116. Working with Hands 中
The cover photo is a slogan I saw in Xiaoheshaan—a creative park similar to 798 in Beijing. The overall aesthetic of the place is quite refined.
Record the down-to-earth trending technologies seen every week, and publish them here after screening. If you find it good, you can follow this weekly to get update notifications.
Technical Related
Optimizing the “World’s Fastest” Terminal
https://tw93.fun/2023-01-25/alacritty.html
I recently tried Alacritty, the GPU-accelerated terminal emulator built in Rust. it’s tiny and fast, but default setting is quite plain. I spent some time customizing it, and the result is now my daily driver.
My VS Code Setup
https://dev.to/j471n/my-vs-code-setup-971
A look at a developer’s VS Code configuration. I found quite a few extensions in here that I use as well.
Introduction to Web GIS Development
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Wg3V-yamQ7NzpGBdQI4h8Q
A guide to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for web developers.
Learning Audio/Video Development Systematically
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/oFXvXb0Lr_wETmHn7GqJxA
A collection of 69 articles covering the essentials of A/V engineering—perfect for anyone looking to enter this field.
Trending Tools
Language Reactor: Learn English through Video
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/language-reactor/hoombieeljmmljlkjmnheibnpciblicm
A powerful extension for YouTube and Netflix that adds bilingual subtitles and allows you to instantly look up word meanings. it turns entertainment into an effective learning tool.
Buzzing: Global Social Media in Chinese
https://www.buzzing.cc/
Buzzing aggregates popular discussions from Reddit and Twitter and translates them into Chinese. it’s a brilliant way to keep up with global trends in your native language.
Tree.fm: Forest White Noise from Around the World
https://www.tree.fm/
A minimalist site that plays ambient sounds from forests across the globe. it’s free and perfect for staying focused while you work.
Watermark Video Downloader
https://watermark.liumingye.cn/
An online tool to download videos from popular platforms without watermarks. it’s smooth, fast, and very reliable.
Just Looking Around
Will ChatGPT Replace Search Engines?
I believe it will—and it’s already happening.
Finding the “Tea” in “The Knockout” (Kuang Biao)
A deep dive into the hidden “tea culture” and social nuances in the hit TV show.
Retirement at 70 in Japan
A reflection on Japan’s aging workforce and what it means for a society to work well into their golden years.