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Modern DACs, Dither, DXD & High-Res Audio Explained

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Introduction First, we need some background in Digital Signals. This can be mathematically quite advanced, but since I would like this article to be accessible…
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Why ChatGPT Is Unreliable: Design Limits and Misconceptions

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ChatGPT's reliability I'll start with the simple fact: ChatGPT is not a reliable answerer to questions. Wolfram's explanation To try to explain why from…
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Program ATmega8A with Arduino: Step-by-Step Guide

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Introduction If you are interested in programming and electronics, you probably do not need an introduction to Arduino. If you want to make your Arduino…
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Quantum Computing Explained: Qubits, Algorithms & Applications

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Overview This article provides an accessible introduction to quantum computing, a cutting-edge technology that processes certain types of information…
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Parallel Programming on a CPU with AVX-512

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This article is the second of a two-part series that presents two distinctly different approaches to parallel programming. In the two articles, I use different…
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CUDA Regression Line: GPU Parallel Programming Guide

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Overview This article is the first of a two-part series that presents two distinctly different approaches to parallel programming. In the two articles,…
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Raspberry Pi Cluster Guide: Parts, MPI & Slurm Tips

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INTRODUCTION As a long-time computer programmer and almost as long a High-Performance Computer (HPC) user, I didn't know anything about how these machines…
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LCEVC and EVC: Efficient Video Encoding Guide for 8K

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Introduction Background: H.264 and H.265 First, for background, here is an overview of the most common video compression standard in use today, H264:…
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AI and Learning: How It Impact Our Future

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PF Advisors: How AI Will Affect STEM — Part 3We asked our PF Advisors, "How do you see the rise in AI affecting STEM in the lab, classroom, industry,…
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How AI Is Changing STEM Labs, Classrooms & Industry

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We asked our PF Advisors: “How do you see the rise in A.I. affecting STEM in the lab, classroom, industry, or in everyday society?” We received so…
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How the Rise of AI Is Transforming STEM: Labs to Classrooms

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We asked our Physics Forums (PF) Advisors: "How do you see the rise of AI affecting STEM in the lab, classroom, industry, and everyday society?" We received…
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Android Rooting & Magisk Guide: Systemless Root Tips

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Android Rooting & Magisk Guide: Systemless Root Tips Overview What you can learn from this article:What is meant by rooting an Android phone …
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Debloating Android Phones: Risks, Myths and Safe Tips

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What is bloatware? Stock firmware and preinstalled apps When you unbox a new phone, it comes with Android pre-installed by the manufacturer. This is…
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Unity Orbital Mechanics and AR Scaling: Implementation Guide

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In this Insight I describe implementing basic orbital mechanics simulations in the Unity game engine and an approach to scaling the simulation for Augmented…
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Types of Computer Languages: From Machine to High-Level

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Introduction In this Insights Guide, the focus is entirely on types of languages, how they relate to what computers do, and how they are used by people.…
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TCP/IP Protocols for Plug-and-Play Industrial Automation

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Background: Ethernet vs Fieldbus in the 1990s The 1990s saw the widespread adoption of network technology on two fronts: Office automation and factory…
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Network Time Synchronization Guide: NTP vs IEEE 1588

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Overview of Synchronization Needs Now and then you come across measurement problems that are tightly associated with the notion of synchronicity, meaning…
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Mixing vs Beating: Superheterodyne & Beat Frequency

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Mixing vs. Beating: a brief history A long time ago I read a paper in the IEEE Proceedings recounting the history of the superheterodyne receiver. Overall…
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Studio in a Box: Learn About Digital Modeling Amplifiers

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Digital Modeling Key PointsDigital Signal Processing (DSP) emerged in the mid-1970s, enabling musicians to simulate acoustic spaces and reproduce many…