Text compression was a highly practical application of computing power. Today it might be a solved problem, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t attract new or unusual solutions. [Fabrice Bellard ...

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Microsoft Windows has a built-in compression tool, accessed by right-clicking one or more folders/files, and selecting 'Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder'. This is fine for occasional use ...

The debate over attorneys’ fees was remanded to the District Court after a ruling called for clearer justification. The Court ...

Using ice or a cold compress to treat pain and swelling is a long-held practice. Many find it effective for quick pain relief, but it may not have long-term use and overall health benefits.

[Phiresky] has a great answer to that: the sqlite-zstd extension offers transparent row-level compression for SQLite. There are other options, of course, but as the post mentions, each of these ...

As a mid-handicapper, it can be tricky to learn how to compress the golf ball. It’s an acquired skill that requires superb fundamentals and great clubface control. But in order to consistently ...

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key valuation measure, is calculated by dividing the stock's most recent closing price by the sum of the diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ...

Compression socks are particularly useful for air travel, when you have limited space to move your body for hours on end. These socks are designed to increase circulation, reduce swelling and help ...

Pam Coburn has noticed "life-changing" results after having surgery in Germany. Photo / Megan Wilson. She had been out doing ...