rtnF

rtnF is a diverse Substack covering technological tutorials and insights, including AI applications, data and coordinate conversion, public transportation analysis, server and software management, audio and video processing, programming challenges, and digital security. It often integrates tools for practical solutions, focusing on coding, troubleshooting, and data visualization.

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0 implied HN points 15 Jun 23
  1. To extract audio from a video, use the command 'ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -acodec copy output-audio.aac'
  2. After extraction, compress the audio with 'ffmpeg -i input.aac -map 0:a:0 -b:a 96k output.mp3'
  3. The process involves two steps: extraction and compression
0 implied HN points 30 Nov 22
  1. Marey charts graphically represent public transportation timetables and speeds
  2. The placement and movement of lines in Marey charts indicate bus units along a route
  3. Intersections of lines in Marey charts show buses occupying the same time-space coordinates
0 implied HN points 23 Nov 22
  1. Miraheze is facing disk issues with their SSD storing data.
  2. Data recovery is being attempted, but there's no guarantee of complete success.
  3. It's a good practice to have trust issues with your server's reliability.
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0 implied HN points 29 May 22
  1. To install TiddlyWiki on Windows, use webDAV + rclone for a smooth experience.
  2. Download 'rclone' and an empty copy of TiddlyWiki, storing it in a specific directory.
  3. For more convenience, set up autostart on startup using 'nssm.exe' and configuring 'tiddlydaemon'.
0 implied HN points 15 May 22
  1. The method shown involves using curl to send a file from a VPS to Telegram.
  2. You can avoid using SFTP and WinSCP by using this method.
  3. Make sure to replace CID and TOKEN with the appropriate chat group ID and bot token.
0 implied HN points 20 Jan 22
  1. CCTV cables consist of power and data cables connected to a power supply and digital video recorder.
  2. The power supply converts 220V AC to DC 12V to provide power to the camera.
  3. The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) processes CCTV data and can display or store recordings.
0 implied HN points 20 May 22
  1. Sorting by frequency in Excel can be complicated, try using Python instead.
  2. Copy the column contents to a text file for Python processing.
  3. Follow Python steps for sorting by frequency more easily.
0 implied HN points 05 Jan 22
  1. Sort the input from smallest to largest first
  2. Start by placing the first block as the solution block
  3. For the remaining blocks, check and merge based on specific conditions
0 implied HN points 30 May 22
  1. To create your own Twitter autobase, start by setting up a developer account on Twitter and generating access tokens.
  2. Connect your Twitter account to the app using Postman and authorize the app to access your account.
  3. If you encounter errors, try elevating your access level on the Twitter Developer Portal and wait for approval.
0 implied HN points 01 Mar 23
  1. EPSG 3857 coordinates are specific and may need conversion for global use.
  2. Converting coordinates may involve searching, scripting, and verification steps.
  3. Verifying converted coordinates using tools like Google Maps can confirm accuracy.
0 implied HN points 15 May 22
  1. Setup user account for others on VPS.
  2. Create a notification trap using a script.
  3. Configure PAM to execute the notification script.
0 implied HN points 01 Feb 22
  1. Yggdrasil works on Windows but may not be well tested, so it's best effort only
  2. To get a static IPv6 address on Windows, download and install the Yggdrasil MSI installer, generate and edit a.conf file, and run yggdrasil.exe command
  3. To make a website accessible on the Yggdrasil network, use Yggdrasil for Android, add peers, and connect to access the website
0 implied HN points 14 Jan 22
  1. Set up a Telegram bot to track real-time web analytics.
  2. Include frontend script in web pages to send signals to the backend.
  3. Receive detailed visitor information in a Telegram chat, including IP address and User-Agent details.
0 implied HN points 09 Jun 23
  1. Use ImageMagick to create a photo collage without manual hassle
  2. Download and install ImageMagick to easily arrange photos
  3. Customize the command to create a collage and insert it into documents
0 implied HN points 20 Apr 23
  1. The post discusses setting up a custom tile server with OpenStreetMap data using own server.
  2. It provides step-by-step instructions to prepare the OS, database, and download, standardize OSM data.
  3. It also guides on configuring the stylesheet, renderer, and miscellaneous tasks for server monitoring.

RAM

0 implied HN points 18 Dec 21
  1. To check RAM health, use Windows Memory Diagnostic
  2. Different types of RAM such as SODIMM and DIMM are used in laptops and PCs
  3. Understanding the technical specifications like PC3, DDR, and voltage of RAM is important for compatibility
0 implied HN points 12 Dec 21
  1. Stuck in fastboot, then stuck in bootloop, resolved by removing the battery.
  2. Trying to flash firmware: download MiFlash, driver, ROM - faced error with critical partition flashing.
  3. Device not unlocked, attempted to enter EDL mode to flash firmware, ran into eMMC error - needs replacement or repair.
0 implied HN points 27 Nov 21
  1. Understand the algorithm process of assigning minions
  2. Identify the flaw in the algorithm that leads to cycling values
  3. Write a function to find the length of the cycle starting with a given minion ID
0 implied HN points 27 Nov 21
  1. You must complete a time-limited challenge within 7 days or lose access to the site
  2. To help save Bunny Planet, you need to set up solar panels in squares based on available solar material
  3. Surviving in Lambda's organization requires hard work and promotion to gain necessary security access
0 implied HN points 01 Apr 23
  1. Descriptive statistics with Orange allows for easy data analysis without needing spreadsheet equations or code.
  2. The mean and median provide insight into average building height, helping to understand outlier influence on data.
  3. Understanding dispersion, like the coefficient of variation, reveals how data points spread out relative to the mean.
0 implied HN points 25 May 22
  1. To install a PHP extension, download the necessary file from pecl.php.net.
  2. Choose the appropriate version and type (Thread Safe) for your PHP and Windows bit version.
  3. After copying the file to the right directory and updating php.ini, remember to restart Apache.