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1. From 3 to 300 FPS: NES Emulation in Python and Cython

   A fun example of the power and flexibility of the Python ecosystem.

2. Data Podcasts

   A collection of data-oriented podcasts.

3. Getting An Edge With Network Analysis With Python

   An introduction to network analysis and its application via Python.

4. Why I Collect and Read Old Computer Manuals

   A thoughtful post on the benefits of appreciating vintage documentation.

5. Automating Shell Configuration With Bash

   Learn how to automate your shell's configuration with Bash.

6. Tor Browser: A Legacy of Advancing Private Browsing Innovation

   A brief review of the history behind an important privacy-protecting tool.

7. Paris Buttfield-Addison - The Secret History of Libraries

   An enjoyable and edifying presentation for documentarians and library lovers alike.

8. How to Create Bootable USB Media From a Bootable CD Image

   Learn how to create bootable USB media from bootable CD images.

9. Parsing XML With BeautifulSoup in Python

   A guide on reading and parsing XML with BeautifulSoup and LXML.

10. The Cryptography of Orphan Annie and Captain Midnight

    A fun and illustrative tour of the cryptographic and security principles of modern cryptography using Little Orphan Annie and Captain Midnight.