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How to Activate Windows with a Product Key

Activating Windows with a product key is an essential step to ensure your system is legitimate, secure, and has access to all the latest updates and features.
Activation validates that your copy of Windows is genuine and has been legally licensed.
To activate Windows, you need a valid 25-character product key which can be obtained from a new PC, a retail copy of Windows, a digital purchase from Microsoft Store, or by contacting Microsoft support.
If you encounter any issues with activation, Microsoft provides troubleshooting tools and customer support to assist you.

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How to Install GNOME’s New Adwaita Fonts in Ubuntu

This article provides a beginner's guide on how to manually download and install the new Gnome Adwaita Sans and Adwaita Mono fonts in Ubuntu.
Users can install the Adwaita fonts manually as Ubuntu does not ship them in the system repository by following the provided steps.
Downloading the source code of GNOME Adwaita Fonts from the project page is the first step.
After decompressing the source tarball, font files (.ttf) can be found in mono and sans sub-folders.
To install the manually downloaded fonts, users can place the .ttf files in various font directories like /usr/share/fonts or .local/share/fonts.
Options include installing Adwaita Fonts for the current user only or all users, with specific instructions provided for each.
The process involves moving .ttf files, creating sub-folders if necessary, and running commands to update font cache.
After installing the font files and updating the cache, users can apply the new fonts using tools like GNOME Tweaks, Font Manager, or Dconf Editor.
For GNOME desktop users, changing fonts from the command line with gsettings commands is also an option.
Additionally, instructions on how to restore default fonts in GNOME using Dconf Editor or terminal commands are provided.

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My First AWS EC2 Instance: From Stumbles to a Running Nginx Server

Launching an EC2 instance and hosting a web server is a part of the DevOps journey.
The plan includes launching an EC2 instance, connecting via SSH, and setting up an Nginx web server.
Challenges faced: wrong AMI selection and port problems.
Key takeaways: choosing the right AMI, setting up correct inbound rules for ports, and enjoying troubleshooting in DevOps.

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How to Run Apps as Administrator on Windows 11

Windows 11 provides various ways to launch an app as an administrator.
You can run an app as an administrator by right-clicking its desktop shortcut and selecting 'Run as administrator'.
Another method is to use Windows Search to find the app, right-click it, and choose 'Run as administrator'.
Furthermore, the Task Manager can be used to run programs as an administrator by creating a new task with administrative privileges.

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How do threads work on Linux?

Threads in Linux can be organized in terms of a task (process or thread).
Tasks in Linux can run in parallel if there are multiple cores available.
Switching between tasks is triggered by a CPU's clock interrupt.
The Linux scheduler, CFS (Completely Fair Scheduler), ensures fair work distribution based on priority and CPU core load.

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Faizul "Piju" 9M2PJU: Unleashing the Power of Software Defined Radio with DragonOS

DragonOS is a specialized Linux distribution designed for SDR enthusiasts, providing a plug-and-play environment with pre-installed open-source SDR software.
DragonOS simplifies access to powerful SDR tools, making it easier for amateur radio operators to monitor and decode signals, operate digital modes, track and communicate with satellites, experiment with RF security, set up an APRS iGate or repeater, and decode weather satellites.
DragonOS supports a variety of SDR hardware, including RTL-SDR, HackRF One, LimeSDR, BladeRF, Ettus USRP, SDRPlay, PlutoSDR, Yardstick One, Ubertooth, and more.
DragonOS is versatile and user-friendly, offering options to run as a live bootable OS, dual-boot system, or virtual machine. The pre-installed SDR tools are organized for convenience, catering to users of all experience levels.

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Resolving Docker Socket and Daemon Conflicts: Unifying CLI and Docker Desktop on kali Linux

If you're using Docker Desktop on Linux and facing issues like conflicting results between docker ps and sudo docker ps, containers not appearing in Docker Desktop, or volume permission errors, this detailed guide will walk you through resolving these problems.
The guide provides step-by-step troubleshooting instructions, including identifying active contexts, unsetting the DOCKER_HOST environment variable, aligning Docker CLI with Docker Desktop, and debugging docker ps vs sudo docker ps conflicts.
By following these steps, you can unify Docker CLI and Docker Desktop on Linux, resolve docker ps vs sudo docker ps conflicts, and fix permission issues for a seamless development experience.
With the desktop-linux context configured, Docker will run harmoniously across CLI and Docker Desktop.

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Formula Calculate Age from Date of Birth in Excel!

Excel can be used to calculate a person's age from their date of birth using various functions such as DATE, TODAY, YEAR, DAY, MONTH, and IF.
The basic formula to calculate age from a birthday is =YEAR(TODAY()) - YEAR(A1).
For a more accurate age calculation, considering whether the birthday has passed in the current year, use the formula =YEAR(TODAY()) - YEAR(A1) - IF(DATE(YEAR(TODAY()), MONTH(A1), DAY(A1)) > TODAY(), 1, 0).
To display the age in years, months, and days, use the formula =YEAR(TODAY()) - YEAR(A1) & " Years, " & MONTH(TODAY()) - MONTH(A1) & " Months, " & DAY(TODAY()) - DAY(A1) & " Days".

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Passing Intel-PT to guest using QEMU/KVM doesn’t work

Intel VT-x (Virtualization Technology-x) is a crucial hardware-assisted virtualization technology.
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a Linux kernel module that allows running full virtual machines directly within the Linux kernel.
QEMU (Quick Emulator) is a versatile emulator and virtualizer that can emulate a wide range of hardware architectures.
Passing Intel-PT to guest using QEMU/KVM doesn’t work.

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The open-source AI debate: Why selective transparency poses a serious risk

The debate about openness and transparency in AI has gained prominence as tech giants endorse open-source AI releases.
True open-source collaboration in AI can lead to faster innovation while ensuring technology is unbiased and ethical.
Open-source software like Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP has been pivotal in driving innovation in the internet space.
Open-source AI tools democratize access to models and data, fostering diverse applications and faster development.
The transparency of open source allows for independent scrutiny of AI systems, aiding in identifying and rectifying issues.
Recent incidents like the LAION 5B dataset fiasco highlight the importance of open-source transparency in AI.
While weight models offer some transparency in AI, true openness requires sharing all components of the system.
There's a need for more transparency in AI to build trust and ensure ethical innovation in technologies like self-driving cars and medical AI systems.
Open-source AI provides a framework for collaboration and innovation but faces challenges due to the lack of transparency in the industry.
Leadership and cooperation from tech companies are essential to bridge the information gap and enhance public trust in AI.
Embracing openness and transparency in developing AI can lead to a future where benefits are widespread rather than limited to a few entities.

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How I Learned Linux by Playing a Hacking Game — And You Can Too!

Bandit is an interactive and engaging Linux-based game that helps users learn Linux command-line concepts.
The game is structured in levels, with users needing to find passwords to progress to the next stage.
Players gradually learn how to navigate the file system, manipulate files, and use fundamental and advanced commands.
Bandit offers an enjoyable way to improve Linux skills while thinking critically and mastering essential commands.

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Mastering Linux: Essential Commands and Tools for Every Tech Professional

Mastering Linux: Essential Commands and Tools for Every Tech Professional
Linux is the backbone of the majority of servers and applications around the world.
47% of professional developers use Linux-based operating systems, according to recent surveys.
This article provides practical, advanced Linux commands and tools for tech professionals to work smarter and manage Linux environments effectively.

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How to use window snapping and tiling on the Mac

Window snapping and tiling on the Mac allows for quick organization of desktop apps side by side, offering more versatility than fullscreen mode.
This feature is available in macOS 15 Sequoia and can be checked and updated in System Settings > General > Software Update.
You can tile windows by dragging them to the edge of the screen, activating different layouts like halves, quarters, or full screen.
An Option key shortcut provides faster activation of window tiling without dragging to the edge.
Users can choose tiling layouts manually from the Window menu or visually through window buttons.
Window resizing and position restoration options are available to manage tiled windows effectively.
Keyboard shortcuts offer a faster way to rearrange windows, with options for maximizing, centering, and restoring windows.
Users can customize window margins for tiled windows and explore other new features in macOS Sequoia.

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How to Fix ZIP Error 0x80010135: Path Too Long

A few Windows users have recently faced problems extracting a ZIP file using the Windows File Explorer extraction utility.
The error message 0x80010135 'Path Too Long' appears when the file path with a name is longer than 260 characters.
Here are some simple solutions to eliminate the 0x80010135 ZIP extraction error on Windows 10/11:
- Restart your computer
- Reduce the length of ZIP file name
- Extract the ZIP file to the Root Directory
- Enable the Longer File Path
- Use third-party programs to extract the archive

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Here’s how to access your Android phone’s files from the new Linux Terminal

Google has introduced a new Linux Terminal app that connects to an isolated instance of Debian running in a virtual machine on Android devices.
The Terminal app has access to files shared by the Android host, including the downloads folder, which can be accessed under the /mnt/shared path in the Linux VM.
To access Android device files from the Linux Terminal, the files need to be placed in the Downloads directory of Android, and then they can be accessed through the /mnt/shared directory path in the Linux VM.
Various Linux commands like ls and cat can be used to interact with the Android device files from the Linux Terminal environment.

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