I found a 16-inch Windows laptop that's a worthy MacBook Pro alternative (and it looks like one, too)

Geekom produces some premium products at not-so-premium prices, and the X16 model is no exception. Here's how it's fared after weeks of usage.

I did not expect this 16-inch Windows laptop to effectively replace my MacBook Pro like this

Geekom produces some high-quality products at not-so-high-quality prices, and the Geekbook X16 is no exception.
Democrat and Chronicle

2025 HEAP application window opens in New York. See if you qualify

If you heat your home with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood or wood pellets, kerosene or corn, HEAP can help you heat and cool your home by providing up to $996 in benefits.
IEEE

Using Python Language Capabilities to Implement Elements of the UVM Methodology in the Task of Modeling a Periodic Signal Source

Abstract: The article discusses the use of the Python programming language to implement elements of the UVM methodology. The methodology is designed to work in FPGA CAD and uses the System Verilog ...
ABC7

2 dead after apparent murder-suicide at La Habra restaurant, police say

LA HABRA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a restaurant in La Habra. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at Gui Gui 9292 Korean BBQ on Imperial Highway ...
InfoWorld

The best new features and fixes in Python 3.14

Official support for free-threaded Python, and free-threaded improvements Python’s free-threaded build promises true parallelism for threads in Python programs by removing the Global Interpreter Lock ...
LAist

Here's this year's timeline for applying to magnet, charter and many other schools in LAUSD

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. If you want to attend your local ...
USA Today

Meet the robo-bunny: This tiny, furry robot is taking on invasive pythons in Florida

Among the cypress and saw grass of South Florida, a new weapon in the state's fight to remove invasive pythons lurks, waiting to entice its prey. Yes, it's a mechanical rabbit. Just don’t call it the ...
The New York Times

Elite Colleges Have Found a New Virtue for Applicants to Fake

Mr. Bronzini-Vender is a sophomore at Harvard University. The spring before I applied to college, the guidance counselors at my private school herded our mostly white grade into the gym and told us ...
Eater

The Korean Fare Is the Star of This Times Square Steakhouse

Melissa McCart is the lead editor of the Northeast region with more than 20 years of experience as a reporter, critic, editor, and cookbook author. Much like Daniel Boulud’s new (showier) Flatiron ...
IEEE

Research on Teaching Reform for Python Programming Curriculum Based on AIGC-CDIO-OBE Model

Abstract: This paper focuses on the characteristics of computer science general course, specifically the emphasis on comprehension and practical application in “Python Language Programming”. Combining ...
maketecheasier.com

How to Run GUI-Based Applications in Docker

Docker is commonly used for server-side and command-line apps. However, with the right setup, you can also run GUI-based applications inside containers. These containers can include GUI libraries and ...