https://pncnmnp.github.io/blog.html Explore the exciting world of Computer Science with me! From the depths of Data Structures and Algorithms to the cutting-edge advancements in NLP and Databases, my blog delves into a wide range of topics to keep you informed and inspired. https://pncnmnp.github.io/blogs/timing-wheels.html In this blog-post, we will start by discussing the evolution of timekeeping, leading all the way to its use in computers. We will then introduce software timer modules, and explain timing wheels as a fast and memory efficient way to manage timers. Finally, we will discuss both the classic Linux timer wheel implementation and its modern variant. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 https://pncnmnp.github.io/blogs/corporate-republic.html In this blog post, we will explore a whitepaper for technology startups, describing a 'mini-republic' corporate charter inspired by some historical constitutional documents and the Roman Republic. Tue, 26 May 2025 https://pncnmnp.github.io/blogs/afternoon-smt-trim-smart.html In this blog post, we will be diving into the world of SSDs, covering SMT, TRIM, and SMART, plus I'll be geeking out over my MacBook upgrade. Sun, 23 Feb 2025 https://pncnmnp.github.io/blogs/national-postal-museum.html In this blog post, we will explore art, USPS postal technology, philately, and generative art — all inspired by my trip to D.C. last month. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 https://pncnmnp.github.io/blogs/typewriter-uncle-sam.html In this blog post, we will explore another poster I recently bought, which highlights Smith-Corona's campaign to buy back typewriters for the U.S. government due to wartime shortages during World War II. Wed, 2 Oct 2024