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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Connectivity Memes

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Spin Cables: When Quantum Physics Meets Tech Frustration

Physics Science Tech
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Spin Cables: When Quantum Physics Meets Tech Frustration
Behold! A magnificent collision of quantum physics and everyday tech frustration! This meme brilliantly renames USB cables after quantum spin values (1/2, 1, and 2). Just like elementary particles with different spin values behave distinctly in quantum mechanics, these connectors each have their own maddening insertion properties! The USB-C (Spin-2) works in any orientation, Ethernet/Lightning (Spin-1) needs the right side up, and our old nemesis USB-A (Spin-1/2) requires a quantum superposition of attempts before it finally plugs in. It's the uncertainty principle of cable connections - you never know which quantum state your USB is in until you observe it failing to enter the port THREE TIMES IN A ROW!

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The Self-Hosting Revolution Powered by Mini PCs

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