Visual Studio Code is a powerful piece of software that most people use to get started with programming. It is one of the most widely used programming tools in the world due to its robust features, cross-compatibility, and wide range of programming languages. While VS Code comes with a lot of features out of the …
A “workspace” in Visual Studio Code is a collection of one or more folders that are open in a VS Code window (instance). In most cases, a single folder will be opened as the workspace, but depending on your development workflow, you can use an advanced configuration called Multi-root workspaces to include multiple folders. The …
We’ve all come across the term ‘cookies’ while browsing the internet, and while we love the delicious munch snack, it has a completely different meaning in the internet world. You may have noticed that ads for things you recently looked up or searched for appearing on Facebook and other websites. And while you may have …
Are you learning to type in a foreign language for the first time? Do you frequently copy-and-paste special characters like é and wish there was a quick way to do so? Thankfully, Windows 10 makes it simple to add and switch between languages without the need to purchase a separate physical keyboard. The following instructions …
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git stash stores (or stashes) changes you’ve made to your working copy so you can work on something else and then reapply them later. If you need to quickly switch context and work on something else, but you’re in the middle of a code change and aren’t ready to commit, stashing comes in handy. Why …
Thumbnail previews are useful for quickly identifying content within image and video files. However, for a variety of reasons, Windows 11 and Windows 10 may stop displaying them. The problem has also existed in previous versions of the operating system. Blank thumbnails are most often the result of incorrectly configured File Explorer settings (formerly known …
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Screen activity can be captured in a video without the use of any special or expensive software. The built-in screen capture application in Windows 10 is the Game Bar. For quick access to gaming features, Windows 10 includes a “Game bar” that can be accessed by pressing Windows key + G. The bar has five …
Rooting is the Android equivalent of jailbreaking, allowing you to install unapproved apps, remove unwanted bloatware, update the operating system, replace the firmware, overclock (or underclock) the processor, customize everything, and so on. Of course, for the average user, this sounds like a scary process, and it can be. After all, tinkering with the core …
Protect your applications and environments with two-factor authentication to double down on security (2FA). It’s the quickest and most efficient way to ensure that your users are who they claim to be. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a type of multi-factor authentication (MFA) that increases access security by requiring two methods to verify your identity (also …
Cable management at your desk is akin to cleaning your room. It’s a pain in the beginning, but once you’re done, it’s almost therapeutic. Unfortunately, vacuuming and putting things away isn’t enough. To properly hide all your wires, you’ll need a strategy and at least a few hours set aside. Everything you need to know …