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How to Decrypt Log Files?

There is currently huge debate in the 3D printing world related to information logged by Bambu Lab printers.Those printers encrypt their logged files and I’m curious to see if there is a way to decrypt them to finally seen what kind of information is stored and tracked.Here are some sample files. What would be the first step to attempt to decrypt them? Is there a way to see which encryption...

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Re:Am I too old to videogame? on Monday May 15, 2023 @03:40PM (#35953428)
I totally get what you mean. For example, my wife got a 3d printer for me this past Christmas and OMG that was something that sent me to the rabbit hole like nothing before! So many things to learn about 3d printing and so many things to design and create.
Re:Am I too old to videogame? on Monday May 15, 2023 @01:44PM (#35951837)
ahah I am not asking for permission. I want to see if there is someone else who went through the same thing.

Am I too old to videogame?

I am almost 50 years old. I played video games for many years, starting with a Commodore 64. I stopped with the PS3 (even if technically I have a Nintendo Switch that I almost never use). I initially thought this was due to lack of time, but I feel that this is a mix of things: lack of time for sure, games getting way too long to play, use of the iPhone is taking almost all of my daily screen...

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Today there were several threads on different social media platforms related to the number of patents filed by Bambu Lab, covering many aspects of 3d printing already existing and the subject of open source work
I am replying to my own post to share something that gives me some excitement. Nothing compared to the major revolutions I mentioned in my post, but definitely something that shows some potential.

AR - I was blown away by the AR comic book reader developed by VeVe for their NFT comic books. I still think that NFTs are lame (at least their current format), but being able to see through your iPhone an old comic book sitting right there on your table and flipping its pages was something magical. Never before I wanted so badly to have AR glasses with me and just being able to read a comic book collection in this way, without the need of my iPhone.

Robots - I was initially excited about the Amazon Echo, but I ended up using it only to set a timer when I cook. The new Amazon Astro is exciting. Way too expensive right now and I am just scared it might be a huge disappointment, but the idea of having a robot in my house that follows me, helps me, etc. sounds like super fun and very exciting.

This intrigues me. What would be the best device to explore VR now? Oculus Quest 2? Any new model coming out soon?

Ask HN: What excites you today (technologically speaking)?

I was born in 1973.My first exciting thing was my Commodore 64. I loved playing games with friends, I loved typing code from magazines, I loved creating sprites on paper and dreaming of giving them life on my Commodore 64.My second exciting thing was my first modem and the first connections to the local BBS in my town. I loved chatting with people, I loved downloading JPGs (well, you can...

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Re:Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan on Saturday September 11, 2021 @12:37PM (#28493336)
I wonder if this could be the same with hot yoga. I had a session yesterday for the first time, and I sweat like never before.

What's the to-go platform to host a forum?

I have been a long-time user of a comic books forum that unfortunately decided some time ago to migrate to Tapatalk. I now hate even clicking on the forum's link because of the ads, pop-ups, etc. of the Tapatalk format.I am trying to convince the other users of the forum to migrate to another platform and I was wondering if there is a clear winner between all the open source platforms out...

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Re:You download the app and it doesn’t work on Friday June 19, 2020 @09:00PM (#23580569)
I don't understand why some people think they have a right to be distributed for free within the App Store. This store is something Apple created and I think it's fair that they decide who can join and how. If you are a developer and you don't like this, then develop your app for Android.

This is something similar to Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo asking for $$ from developers if they want to sell their games for these platforms.

The email provider approach is confusing. Superhuman costs way less and works with Gmail. No need to change email provider.
Re:Reddit's top user leaves platform after harassment on Thursday May 21, 2020 @10:48AM (#23259001)
This was my same thought. We should understand the size of the problem and whether technology can help. If tech can’t help moderating, maybe tech can help in other ways. For example, establishing an anonymous unique internet ID that allows you to be online: if you get three strikes, your ID is suspended and you can’t spend time online for the duration of the suspension. Of course the system should be built so that you can’t bypass the one person-one ID and so that it’s completely anonymous. Also, the ID should not be transferable.
Re:It’s Time to Get Back to RSS on Monday May 18, 2020 @10:38AM (#23222836)
I think the comments here are mixing two different issues: information delivery and creators rewards.

For information delivery, RSS is great and the author of the article is right.

Creators reward is an issue that needs to be solved in any case. Ads help but you need a lot of traffic to make it worth it and they disrupt the reading experience.

Hopefully crypto and tipping will solve this, but I still need to see a good implementation of this.

Re:My Famicase Exhibition 2020 on Sunday May 17, 2020 @07:33PM (#23216547)
What do you mean "games that don't exist"? Are these fake games, demo games or unreleased games?
After recent statements, I am surprised that the board has not decided to remove him, immediately.
Re:Tokyo’s Lion Cafe in Audio Magazine on Saturday May 09, 2020 @01:38PM (#23126671)
I have been there several times. That place is magical.
Re:E Ink smart screen puts a newspaper on your wall on Friday April 10, 2020 @11:36AM (#22834094)
I am still waiting for someone to introduce a Kindle-style device specifically designed for comic books. I am shocked that Comixology or Amazon have not done this yet. Using iPads and other tablets is not a good solution. These devices are too heavy, the consume too much energy, they are distracting with all the apps, notifications, etc.

Best project management software for non-tech project?

Hello,I have been recently appointed to run a new program at a post-grad school as faculty. I will have to work with other faculty and staff and I need to properly organize tasks, goals, etc.I have been working for few startups in the past and I am familiar with some project management tools, such as Basecamp, Pivotal Tracker, etc. but I have been away from that field for three years now.What...

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Re:Engineer's Guide to US Visas on Tuesday March 04, 2014 @10:45AM (#7340861)
You're right. I have been a spouse of an H1B holder and I could not do anything, not even volunteering or starting my own business. Before doing any of this, please get the assistance of an immigration lawyer. Doing something wrong under your current visa can jeopardize future visas you may receive one day.
Re:How I Ended Up In Solitary After Calling 911 For Help on Thursday February 13, 2014 @07:18PM (#7235777)
When this kind of things happen, you should call a lawyer right away. When you are not free to leave, you are under arrest. When you are under arrest, officers should read your Miranda rights. Even if they don't read them, you have the right to counsel.
Re:The Day We Fight Back on Friday January 10, 2014 @01:52PM (#7038537)
I wonder whether they obtained proper license to use a frame from "The Big Lebowski" for their internet meme
Re:At Apple, Tim Cook leads a quiet cultural revolution on Thursday August 22, 2013 @11:30AM (#6257730)
I like Tim's style and I think he needs some time to get adjusted to his role.

It's still not clear to me, after being an Apple user and fan since the beginning and after reading Steve Job's biography, how much innovation Steve really brought to Apple. What I mean is: was Steve really the one who gave the initial impulse for some of the most innovative products we have seen so far (i.e. iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc.)? In this case, I think that Apple is doomed.

If, on the contrary, Steve was the quality checker, the one pushing everyone else to do better, I think that the current Apple's executive team can properly replace this role and do good at Apple.

Thank you thank you thank you. I have to admit that HK News was a big inspiration to me. I have been following the startups world for several years and I have always been deeply fascinated by the idea of creating something new, shipping products, working on bug fixes, etc.

The spirit of these replies confirms my idea of this world, made of people passionate about their projects and willing to share this passion with other people.

Thanks again to each and every one of you.

Thank you so much for the very kind words and thanks for checking the website and giving me some feedback.

The general idea behind the website is to give users an opportunity to reach a big audience with their content. I already have about 400 users on the website's mailing list and I am trying to increase the number of pageviews on the home page. Let's say I can get at least 500/1000 visitors per day, this means that users posting their messages on Everythinker would know that their message - when it reaches the home page - would be read by 500/1000 users + 400 or more other users receiving the newsletter.

By providing pictures, I help users create good content.

What do you think about this idea?

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