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A new technical write-up examines how much physical memory page tables consume in modern computer systems, breaking down the overhead that virtual memory translation structures add on top of applications' actual memory use. Readers on Hacker News are discussing the analysis, trading notes on measurement methods and comparing the figures with their own experience running memory-heavy workloads.
- 2Online Nutrition Counseling Helps Older Adults Cut Back on Alcohol▼Online Nutrition Counseling Helps Older Adults With Memory Problems Cut Back on Alcohol
A new study suggests that online nutrition counseling can help older adults with memory problems reduce their alcohol intake. The approach appears to combine dietary guidance with remote support, making it accessible for people experiencing cognitive decline. Researchers report that participants reduced drinking through structured virtual sessions, pointing to a potential low-cost intervention for a vulnerable group.
- 3Virtual Bird album cover charms with hand-stitched collage design▼The cover of Virtual Bird’s Nostalgia For A Time That Never Existed uses a handmade, textile-like collage of blue, orang
The cover of Virtual Bird's album Nostalgia For A Time That Never Existed is drawing attention for its handmade, textile-like collage in blue, orange and cream. The design centres on a small stitched figure inside a circular, almost protective frame, with rough embroidery, dotted patterns and deliberately imperfect lines that echo the album's themes of memory and invented nostalgia.