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Code is a personal blog at code.lardcave.net about programming. Since 2016, 3 different Hacker News readers have linked it 3 times. It is still writing: the last post was on 2026-09-24, and you can follow it by feed.
Too few sampled comments (2) to say how often HN recommends it.?
Why HN links it
Comments do not discuss the writing's quality. The linked posts cover smartcards, HSMs and YubiKeys, and a KeePass JavaCard project. One commenter disputes the smartcard claims.
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What Hacker News says?
Odd -- JavaCard smartcards are available for under $5, have crypto co-processors, and certainly support general-purpose code. See for example my project for KeePass, http://code.lardcave.net/2016/08/06/1/ . After programming, you can choose to lock down the card (which means you can only erase the card, not modify it). I'm using NXP chips and although I haven't investigated completely I would be highly surprised if…
Comment linking /2016/08/06/1/
on “Why I don't like smartcards, HSMs, YubiKeys, etc.”Submitted Implementing on Error Resume Next in Python as a story · 2 points
HN discussionThe best way is to generate fake numbers and add them all to confuse the algo. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cklee.cont... Haven't tried this app, and it may be more horrid do install an app but the only other way I was thinking was manually via CSV and generate it with dummy data from some other misc data on the web.... I should do it actually. It helps break the addicting nature of social media…
Comment linking /entries/2012/04/22/135057/
on “Why does Instagram continue to store and use all of my contacts?”