Why “Problem” is being discussed
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Linked-list freeing need not all happen in one go. There can be a queue of free-but-not-zeroed, push RC=0 stuff there instead of recurring on referents, anyone doing memory allo…
by dr2chase · Oct 5, 2026
> Fernando Alonso said there was now "too much technology" involved in the series > "That’s the problem that we have," [Max Verstappen] said. "These engines are so complicated[.…
by klez · Oct 5, 2026
> Personally I solved this problem for myself by moving away from the country. Quite drastic to move away from a country for just this. Did you only do it for just this? Or was…
by melvinroest · Oct 5, 2026
IMO, Blu-Rays often go too far and waste bits on multiple multi-gigabyte tracks of lossless audio that would have been much better spent on increasing the video bitrate. Less of…
by account42 · Oct 5, 2026
There was a new jailbreak released quite recently which was quite painless to go through. IIRC it's called Sanctuary. The only problem is if your device is connected to wifi and…
by mhast · Oct 5, 2026
It worked out well for every problem so far.
by TeMPOraL · Oct 5, 2026
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Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks to complex issues in business and technical fields. The former is an example of simple problem solving (SPS) addressing one issue, whereas the latter is complex problem solving (CPS) with multiple interrelated obstacles. Another classification of problem-solving tasks is into well-defined problems with specific obstacles and goals, and ill-defined problems in which the current situation is troublesome but it is not clear what kind of resolution to aim for. Similarly, one may distinguish formal or fact-based problems requiring psychometric intelligence, versus socio-emotional problems which depend on the changeable emotions of individuals or groups, such as tactful behavior, fashion, or gift choices. Read more on Wikipedia