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2017-10 TED Talks on Programming Everyone Must Watch
With these TED Talks on programming, you won’t learn how to program but rather how to be a programmer. Knowing how to write code is only one aspect of programming, and quite frankly one of the lesser aspects. Knowing how to think is key. Attitude and Inspiration 1. Thomas Suarez: A 12-Year-Old App Developer If you ever thought you were too young, too old, or too inexperienced to start programming, then let this 4-minute TEDx Talk change your mind. With a bit of drive and cleverness, Thomas Suarez learned...
Posted on October 9th, 2017
2017-10 Tools to Limit Bandwidth
Limiting bandwidth on your computer will stop your data being wasted on things you don’t want. It’s very helpful for those who have a specific data limit and can help you avoid being overcharged. We’re going to show you tools to help you limit your bandwidth. Windows has a built-in method to limit bandwidth, but at the moment it’s really basic and not particularly clear on what it does. As such, it’s better to turn to third-party solutions. If you have your own method to share for limiting bandwidth, ple...
Posted on October 4th, 2017
2017-10 What Is JavaScript and How Does It Work?
JavaScript is a programming language for the web. It is supported by most web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, internet Explorer, Edge, Opera, etc. Most mobile browsers for smart phones support JavaScript too. It is primarily used to enhance web pages to provide for a more user friendly experience. These include dynamically updating web pages, user interface enhancements such as menus and dialog boxes, animations, 2D and 3D graphics, interactive maps, video players, and more. This mode of Java...
Posted on October 2nd, 2017
2017-10 Sites That Let You Check if Links Are Safe
Someone sent you a link. It looks okay… but is it really? Whether that person was a friend or a stranger, if it’s a link you weren’t expecting, you shouldn’t really click it. Email, SMS, Facebook, Twitter or some other social network or collaboration tool… whatever you’re using, there’s an opportunity for scammers and spammers to send you links. Most of the time they’re probably safe. But when they’re not, disaster can strike. One of the quickest-growing security issues these days is ransomware, which is...
Posted on October 2nd, 2017
2017-09 Always Back Up These Files and Folders in Windows
We’ve written ad infinitum about why you should back up files and what can happen if you don’t. Worst case scenario? You lose all of your apps, data, settings, and files, forcing you to start over from scratch. A major inconvenience — and one that you can avoid so easily. But even if you do decide to back up your stuff, you may be stuck with this follow-up question: Which files and folders should I back up? Keep reading to find out, plus learn about which files and folders you should ignore. Files and Fo...
Posted on September 28th, 2017
2017-09 Never Kill These Windows Task Manager Processes
Have you ever browsed the Windows Task Manager and wondered what some of the entries were for? The Windows system process section, which is at the bottom of the list in the Windows 10 Task Manager, holds some processes that are critical to your computer running properly. What do these processes do, and what would happen if you ended them? Let’s look at some of the most important entries. Note: The new Task Manager in Windows 8.1 and 10 refers to some of these entries with friendlier names, like Windows L...
Posted on September 28th, 2017
2017-09 Fix HTML Formatting Using Simple Shell Scripting
If you often write HTML in an editor and then paste into WordPress, you’ll notice that sometimes annoying formatting tags (like tags) are added. Using simple shell scripts, you can automatically clean up that garbage HTML formatting with a few simple commands. Why use shell scripting? If you’re new to programming, it’s much, much better to start small. Not only are you less likely to give up, but you’ll have opportunities to stop and learn along the way. That said, your first programs can be really usef...
Posted on September 28th, 2017
2017-09 Shift Key Shortcuts You Should Remember in Windows
Keyboard shortcuts have always remained the quickest "hack" for productivity. It may not seem so, but trying to do everything with the mouse does add up over time. Turn to your keyboard instead. If you are on Windows, then learning the many Windows shortcuts can take a while. The best advice I can give? Practice one shortcut for a week. That’s still 54 in a year, which is a lot, so here are some of the most valuable ones you should start with. Start With the Modifier Keys The Shift key has been a modifie...
Posted on September 28th, 2017