Best of Computing — September 2024

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   Hacker News·2y

   defrag the game

   Defrag the game offers varying difficulty levels based on the size of the drive chosen for defragmentation. Players can select from Easy (1KB), Normal (128KB), or Hard (1MB) to test their skills.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Working Turing Machine

   The Turing machine is either an abstract model of an algorithmic machine or an esoteric programming language named after Alan Turing. It comprises an infinitely long tape, a head that reads and writes symbols, registers for machine state, and a table for state-symbol instructions. The machine operates by reading symbols, updating states and symbols based on instructions, and moving the tape. The model described can handle 32 symbol-state combinations and requires no electric motor, though it uses ~2900 Lego parts. Despite its size, it remains functional and educational, allowing users to play, program, and understand its mechanisms.

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   ThePrimeTime·2y

   Zen 5 And AI Doom w/ Casey Muratori

   The discussion between the author and Casey Muratori delves deep into the intricacies of CPUs, specifically focusing on the Zen 5 architecture. They explore how L1 cache functions and its significance, the impact of AVX 512 instruction sets, and how these elements contribute to overall CPU performance. They also touch upon the future implications of AI in the gaming industry and how advancements like the Zen 5 could shape it. The conversation highlights the challenges programmers face in fully utilizing newer CPU features.

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