This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. I currently use a Dell U2720QM monitor, which occasionally experiences screen flickering (3 times in 4 years). I previously thought it was due to unstable voltage or poor connection, which usually resolved after powering off for a while and restarting. However, last night multiple restarts didn’t fix the issue. After some research, I found that screen flickering seems to be a common issue with Apple M series chips, especially M1 and M2, and BenQ monitors also experience this problem. There are various proposed solutions, each with their own reasoning: None of these methods worked for my situation. Finally, activating LCD Conditioning in the monitor’s hardware settings resolved the flickering issue. Additionally, some users mentioned that the open-source software aiaf/Stillcolor can permanently fix this issue by disabling Temporal Dithering. I’ve installed it as a precaution.

This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. Academic Pub Not long ago, I visited an academic pub in Shanghai called Bunker, which regularly hosts events focused on social sciences and humanities. Before going, I imagined it to be more like “a group of people discussing a topic in a bar.” However, after attending, I realized that the event felt more like “an academic lecture held in a pub.” This kind of academic pub activity is actually somewhat similar to the popular PowerPoint Nights on TikTok, where a group of young people prepares light-hearted presentations around a specific topic. The content of the presentations usually covers trending or eye-catching topics. Most of the speakers seemed to have an overseas academic background, making it more of a hobby for them. The session I attended was quite interesting but leaned more on emotions than rigorous facts. The speaker touched on topics she couldn’t fully grasp, and, coincidentally, they happened to be areas I was somewhat familiar with, which made it a bit frustrating. Perhaps she had been drinking prior to the event and was slightly tipsy. The host was more competent and helped smooth things over. Towards the end, there was a short Q&A session, which I enjoyed more. The event was more engaging than some regular university classes in China, and with a bit more rigor, it could serve as an excellent outreach for undergraduates. The pub did not impose mandatory consumption, which was nice. However, there was indeed a kind of “academic premium,” as the drink prices were noticeably higher compared to regular craft beer bars in Shanghai. I’ve always felt burdened…

This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. This publication is released irregularly, and you can subscribe via RSS: The Climate of Middle Earth In 2013, Radagast the Brown from the University of Bristol published a climate report on Middle Earth. Yes, the same Middle Earth from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The main conclusions of the study include: Parachute use tåo prevent death and major trauma when jumping from aircraft: randomized controlled trial | The BMJ This study evaluates the effectiveness of parachute use in preventing death or major trauma during aircraft jumps. The trial was conducted between September 2017 and August 2018, screening 92 participants, with 23 being randomized to either parachute use or an empty backpack during their jump. The primary outcome was the occurrence of death or major trauma upon jumping. The results showed no significant difference between the two groups, with no severe outcomes in either. When I began to wonder how this was possible, I saw the image… Ah, that’s how they jumped. So, the use of parachutes did not reduce the risk of death or serious injury, primarily due to the low-risk environment—the stationary aircraft and the low jump height. The authors caution that the results should be interpreted carefully as they may not be applicable to jumps from higher altitudes. No time to die: An in-depth analysis of James Bond’s exposure to infectious agents – ScienceDirect Global travelers, whether tourists or secret agents, are at risk of exposure to infectious pathogens. This article explores the health risks that James Bond (007) faced during his international missions from 1962 to 2021. The…

This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. M&S When I was young, I occasionally went with my mother to Marks & Spencer (M&S) on Nanjing West Road. It was a two-story store – clothing on one floor, household items and snacks on the other. The store was spacious, though M&S seemed expensive for a household goods store back then. It suddenly closed in 2016, and I remember visiting during the clearance sale to buy some cookies and snacks. Later, I discovered that not all M&S stores in the UK are large-scale. Medium-sized single-floor stores are more common, selling daily necessities, food, and fresh produce. Their own-brand products are of high quality. In retrospect, M&S entered the market too early, closing just as Shanghai’s economy was entering a strong growth phase. Many Shanghai residents’ consumption habits changed significantly during 2015-2019. After the pandemic, despite a trend toward downgraded consumption, Sam’s Club became even more popular. With a good supermarket shopping experience, there seems less need to visit shopping malls. Aldi In the UK, Aldi positions itself as high value-for-money, similar to Lianhua, with quality and experience below M&S, maintaining its market share. In China, it positions itself as a premium community supermarket, more like M&S, with quality bakery sections, private-label products, and fresh food. They rarely open in busy commercial areas, focusing instead on residential areas with high foot traffic. 2015-2019 felt like a period of chaotic growth. Only after reaching a plateau did people readjust their lifestyle rhythms. Aldi entered China in 2019, observing the battle between Sam’s Club and Freshippo while growing steadily alongside changing Shanghai consumer habits. Aldi expanded…

This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. Stages of Chinese International Students According to Professor Xiang Biao: 1978-1992: Transition Period: Current Stage: The most direct reason behind these changes: China’s growing economy enabled more families and society to afford sending students abroad. This is a dignified analysis that aligns with my personal experience. Studying abroad indeed provided me with more space for quiet reflection and self-criticism, which led to the creation of this blog. However, there’s an unfortunate reality: studying abroad has transformed from a selective, elite program into a mass phenomenon. The total number of international students has increased significantly, shifting competition from pre-departure to post-graduation. Most domestic industries haven’t developed enough senior positions to accommodate both domestic and overseas graduates with advanced degrees. Thus began the intense competition. This issue extends beyond studying abroad – it’s the growing pain of quantitative to qualitative transformation in most Chinese industries, particularly felt by our generation. No one knows how long this pain will last. On the positive side, life is long enough that ups and downs are normal. So we might as well pursue what we truly want to do. I didn’t come to this world to reproduce. I came to see how flowers bloom, how water flows, how the sun rises, and when sunset falls. I live to understand some principles and encounter interesting things. Life is accidental, and I’m here searching for cause and effect. -Wang Xiaobo

This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. It’s been several months since I last discussed Kagi, when I was relatively new to it and shared some usage tips. Recently, Kagi has updated several features, including translation, Assistant, and some basic experience improvements. Basic Experience Improvements The Kagi technical team responds quickly. In May, I emailed suggesting to use the Chinese “？” as a quick answer trigger, and it was implemented recently without much fanfare. Additionally, Kagi has a forum called Kagi Feedback where users can submit feature requests and vote on high-priority tasks in the Roadmap. The more support a feature receives, the faster it’s likely to be implemented. Translate The translation feature was added this month and can be accessed at translate.kagi.com. The interface is clean, though being LLM-based, it’s slower than Google Translate. It performs well in most cases, but its handling of scientific and technical terminology is somewhat mediocre, with frequent errors. Hopefully, there will be targeted improvements in the future. Here’s a useful tip: Move the Kagi Translate bookmark from the translation interface to your bookmark bar. Then, clicking this bookmark on any webpage you want to translate will redirect you to the Kagi Translate interface with the translation results. Assistant In September, Kagi announced Assistant, available free for Ultimate Plan users. Family plan users can upgrade individual accounts to Ultimate Plan for an additional $15 per month. Kagi Assistant offers functionality similar to Perplexity and provides access to Claude and ChatGPT. At $15, it’s cheaper than Poe’s monthly fee and offers a more comfortable interface. While I typically use up all my monthly tokens on Poe,…

This article was generated by translation software. For the accurate meaning, please refer to the Chinese version. If there are any parts that are unclear or grammatical errors, please let me know in the comments section. Introduction A few days ago, The Lancet published a multicenter randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial on the treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage with Traditional Chinese Medicine FYTF-919 (Zhongfeng Xingnao oral prescription). There are several reasons why this article has gained significant attention: Let’s Talk About Modern Medicine There has been a long-standing tendency in public opinion to blur and oppose the concepts of “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (TCM) and “Western Medicine.” These two concepts are geographically based and represent unique cultural phenomena; however, many people confuse them with traditional medicine and evidence-based medicine, blurring the lines between them and infusing a lot of personal and social emotions, leading to extremism. Separating different dimensions of labels and viewing issues rationally is the first step. The “Western Medicine” that people often refer to has developed into evidence-based medicine, which has evolved gradually from traditional practices like herbal medicine. Evidence-based medicine is a part of modern medicine, emphasizing the optimization of decision-making through well-designed and executed research (evidence). However, it is not the end point; it is a way of thinking about problems. Evidence-based medicine evolved alongside the Renaissance, logic, and industrialization. Conversely, “Traditional Chinese Medicine” is often perceived as traditional and experiential medicine, but China’s traditional medicine has also developed gradually. Modernization is not a binary choice but follows objective laws. Similar medical practices today can be referred to as complementary medicine, which is unconventional medical practice used alongside conventional (mainstream) medicine. All technologies are instrumental; some are merely products of different eras. Modernity is simply a matter of time scale; it is not necessarily good or…