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The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.
IEEE

An Optimized Frequency Plan Algorithm For Non-geostationary Constellations Using Integer Linear Programming

Abstract: The unprecedented growth of massive satellite constellations, as well as the advent of a significant number of steerable beams and digital payloads, poses new challenges in determining how ...

The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.
IEEE

Energy Resources Scheduling in Energy Communities: A comparison between Mixed Integer Linear Programming and Hybrid-adaptive Differential Evolution with decay function

Abstract: With the ever growing number of technologies that interact with the grid, optimization and control strategies become critical to ensure the quality of service without disruption. This work ...
GitHub

This is a simple example of how to deploy an Azure Function using ZipDeploy. This is a very simple way to deploy an Azure Function without having to use a full CI/CD pipeline.

To learn more about how the template was done refer to the blog post on How to Deploy a .NET isolated Azure Function using Zip Deploy in One-Click on frankysnotes.com. There is also a video on YouTube ...