Where code can make simple selections according to a conditional test, it may be possible to eliminate branching and ensure rapid execution.
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I hope that you enjoyed Saturday’s Mac Riddles, episode 108. Here are my solutions to them. 1: Etching, […]
Many processors like the ARM64 have instructions to perform fused multiply-add operations. Do they deliver reduced error and better performance?
The primary admin account on an M1 Mac is its Owner, responsible for authorising the installation and use of second operating systems. Here’s what can go wrong with Ownership.
Here are this weekend’s riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Etching, impression or […]
They’re XML, structured into dictionaries and arrays containing key-value pairs. Preference plists are managed, and need special treatment.
An overview of bit operations, including MOVK for 16-bit immediate values, bit shift operations, bitwise AND, OR, XOR, and more, plus a cheat sheet.
macOS 11.5 will be available in a few days. Should you risk upgrading? Here are some of the major issues which you need to consider when deciding and planning any upgrade.
Most hard disks become increasingly likely to fail after 3 years. All Time Capsules are now in that zone, and should either be replaced or have their hard disks replaced.
Basic integer arithmetic – add, subtract, negate, multiply, multiply-and-add, and divide – in their many variations. With some catches for those more used to high-level languages.
The Eclectic Light Company 