase-wednesday/)

_2026-08-18 · Juno Ogle · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107835" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Bayard City Councilor Gilbert Ortiz, right, discusses a...

## [WNMU heads back to school](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/18/wnmu-heads-back-school/)

_2026-08-18 · MIKAELA JOHNSON · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107839" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Photo by Mikaela Johnson for the Daily Press)WNMU student Savannah Sierra walks to wor...

## [Puppet workshop builds new friends](https://www.scdailypress.com/2026/08/18/puppet-workshop-builds-new-friends/)

_2026-08-18 · Juno Ogle · Silvercity Daily Press_

\[caption id="attachment\_107837" align="alignnone" width="640"\] (Press Staff Photo by Juno Ogle)Izzo Arteche, right, shows her border collie puppet, Ba...

## [Hardening WordPress: Disable PHP Execution in \`wp-content/uploads\`](https://helloacm.com/hardening-wordpress-disable-php-execution-in-wp-content-uploads/)

_2026-08-13 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

\[caption id="attachment\_26281" align="alignnone" width="383"\] wordpress\[/caption\] WordPress must be able to write media files to \`wp-content/uploads\`, but files stored there should never need to execute as PHP. This article explains how to block PHP-like files using a central Apache configuration, with \`.htaccess\` as an additional safety net. It also compares the advantages and limitations of both…

## [Turning a Dusty Mini PC into a Home Server: My NUC-8’s Second Life](https://helloacm.com/turning-a-dusty-mini-pc-into-a-home-server-my-nuc-8s-second-life/)

_2026-08-08 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

I gave an unused Beelink SEi8 mini PC a second life by installing Ubuntu and turning it into a home server. It now runs a STEEM node, Node.js applications, databases, a reverse proxy and Cloudflare Tunnel. The article also explains how double NAT allows the NUC-8 to initiate connections to my Raspberry Pis while preventing connections in the opposite direction, as well as covering home broadband,…

## [A Five-Year Milestone at Microsoft (Anniversary Crystal)](https://helloacm.com/a-five-year-milestone-at-microsoft-anniversary-crystal/)

_2026-07-30 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

To mark my fifth anniversary at Microsoft, I received a meaningful crystal service award. Over the past five years, there have been challenges, growth, and many valuable collaborations and experiences. This award not only commemorates the journey so far, but also reminds me to stay passionate and embrace the next chapter. Microsoft has released its FY2026 results, delivering strong growth in both…

## [Calculating Pi with Numerical Integration in Python and C++](https://helloacm.com/calculating-pi-with-numerical-integration-in-python-and-c/)

_2026-07-20 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

This article explains how to approximate Pi using the definite integral \[math\]\\pi=\\int\_0^1\\frac{4}{1+x^2},dx\[/math\]. It introduces the mathematics behind the identity, explains the trapezoidal and midpoint integration methods, and provides single-threaded and multithreaded implementations in both Python and C++. It also demonstrates how the same calculation can be divided across five distributed…

## [Apple Office in Cambridge](https://helloacm.com/apple-office-in-cambridge/)

_2026-07-14 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Apple’s Cambridge office is located at 30 Station Road, directly opposite the Microsoft Research office near Cambridge railway station. The building is a modern, seven-storey development with approximately 79,000 square feet of office space and a stated capacity of up to around 900 people. Apple’s Cambridge office at 30 Station Road has grown from its early links with VocalIQ and Siri into a…

## [How to Use WordPress Search to Display Relevant Posts?](https://helloacm.com/wordpress-short-code-function-showing-relevant-posts/)

_2026-07-04 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

How to Create a Lightweight Related Posts Shortcode in WordPress Display Relevant Posts in WordPress Without a Plugin A Simple WordPress Shortcode to Show Related Posts Build Your Own show\_posts Shortcode in WordPress Show Relevant WordPress Posts Using WP\_Query WordPress Shortcode for Related Posts with Optional Excerpts Add Related Posts to WordPress Posts Without Extra Plugins Lightweight…

## [Microsoft Edge Settings That May Be Slowing Down Your Windows PC](https://helloacm.com/microsoft-edge-settings-that-may-be-slowing-down-your-windows-pc/)

_2026-06-25 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

This article explains how disabling Microsoft Edge’s Startup boost and background extensions can make Windows feel lighter and more responsive. It covers how these settings affect startup load, memory usage, CPU wake-ups, background processes, and laptop battery life. It also explains why disabling Edge Update services may reduce background activity but is not recommended long term, because…

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_2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_

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## [A Tiny Logic Puzzle About Truth and Lies](https://helloacm.com/a-tiny-logic-puzzle-about-truth-and-lies/)

_2026-06-10 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

A small village logic puzzle shows why careful reasoning matters. With 100 villagers each giving a different answer from 1 to 100, only one answer can be true. Since men always tell the truth and women always lie, the village must have exactly 1 man and 99 women. This is verified by a Python program/code. I came across a fun little logic puzzle today. At first glance, it looks like a simple…

## [Teaching Kids Programming vLog: Harness Engineering — Commanding AI to Get Work Done](https://helloacm.com/teaching-kids-programming-vlog-harness-engineering-commanding-ai-to-get-work-done/)

_2026-05-30 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

This post shares a hands-on programming lesson with my son, using the VS Code AI Agent to clean up his GitHub Pages homepage. It reflects on how programming education is changing in the AI era: beyond writing code manually, kids now need to learn how to describe requirements clearly, command AI agents, understand Git/GitHub workflows, and review AI-generated code responsibly. The post also…

## [AI Coding Agents Are Reshaping the Barrier to Programming](https://helloacm.com/ai-coding-agents-are-reshaping-the-barrier-to-programming/)

_2026-05-23 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

AI Coding Agents Are Reshaping the Barrier to Programming Coding Is Becoming as Easy as Using a Calculator From Writing Code to Directing AI: The New Role of Programmers My 12-Year-Old Used Copilot to Modify Tetris — Programming Has Changed AI Is No Longer Just Autocompleting Code — It Is Reshaping Software Development The Future Programmer May Not Start by Writing Code When Copilot Can Take an…

## [Teaching Kids Programming &#8211; Verify Preorder Sequence in Binary Search Tree (Monotonous Stack)](https://helloacm.com/teaching-kids-programming-verify-preorder-sequence-in-binary-search-tree-monotonous-stack/)

_2026-05-15 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

A stack-based solution for LeetCode 255, Verify Preorder Sequence in Binary Search Tree. The key idea is to track a lower bound: once preorder traversal enters the right subtree of a node, all later values must be greater than that node. LeetCode 255: Verify Preorder Sequence in Binary Search Tree LeetCode 255 asks whether a given array of unique integers can be the preorder traversal of a Binary…

## [From Phone Booths to Large Language Models: The Twilight of Traditional Programming](https://helloacm.com/from-phone-booths-to-large-language-models-the-twilight-of-traditional-programming/)

_2026-05-09 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

From Phone Booths to AI: The Twilight of Handwritten Code The C++ Books in the Phone Booth When Phone Booths Become Libraries and Programming Becomes Prompting Traditional Programming in the Age of AI Phone Booths, Programming Books, and the End of an Era From Phone Booths to AI: The Twilight of Handwritten Code After dinner, I walked past an old British phone booth that had been turned into a…

## [ChatGPT Image 2.0 &#8211; Casual Selfie of Me](https://helloacm.com/chatgpt-image-2-0-casual-selfie-of-me/)

_2026-04-27 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

ChatGPT Image 2.0 - Text2Image ChatGPT Image 2.0 is getting the vibe! It produces really realistic photos/images. Prompt 1: Don’t pretend to know what I actually look like. Based on our past conversations, my experiences, profession, work, and life, translate your understanding of my personality, temperament, way of thinking, and communication style into a visual image. Don’t deliberately add…

## [Introducing ExamGPT &#8211; Your AI Test Coach](https://helloacm.com/introducing-examgpt-your-ai-test-coach/)

_2026-04-20 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

At the end of last year, I started preparing for Microsoft certifications. Initially, I created a prompt that worked really well, but having to copy and paste it every time was a bit tedious. So I thought—why not turn it into a custom GPT? That’s how ExamGPT was born. The setup is actually very simple. Go to ChatGPT/GPTs , click “Create” in the top right corner, and fill in the configuration. The…

## [Teaching Kids Programming &#8211; Introduction to Combinatorial Mathematics 2 (Catalan Number)](https://helloacm.com/teaching-kids-programming-introduction-to-combinatorial-mathematics-2-catalan-number/)

_2026-04-01 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Introduction to Combinatorial Mathematics (2): Catalan Numbers Catalan numbers are one of the most important sequences in combinatorics . They appear in many counting problems that look very different on the surface, but actually share the same underlying structure: balance, recursion, and non-crossing constraints. In this post, we will introduce the Catalan numbers, show several important…

## [Programming is not my wife&#8217;s thing.](https://helloacm.com/programming-is-not-my-wifes-thing/)

_2026-03-17 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

I used to try teaching my wife programming , but it quickly became clear that it just was not her thing. Over time, I think she has forgotten most of what I taught her, which honestly is not surprising, because people rarely retain knowledge in areas they are not genuinely interested in. That experience also taught me that being good at something does not automatically mean you can pass it on…

## [The touch command in Windows Powershell](https://helloacm.com/the-touch-command-in-windows-powershell/)

_2026-03-02 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

The touch Command in PowerShell (Linux-Compatible) If you come from Linux/macOS, you probably miss touch : create a file if it doesn’t exist, otherwise update its modified time. PowerShell doesn’t ship with a built-in touch , but you can add one that behaves like the Unix command (including multiple files and wildcards). This post gives you a practical touch function you can drop into your…

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_2026-03-02 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Competitive Programming: Two Simple Tricks in C++ To Make Code Faster](https://helloacm.com/competitive-programming-two-simple-tricks-in-c-to-make-code-faster/)

_2026-02-23 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Competitive programmers ALWAYS use these two lines of code. Here's why: C++ has two functions: "cin" - Stands for character input. Reads an input from the standard IO. "cout" - Outputs text (like printing to a terminal). By default, these are synchronized with C's "scanf" and "printf" functions. When we use "cout" to print something, our C++ layer communicates with the C stdio layer to keep them…

## [Prompt Engineering: Sharing a Prompt for Preparing Your Exams](https://helloacm.com/prompt-engineering-sharing-a-prompt-for-preparing-your-exams/)

_2026-01-26 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

A Universal AI Exam Preparation Prompt Template An AI Practice Prompt for Any Certification Exam A General-Purpose AI Exam Coach Prompt (For All Types of Exams) An AI Exam Preparation Prompt for Any Exam Turn AI into Your Universal Exam Coach How I Use This Prompt to Prepare for Various Certification Exams An AI Exam Coach Prompt That Works for Any Exam One Prompt to Handle All Your Exam…

## [System Design: Fan-out/Fan-in Pattern](https://helloacm.com/system-design-fan-out-fan-in-pattern/)

_2026-01-21 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Fan-out/fan-in refers to the pattern of executing multiple units of work in parallel and then synchronizing on their completion. While it’s often discussed in the context of serverless functions, the concept is not limited to them. More generally, fan-out/fan-in describes a concurrency pattern that can be applied wherever tasks can be decomposed into independent pieces—such as threads, processes,…

## [ChatGPT: New Image Creation (art school)](https://helloacm.com/chatgpt-new-image-creation-art-school/)

_2026-01-05 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

ChatGPT has a new feature "Image Generation" which allows you to easily transform exist images with a predefined set of prompts. You then don't need to prepare the prompts. Rather, all you need is to select an image and a pre-defined "style" which contains the prompt. Click "Images" from Left Navigation Bar \[caption id="attachment\_157692" align="alignnone" width="1318"\] ChatGPT's new Image…

## [Understanding std::transform\_reduce in Modern C++](https://helloacm.com/understanding-stdtransform_reduce-in-modern-c/)

_2025-12-18 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Understanding std::transform\_reduce in Modern C++ std::transform\_reduce is a powerful C++17 algorithm that combines the functionality of transform and reduce (or accumulate ) in a single pass. It allows you to apply a transformation to elements and then reduce them using a binary operation, which can help write concise and efficient code. Syntax template\<class InputIt1, class InputIt2, class T,…

## [WordPress: How to Output Full Text in the Feed?](https://helloacm.com/wordpress-how-to-output-full-text-in-the-feed/)

_2025-12-01 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

How to Make WordPress RSS /feed Output Full Text WordPress RSS Full Content Output Guide How to Show Full Text in WordPress RSS Feeds WordPress: Three Ways to Output Full Content in RSS Feeds A Complete Guide to Enabling Full Text Output in WordPress /feed RSS Only Shows Excerpts? How to Switch to Full Text (Settings/Code/Plugins) Configuring Full Text Output in WordPress RSS: Settings, Code, and…

## [Nvidia, I’m coming again — this time I’m tougher](https://helloacm.com/nvidia-im-coming-again-this-time-im-tougher/)

_2025-11-29 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

\[caption id="attachment\_157652" align="alignnone" width="1536"\] Nvidia\[/caption\] Friends who know me well know that I have been persistently interviewing, but now I only target big tech companies. If it’s not a big company, I won’t interview. This is not arrogance, but reality: after Microsoft Research Cambridge / MSRC , there are indeed only a few places left that can really help me keep growing.…

## [Introduction to Parquet Files, Read/Write using Python](https://helloacm.com/introduction-to-parquet-files-read-write-using-python/)

_2025-11-29 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Introduction to Parquet Files Reading and Writing Parquet Files with Python Big Data Storage Optimization: Understanding Parquet Essential Parquet Handling Tips for Python Data Analysis Columnar Storage Insights: Parquet Files and Performance Working with Nested Parquet Data using Python and PyArrow From CSV to Parquet: A Python Data Format Conversion Guide What is a Parquet File? Parquet is a…

## [Implement a Lock Acquire and Release in C++](https://helloacm.com/implement-a-lock-acquire-and-release-in-c/)

_2025-11-27 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Implementing a Spinlock Using the Atomic TAS Instruction Implementing a Spinlock Using the Atomic TAS Instruction Building a Spinlock from Scratch with Atomic TAS Implementing a Minimal Mutex Using Test-and-Set Inside Spinlocks: TAS, Atomicity, and Busy Waiting Atomic Operations and Spinlocks: Thread Synchronization in C From Atomic Instructions to Locks: A Complete Guide to TAS and Spinlocks…

## [Cambridge Science Park: Microsoft, AMD and Raspberry Pi (Neighbours)](https://helloacm.com/cambridge-science-park-microsoft-amd-and-raspberry-pi-neighbours/)

_2025-11-27 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Microsoft has two offices in Cambridge. One is located right across from the railway station at 21 Station Road, with Amazon’s office next door and Apple’s new building recently opened just beside it. The other office is part of Microsoft Research, situated in Cambridge Science Park at number 198. This office likely originated from Microsoft’s acquisition of MetaSwitch, and naturally became part…

## [Understanding the Sigma Function: Divisors, Multiplicativity, and the Formula](https://helloacm.com/understanding-the-sigma-function-divisors-multiplicativity-and-the-formula/)

_2025-11-25 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Understanding the Sigma Function: Divisors, Multiplicativity, and the Formula Understanding the Sigma Function: From Divisors to a Powerful Closed Formula Why the Sigma Function Is Multiplicative: A Step-by-Step Derivation The Mathematics Behind σ(n): Divisors, Prime Powers, and the Product Formula A Deep Dive Into the Sum-of-Divisors Function (σ): Theory + Python Code Decoding σ(n): The Elegant…

## [Why Parallelism Isn’t Infinite: Amdahl vs Gustafson Explained Simply](https://helloacm.com/why-parallelism-isnt-infinite-amdahl-vs-gustafson-explained-simply/)

_2025-11-19 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Amdahl’s Law vs. Gustafson’s Law — Full Tutorial with Derivations, Use Cases, and Python Plot Amdahl’s Law vs Gustafson’s Law: Full Tutorial, Derivations, Use Cases, and Python Plot Understanding Parallel Speedup: Amdahl’s Law and Gustafson’s Law Explained with Code Parallel Computing Essentials: Amdahl’s Law, Gustafson’s Law, and Speedup Modeling How Parallel Speedup Works: Complete Guide to…

## [Teaching Kids Programming &#8211; Introduction to Combinatorial Mathematics 1 (Pascal Triangle/Binomial)](https://helloacm.com/teaching-kids-programming-introduction-to-combinatorial-mathematics-1/)

_2025-11-15 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

Introduction to Math Combination Combinations count the ways to choose items when order does not matter. This guide builds intuition from a simple grid-walking example, introduces binomial notation, derives the formula, explains the recurrence \[math\]C(n,m)=C(n-1,m-1)+C(n-1,m)\[/math\], and connects everything to Pascal's triangle . Grid walking example — paths from bottom-left to top-right Imagine…

## [The Hidden Engine of Performance: It’s All About Where the Data Lives (Cache is the King)](https://helloacm.com/the-hidden-engine-of-performance-its-all-about-where-the-data-lives-cache-is-the-king/)

_2025-11-15 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

The Hidden Engine of Performance: It’s All About Where the Data Lives 1. The Real Reason Systems Are Fast: It’s All About Cache 2. Forget CPU Speed — Data Locality Wins Every Time 3. Why Cache Is the Hidden Engine of All High-Performance Systems 4. Performance Isn’t About GHz. It’s About Distance. 5. Your CPU Is Waiting on Memory: The Untold Story of Cache 6. Data Locality: The Most Important…

## [Deep Dive into Reinforcement Learning: Understanding the Q-Learning Algorithm](https://helloacm.com/deep-dive-into-reinforcement-learning-understanding-the-q-learning-algorithm/)

_2025-11-12 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

\[caption id="attachment\_157537" align="alignnone" width="2017"\] Q Learning Algorithms (Machine Learning/AI)\[/caption\] Reinforcement Learning (RL) — The Art of Learning by Trial and Error Reinforcement Learning 101: The Art of Learning by Trial and Error Deep Dive into Reinforcement Learning: Understanding the Q-Learning Algorithm How Do Machines Learn to Make Their Own Decisions? Reinforcement…

## [Alpha Arena: How AI Performs in the Real Crypto Market](https://helloacm.com/alpha-arena-how-ai-performs-in-the-real-crypto-market/)

_2025-10-23 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

These days, an interesting experiment is drawing attention both in China and abroad — nof1.ai has launched a challenge to test how well different AI models can trade and invest in the cryptocurrency market. Right now, six top AI models are actually trading with real money to see who can earn the most profit. It’s not a simulation — it’s real money, real trades. At the moment, DeepSeek once took…

## [Detecting Compile-time vs Runtime in C++: if consteval vs std::is\_constant\_evaluated()](https://helloacm.com/detecting-compile-time-vs-runtime-in-c-if-consteval-vs-stdis_constant_evaluated/)

_2025-10-20 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

C++ has been steadily adding features to let programmers distinguish code that runs at compile time from code that runs at runtime. Two important tools for this are the function std::is\_constant\_evaluated() (C++20) and the language-level if consteval (C++23). This post explains both, shows practical examples, compares their guarantees and trade-offs, and suggests when to use each. Both techniques…

## [Teaching Kids Programming &#8211; Two Ways to Prove Square Root of Two is Irrational (proof by contradiction and geometric infinite descent)](https://helloacm.com/teaching-kids-programming-two-ways-to-prove-square-root-of-two-is-irrational-proof-by-contradiction-and-geometric-infinite-descent/)

_2025-10-11 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

How to Prove √2 Is Irrational — Two Methods (Proof by Contradiction & Geometric Infinite Descent) Introduction The statement "√2 is irrational " means there are no integers \[math\]a\[/math\] and \[math\]b\\neq 0\[/math\] with \[math\]\\gcd(a,b)=1\[/math\] such that \[math\]\\sqrt{2}=\\dfrac{a}{b}\[/math\]. Method 1 — Proof by Contradiction Assume, for contradiction, that \[math\]\\sqrt{2}\[/math\] is rational. Then there…

## [Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a Family Network Drive: 2TB WD Hard Drive Setup for Kids’ Macs](https://helloacm.com/turn-your-raspberry-pi-into-a-family-network-drive-2tb-wd-hard-drive-setup-for-kids-macs/)

_2025-10-02 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

“Create a 2TB Network Drive with Raspberry Pi for Your Family” “Raspberry Pi + WD Hard Drive: Easy Network Storage for Kids’ Macs” “Family File Sharing Made Easy: DIY Raspberry Pi Network Drive” “Turn a Raspberry Pi into a 2TB Shared Hard Drive for Home” “Save Space on Your Kids’ Macs with a Raspberry Pi Network Drive” A couple of years ago, I bought a MacBook Pro for each of my two kids. My…

## [Microsoft Shareholders Reject Proposal to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet](https://helloacm.com/microsoft-shareholders-reject-proposal-to-add-bitcoin-to-balance-sheet/)

_2025-09-29 · ACMer · Algorithms, Blockchain and Cloud_

\[caption id="attachment\_157441" align="alignnone" width="714"\] Bitcoin/BTC Price as of 2025-09-29\[/caption\] \[caption id="attachment\_157442" align="alignnone" width="699"\] MSFT Share Price as of 2025-09-29\[/caption\] Every year, I receive a letter from Microsoft because I own a few shares of Microsoft stock (RSUs), which also makes me a shareholder. The letter invites me to attend Microsoft’s annual…

