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Canonical + thanks.dev = giving back to open source developers
- Canonical has partnered with thanks.dev to donate money to smaller open source projects they depend on.
- They have committed to donating US$120,000 over the next 12 months, distributed at $10,000 per month.
- Thanks.dev's algorithm splits the funds based on dependencies used by more projects, benefiting over 350 GitHub users and orgs.
- Many companies, including Canonical, support open source developers through thanks.dev, with 5% commission going to thanks.dev for their services.
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Tech Radar
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Microsoft shows us discarded Windows 11 Start menu designs – and I’m so glad they were chucked in the bin in favor of the revamp we’re getting
- Microsoft has redesigned the Start menu in Windows 11, sharing feedback and discarded designs in the process.
- The new Start menu features a single scrollable panel for a more user-friendly experience with customizable options.
- User feedback played a significant role in the redesign process, focusing on faster app access and customizable features.
- Over 300 Windows 11 fans were involved in studies and feedback sessions to shape the Start menu revamp.
- Microsoft highlighted the importance of the Start menu as a place for app access and customization.
- Users will have the option to hide recommendations in the Start menu if they do not find them helpful.
- Microsoft showcased various discarded Start menu concepts, with varying levels of appeal and functionality.
- Some discarded designs included tablet-focused layouts, Windows 10-style menus, and overly busy interfaces.
- The chosen Start menu design features a simple, streamlined approach with customizable elements for users.
- While some may find the chosen revamp safe, it offers a functional and customizable Start menu experience.
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Ubuntu Handbook
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DistroShelf – New GTK4 GUI for Distrobox Container
- DistroShelf is a new GTK4 client in development for managing Distrobox containers, providing a modern GUI powered by GTK4 and LiAdwaita.
- Linux containers like Distrobox offer a lightweight and efficient way for developers to test applications across different Linux distributions without running a full operating system.
- DistroShelf offers a graphical interface that is integrated with GNOME desktop and supports various Linux distributions, making it easier to create, run, and manage containers.
- To install DistroShelf in Ubuntu, users need to first install the backend Distrobox package and then install DistroShelf as a Flatpak package from Flathub repository.
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Dev
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How to Use Excel YEAR Function?
- The Excel YEAR function is used to extract the year from a given input date, providing a 4-digit year value.
- Introduced in Excel version 1.0, the function extracts the year accurately from various date formats.
- The basic syntax of the YEAR function is =YEAR(serial_number), where serial_number represents the date to extract the year from.
- Supported input formats for the YEAR function include direct dates, cell references, Excel serial numbers, DATE function, DATEVALUE function, NOW() or TODAY(), and text date strings.
- Examples demonstrate how the function handles valid dates, leap years, serial date interpretation, and error cases.
- The YEAR function can be combined with other nested functions for various scenarios, such as age calculation, leap year checks, and text formatting.
- By using the YEAR function in Excel, users can manipulate and analyze date-related data efficiently for diverse applications.
- Excel24x7.com provides a range of tutorials on Excel functions and features for users to enhance their spreadsheet skills.
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MacBook Air M4 Review: My First Blog and a Developer’s Dream
- The MacBook Air M4 is praised for its Magic Keyboard and oversized Force Touch trackpad, making it a developer's dream machine.
- Developers find the M4 efficient for running multiple software simultaneously with fast compilation times, thanks to its 16GB unified memory.
- The M4's Neural Engine is highlighted for handling AI tasks well, making it ideal for prototyping and Core ML-optimized models.
- With a price of ₹99,900 (or ₹89,000 during offers), the MacBook Air M4 is seen as a cost-effective option for developers seeking high performance in a compact package.
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Dev
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Debug Smarter: How grep Helps Engineers Fix Issues Fast and Stand Out (Part 3)
- The concluding chapter of the grep series unveils powerful techniques enhancing troubleshooting workflows and technical skills.
- Advanced grep capabilities go beyond text search, enabling efficient problem-solving workflows and distinguishing skilled users.
- Techniques like searching for lines ending with keywords, recursive searches, and redirecting output to new files are explored in depth.
- For instance, using 'grep cloud$ /home/company-info.txt' helps locate lines ending with 'cloud' for syntax verification.
- Recursive searches with 'grep -r automation /home/company-info.txt/' simplify locating terms across nested directories swiftly.
- Redirecting search results to new files aids in preserving evidence for security investigations or creating documentation for leadership.
- Appending search results to existing files is useful for building comprehensive analysis files during troubleshooting or compliance tasks.
- The summary emphasizes the importance of applying efficient technical knowledge, filtering critical data, and documenting findings systematically.
- These powerful grep techniques enable engineers to solve problems faster, identify patterns efficiently, and navigate complex technical challenges with confidence.
- The series concludes with a reminder to stay curious, enhance skills, and leverage command-line proficiency in technical career advancement.
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Macrumors
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Samsung Debuts New Super Thin Galaxy S25 Edge
- Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a super thin smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone 17 Air.
- The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and is only 5.8mm thick.
- It weighs 163 grams, has a titanium frame, and includes Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.
- Equipped with a dual-lens camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, the Galaxy S25 Edge is priced at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model.
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Apple to Block Mac Apps From Secretly Accessing Your Clipboard
- Apple is planning to implement a change in macOS 16 that will alert Mac users when an app reads the clipboard without direct interaction.
- This change aims to enhance pasteboard privacy, similar to how iOS blocks apps from accessing clipboard data without permission.
- Developers can use new NSPasteboard methods to examine clipboard data without triggering alerts, and apps may need user permission for clipboard access in certain situations.
- Apple's upcoming feature will require apps to notify users when programmatically accessing the clipboard, allowing for improved data privacy on Mac devices.
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Ubuntu
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The Fridge: Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 891
- Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 891 cover Ubuntu Stats, Hot in Support, Rocks Public Journal, Upcoming Meetings, LoCo Events, and more.
- Highlights include 3.0 solver default in questing-proposed for apt-get, sudo-rs adoption in Ubuntu 25.10, and Plasma 6.3.5 update for Kubuntu 25.04.
- Canonical News, updates and security for various Ubuntu versions, featured articles, blogs, and audio and video content are also included in the newsletter.
- The newsletter contributors include Krytarik, RaidoBashing-om, Chris Guiver, Wild Man, Cristovao Cordeiro, and others. Story ideas can be submitted to the Ubuntu News Team.
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Macrumors
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Apple Bug Prevents You From Telling People About Dave & Buster's
- There's a bug in the Messages app that prevents users from sending voice-based messages that include ampersands, causing them to fail to go through.
- The bug was discovered when trying to talk about Dave & Buster's, but it affects any company with an ampersand in its name.
- The issue lies with the transcript accompanying audio messages, where Apple's transcription engine struggles with rendering ampersands correctly.
- This error triggers Apple's BlastDoor Messages feature for user protection, which results in the audio message failing to send.
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Dev
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Getting Started with Linux: System Information and User Management
- Linux, known for its reliability, flexibility, and security, is foundational in modern IT environments.
- Mastering Linux commands boosts productivity, enhances troubleshooting capabilities, and supports critical business operations.
- Essential Linux commands related to system information and user management include uname, uname -r, pwd, su, whoami, id, history, hostname, and date.
- Real-world business use case: Financial institutions utilize Linux commands for secure user account management to ensure compliance and data integrity.
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Dev
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Debug Smarter: How grep Helps Engineers Fix Issues Fast and Stand Out (Part 2)
- The grep command is a powerful tool that helps engineers fix issues quickly and efficiently by utilizing advanced techniques.
- Some of the advanced grep techniques include showing match counts, searching case-insensitively, displaying inverse results, searching for lines starting with a keyword, and displaying context around matches.
- These techniques can be applied in various scenarios such as analyzing system failures, conducting brand compliance reviews, standardizing documentation formats, debugging complex application behavior, and reviewing legal documents.
- By mastering these grep techniques, engineers can not only solve problems effectively but also prevent issues by spotting patterns and anomalies before they escalate.
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Macdailynews
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Apple releases visionOS 2.5
- Apple has released visionOS 2.5 for Vision Pro users, introducing a dedicated Immersive Video tab in the Apple TV app for easier discovery of spatial and 3D content.
- The update enhances content accessibility by consolidating all Immersive Video and 3D movie content, addressing a key usability issue for Vision Pro's spatial computing environment.
- Minor updates in visionOS 2.5 include bug fixes and performance improvements, with the primary highlight being the new Immersive Video tab.
- The 2.5 update does not feature significant new changes like Apple Intelligence integration, building on the foundation of visionOS 2 and focusing on expanding Immersive Video offerings.
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Dev
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⚔️ Day 26 Linux Challenge: grep, find, head, tail & wc Edition
- Day 26 of the #100DaysOfLinux challenge focuses on essential Linux CLI tools like grep, find, head, tail, and wc.
- Challenges include tasks like finding specific patterns, locating files, displaying the beginning and end of files, and counting lines/words/bytes.
- Participants are encouraged to create a sample file, use grep to search for patterns, find files in directories, display the head and tail of files, and count occurrences.
- Bonus challenge involves comparing two config files to find unmatched lines, and participants are urged to choose and complete 3 challenges.
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Macdailynews
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Apple preps AI-powered iPhone battery management mode for iOS 19
- Apple is planning to introduce an AI-powered battery management mode for iPhones in the upcoming iOS 19 update scheduled for September.
- The new feature will analyze user behavior to optimize energy usage and will display a lock-screen indicator showing the time required to charge the device.
- This innovation is driven by the upcoming slimmed-down iPhone 17 model, which will have a smaller battery due to its thinner design.
- The AI-enhanced battery function aims to improve battery life for all iPhones running iOS 19 and is a response to users' desire for longer battery durability.
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