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  • What Is an Ergonomic Mouse? preview
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    An ergonomic mouse is a type of computer pointing device that is designed to provide a more comfortable and natural hand position during use. It is intended to reduce strain on the hand, wrist, and arm, ultimately promoting better ergonomics and preventing repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome.Unlike traditional mice, an ergonomic mouse typically features a unique shape and design that conforms to the natural contours of the hand.

  • How to Log to A File From the Erlang Shell? preview
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    To log to a file from the Erlang shell, you can follow these steps:Open the Erlang shell by running the erl command in your terminal.Create a file using the file:open/2 function, which returns a file descriptor. For example, to open a file named "logfile.txt" for writing, execute the following command: {ok, File} = file:open("logfile.txt", [write]) Once the file is open, you can write to it using the io:format/2 function. It allows you to format and write data to a stream.

  • How to Open Multiple Files With Delphi? preview
    6 min read
    To open multiple files with Delphi, you can use the TOpenDialog component along with a loop to select and open multiple files. Here's how you can do it:Add a TOpenDialog component to your form. You can find it in the "Dialogs" tab of the component palette.Set the MultiSelect property of the TOpenDialog component to True. This allows the user to select multiple files.Add a button to your form to trigger the selection and opening of files.

  • Best Linux Debian Books preview
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    Debian is a free and open-source operating system that is based on the Linux kernel. It was created in 1993 by Ian Murdock, with the goal of developing a stable and reliable operating system that would be easy to use and maintain. Debian is one of the oldest and most popular Linux distributions, and is widely used on servers, desktops, and embedded devices.

  • Git Refspec preview
    Git Refspec
    2 min read
    Git refspecs specifies the patterns for references on the remote side and the locally tracked branch. When you create a new repository and add a new remote to it i.e git remote add origin url

  • Unix Permissions preview
    Unix Permissions
    3 min read
    The file access permissions is a combination of letters and hyphens. The letters and hyphens will make up 10 total symbols. The letters are d, r, w, x and occasionally s or S.

  • Rebasing with git preview
    Rebasing with git
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    Git makes working on a project flexible by allowing teams to work in parallel and concurrently. When a team’s work is done, they can bring their work on to the main public branch either by rebasing it or merging it.

  • Merging with git preview
    Merging with git
    2 min read
    Git merge lets you bring the changes from one branch, on to the other. Merge replays the changes in a branch on top another, starting from the commit where the two branches last diverged. Lets take for instance 2 different branches.

  • Files and processes in Unix preview
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    In a Unix system, the two fundamental notion is that things are either a file or a process. A file is just a destination for or a source of a stream of data. A process on the other hand is a program that is currently running and this program may be associated with a file that either stores the instructions that the program runs or a file that stores the output that the program generates.

  • Best Jenkins Books in 2025 preview
    5 min read
    It is a built-in development tool for Java used to build web applications. It is also frequently used in the trenches of fashion and design. So if you're looking to learn some of the essential skills, there are some great books out there to choose from. We've gathered the best books for you, and we hope that they help you face your development challenges more effectively.

  • Best DevOps Books to Read preview
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    "I'm not the Biggest IT geek, but i know how to program and can write scripts. What now?" This is a question we hear every day from many people. It's understood that it might be intimidating to see an experienced person with several years in computers and networks doing things you don't even understand. But this doesn't mean that you can't be like them; it just takes time, dedication, and learning new skills such as networking or scripting. You can improve yourself by reading books in your spare time, practicing every day, and just keeping yourself up-to-date with all trending technologies available out there.

  • Best Kali Linux Books in 2025 preview
    5 min read
    Linux has been operational for many years. It contains a file that looks like an executable but contains some other program's code inside it. The operating system is updated after every three months to give the clients better services. The system remains known for being a stable, secure, and reliable operating system.