today's howtos
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Design for the web without Figma
Because no matter how good Figma is, it's an intermediary abstraction, like Photoshop before it. If you're working with the web, you'll work faster without such an abstraction layer in the design process filtering the collaboration between programmer and designer.
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A Developer’s Guide to Git LFS
This tutorial will focus on how Git LFS works, how to use it, and its importance in storing large files. You will create a sample project to understand better how Git LFS works. Specifically, you’ll create a simple Python project that uses a large accident dataset from Kaggle. The dataset contains over 1.5 million accident cases spanning several years and covers most of the US accidents. Due to its size, storing the dataset directly in Git would be impractical and slow down the repository’s performance. Therefore, you’ll use Git LFS to store the dataset efficiently and make it easier to work with. Following this example, you’ll learn how to use Git LFS to manage large files in your Git repository and optimize your workflow for smoother collaboration with team members.
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PDF and embedded videos
PDF supports playing back video content since version 1.5. I could do the whole shtick and shpiel routine of "surely this is working technology as the specification is over 20 years old by now". But you already know that it is not the case. Probably you came here just to see how badly broken things are. So here you go: [...]
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Under-Engineered Comboboxen?
Unlike all my other Under-Engineered posts, this one is not a “how-to”. This is a “what’s-up”, so you can make a decision about whether or not you want to give <datalist> a shot.
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How to install Velero for backups using GCP provider
Velero is an open source tool to safely backup and restore, perform disaster recovery, and migrate Kubernetes cluster resources and persistent volumes. Velero has two main components: a CLI, and a server-side Kubernetes deployment. Prerequisites Velero uses object storage to store backups and associated artifacts.
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How to Set Up a Local DNS Resolver with Unbound on Debian
Unbound is free and open-source DNS server software that can be used for validating, recursive, and caching DNS resolvers. In this guide, you will learn how to set up Private DNS Server with Unbound on a Debian 11 and Debian 12 server.
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How to Install Sensu Monitoring Solution on Rocky Linux 9
Sensu is an open-source infrastructure and application monitoring system designed for container and non-container monitoring and multi-cloud infrastructure. In this tutorial, you will install Sensu Monitoring Solution on a Rocky Linux 9 server.
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How to Install OpenJDK 21 on Ubuntu 22.04-20.04
OpenJDK 21, the next long-term support (LTS) release of Oracle’s standard Java implementation, is set to be launched on September 19, 2023. This release is packed with 15 finalized features, each designed to enhance the Java development experience.
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How to Install Minecraft Launcher on Manjaro Linux [Ed: Proprietary Microsoft junk though]
Minecraft, a leading game in the industry, utilizes the Minecraft Launcher as a gateway to its multifaceted environments. This article, penned by professionals with thorough gaming and technical acumen, will dissect the launcher, especially its recent version, and guide you through installing it on Manjaro Linux using the Arch User Repository (AUR).
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How to Install Heroic Games Launcher on Manjaro Linux
Heroic Games Launcher has carved its place among gaming platforms with its distinctive features and functionality. This guide focuses on installing Heroic Games Launcher via AUR on Manjaro Linux.
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How to Install Sublime Text 4 on Ubuntu Linux
Sublime Text Editor has unveiled its latest version, Sublime Text 4, which brings along a host of improvements and features over its predecessor, Sublime Text 3.
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How to List Groups in Linux: A Guide for Beginners
Learn how to effectively view List Groups in Linux with this beginner's guide. Master essential commands and techniques for user group management.
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How to Create and Edit Images with DragGAN
Learn how to create and edit images using DragGAN. With StyleGAN3 and the DragGAN GUI, unleash your creativity and transform images with ease. Empower your visual storytelling today.
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How to cd to a folder with spaces in its name
In this tutorial, you will learn how to browse to a folder that has spaces on its name.
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How to View Your SSH Keys in Linux, macOS and Windows
If you're not sure how to view your SSH certificates, this article walks you through the steps on Linux, macOS and Windows.
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How to Enable USB in VirtualBox
If your data center relies on VirtualBox and your virtual machines rely on USB, you've probably noticed that USB doesn't work unless you enable it. Here's how to do that.