How-To Geek explains how IRC works and suggests clients for those interested in trying it out. via The source of this content is How-To Geek.
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Valet. shares productivity tips from Tim Ferriss, author of "The 4-Hour Workweek," on maximizing output and living a happier, healthier life. via Valet.
Watch popcorn popping in super slow motion (100,000 fps) - the author suggests turning off the video's music and opting for something mellower. via kottke.org
Donald Bell’s robotic bartender entry into the 2020 Cocktail Robotics Grand Challenge is covered on Hackaday. via Hackaday
Artist Arjan van der Meij uses tools like the AxiDraw and laser cutters to visualize binary and ternary numbers through intricate geometric patterns. via Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
FlowingData recommends checking out TheirTube, a project that imagines YouTube recommendations from six different user personas. The author also shares that their own YouTube recommendations mostly consist of videos by J. Kenji López-Alt. via FlowingData.
Affiliate network Pepperjam has been acquired by Partnerize, continuing a trend of consolidation in the affiliate marketing space. via @AdExchanger
Coiled cables, a podcast, text expander software, and glasslock containers are among the items readers find useful. via Cool Tools
Cool Tools shares reader-submitted recommendations for online and physical tools, including a website for virtually viewing windows around the world. via Cool Tools

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FlowingData launched a new chart type browsing feature with tutorials and examples. via FlowingData
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