How Random Number Generators Actually Work
A plain-English look at what happens when you click generate, from seeds and entropy to the browser's crypto API.
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A plain-English look at what happens when you click generate, from seeds and entropy to the browser's crypto API.
Read articlePicking a number between 1 and 100 sounds trivial, but there are smart ways to use it for classrooms, games and giveaways.
Read articleFrom fantasy characters to test data, here's how to get the perfect random name every time.
Read articleWeak passwords are the number-one cause of account breaches. Here's how a random generator fixes that.
Read articleStuck on a blank page? A single random word can unlock a flood of ideas.
Read articleDitch the playground-pick drama. Here's how to split any group into balanced teams.
Read articleNot all randomness is equal. Understand the two kinds and which one you actually need.
Read articleRandom colours can spark palettes you'd never pick on purpose.
Read articleHosting a giveaway? Here's how to pick a winner nobody can dispute.
Read articleRealistic test data needs realistic dates. Here's how to generate them at scale.
Read articleA single random letter is the engine behind dozens of classic games.
Read articleNeed unique numbers for a raffle or lottery? Here's how the no-repeats option works.
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