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Recently, a highly popular GitHub repository — ChinaTextbook — has compiled PDF files of textbooks for all educational stages in China, from primary school, junior high school, senior high school to college. Those in need can download them directly. This is a remarkable project. In the author’s project description, the reasons for creating ChinaTextbook are mentioned: Although domestic educational websites have provided free resources, the access to information for the majority of ordinary people is still limited. Some people take advantage of this situation and sell these resources with private watermarks on Taobao. To address this issue, I plan to centralize and open-source these resources to promote the popularization of compulsory education and eliminate educational poverty between regions. ...

Application containerization is an irreversible trend, and major cloud providers are launching container hosting services to enable users to deploy and launch their applications quickly with just one click. ClawCloud Run is ClawCloud’s container hosting service, currently offering $5 in free credits each month — more than enough for development and testing purposes. As of the date of this post, ClawCloud Run offers $5 in free credits upon registration without requiring a credit card. If you link a GitHub account that has been registered for over 180 days, you will continue to receive $5 in free credits every month. The promotion is extremely popular, so if you’re interested, it’s recommended to register as soon as possible. ...

When you unbox a new Mac and admire its sleek design, do you rush to install essential apps to transform it into a productivity powerhouse? However, many premium Mac apps now use subscription models. Paying individually for each app can quickly add up. How can you access multiple apps with a single payment? Enter Setapp. What is Setapp? Think of Setapp as a “premium app bundle” or a “digital toolbox”. It currently offers 250+ curated paid apps. With a subscription, users gain full access to all apps in the Setapp catalog—including new additions and updates—without needing separate purchases or activations. ...

China’s EV indursty is still developing fast after years. Xiaomi joint the competition a little bit late, but the first and the most popular EV model SU7 has shown its strong competivity. Most of Chinese had a positive expection on EV future, while the Xiaomi SU7’s serious accident on March 29th caused 3 deaths, and it has become a hit on Chinese EV indurstry. Before this incident, almost every EV maker in China emphasized its advanced driving assistance system, but the safety risks associated with this feature were briefly mentioned. This caused ignorance among Chinese EV users. ...