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Absolute Essentials You Need to Know to Survive Vi Editor

2024-12-262024-12-26 Danie

The image shows a computer screen displaying a VIM editor. The foreground is dominated by text providing information about VIM, its version, and a plea to help children in Uganda. The background consists of a dark-colored theme with a simple menu bar at the top, showing standard options like 'New Tab', 'Split View', 'Copy', and 'Paste'. The overall setting appears to be a text-based interface, typical of a Linux or Unix-like operating system.

The most common question most people ask about the vi editor is: How do I exit vi? The joke answer goes: “You don’t. You learn to live with it.” but the serious answer is to […]

LosslessCut is an open source cross-platform FFmpeg GUI for extremely fast and lossless operations on video and audio files

2024-12-262024-12-26 Danie

Screenshot of a video editing screen showing an image in the centre. Below it is a timeline with a number of cuts on it. The image shows a breathtaking view of a serene coastal landscape, likely somewhere in Norway, judging by the rugged cliffs and clear water. In the foreground, a person sits alone on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. The background features a picturesque bay, with mountains rising majestically in the distance. The water is a calm, light blue, and the land is a mix of green vegetation and bare rock.

LosslessCut aims to be the ultimate cross-platform FFmpeg GUI for extremely fast and lossless operations on video, audio, subtitle, and other related media files. The main feature is lossless trimming and cutting of video and […]

8 best free-to-play games on Steam

2024-12-252024-12-25 Danie

The image shows a person sitting at a desk in what appears to be a home office. In the foreground is a computer monitor displaying the Steam store page for a game called Marvel Rivals, and a keyboard. There is a pair of headphones to the left of the keyboard and a smartphone next to it. The background includes a partially visible white brick wall, a Rubik's Cube, and some other office supplies on the desk, suggesting a workspace setting.

Gaming doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when you have Steam’s incredible library of free-to-play games. Whether you’re into first-person shooters, strategy games, or fantasy worlds, Steam offers something for everyone. Here are the […]

4 Free eBook Reader Apps for Android to Get You Out of Your Reading Slump

2024-12-222024-12-22 Danie

The image shows a person sitting at a table, reading a book. In the foreground, a smartphone is being used to read an ebook, and the person is holding it with both hands. The ebook shows a just visble open page on the left side of the phone's screen. There is a notebook and pen also on the table. In the background, there is some out-of-focus background that includes what seems to be a desk, and plants, along with other office supplies. The setting appears to be a home office or study.

Google Play Books and the Kindle app are perfectly fine. They keep your books in the cloud (perfect if you switch devices often) and provide a decent enough interface to read for long periods. But […]

Who needs a roof when you can use balcony solar for apartments

2024-12-222024-12-22 Danie

The photograph shows a woman standing on a balcony, holding a cup. The balcony is attached to a building with old-style architecture, featuring decorative moulding above the windows and a mix of light beige and dark teal colours on the façade. In the foreground is a black solar panel that looks almost like a privacy screen that extends the length of the balcony. Plants are visible in pots both on the balcony and in the background growing along the building's exterior wall.

Lots of people, especially city dwellers and renters, don’t have rooftops where they can install solar panels to generate some of the electricity they use in their daily lives. Community solar offers a partial solution […]

This USB-C cable can rotate 360 degrees for optimal cable management

2024-12-212024-12-21 Danie

The image shows a workspace scene with a laptop computer connected to a power adapter via a cable. In the foreground is a power strip with multiple outlets, a white power adapter, and a laptop. The background includes a gray wall, hinting at a modern, minimalist workspace. The overall setting suggests a home office or a clean, organized work area. The cable shows a 90-degree bend where it protrudes from the laptop's socket.

USB-C was a great step forward, removing the awkward “try to plug in the cable, doesn’t fit, rotate 180 degrees, still doesn’t fit” dance, but cable management is still a pain. If you wish your […]

10 Awesome Games You Can Play Right Now In Your Browser Without Installing Anything

2024-12-212024-12-21 Danie

The image shows a computer screen displaying multiple video game windows arranged in a grid-like fashion. In the foreground are various game interfaces, including a chessboard, a hexagonal tile game resembling Settlers of Catan, a Wordle word puzzle, and what appears to be a first person shooter. The background is dominated by the vibrant colours and designs of the games themselves, creating a visually stimulating and dynamic scene.

Sometimes you have the urge to play some video games, but you don’t have the right hardware with you. Perhaps you’re stuck at work or school, or you have a basic device like a Chromebook. […]

After market office chair wheels can be a worthy and cheap upgrade

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a close-up view of four StealthO caster wheels against a stark white background. The foreground is dominated by the teal-colored polyurethane wheels, each exhibiting a distinct design with visible spokes and a central hub. The background is simple and uncluttered, further emphasizing the product. The wheels have a sleek and modern aesthetic, suggesting high quality and perhaps a professional application.

For some reason, even the most expensive office chairs come with pretty plain plastic wheels. They don’t roll so well, often need a floor protector, and worse they make a bit of noise, especially on […]

Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Around the World

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a vibrant fireworks display over a canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the foreground, there are houseboats and the calm waters of the canal reflecting the colorful lights of the fireworks. The background is filled with the stunning spectacle of fireworks exploding in the night sky, with the city's buildings and trees lining the canal visible amidst the bursts of light. The city lights illuminate the buildings along the canal, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere against the dark night sky.

Links to live streams for various cities around the world. Why celebrate once when you can celebrate on the hour all day long! Not all are pointing directly at the celebrations though, e.g. Cape Town’s […]

Home Assistant’s new hardware voice assistant answers to ‘Hey Jarvis’ and can work offline

2024-12-202024-12-20 Danie

The image shows a small, square device, possibly a smart home gadget, resting on a surface. The background is a gradient of soft blue and orange hues, creating a calm and modern atmosphere. In the foreground, the device is the primary focus, with its sleek, white design and subtle glowing circle on the top drawing the viewer's attention. A thin cable is connected to the device, suggesting it is powered or connected to a network.

There’s a new voice assistant in town, and this one can work locally in your home without phoning home to its corporate overloads. This week, the popular hobbyist smart home platform Home Assistant officially launched […]

Tag: technology

Absolute Essentials You Need to Know to Survive Vi Editor

LosslessCut is an open source cross-platform FFmpeg GUI for extremely fast and lossless operations on video and audio files

8 best free-to-play games on Steam

4 Free eBook Reader Apps for Android to Get You Out of Your Reading Slump

Who needs a roof when you can use balcony solar for apartments

This USB-C cable can rotate 360 degrees for optimal cable management

10 Awesome Games You Can Play Right Now In Your Browser Without Installing Anything

After market office chair wheels can be a worthy and cheap upgrade

Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Celebrations From Around the World

Home Assistant’s new hardware voice assistant answers to ‘Hey Jarvis’ and can work offline

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