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Dew Drop – October 11, 2024 (#4284)

New contextual tools for GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio.
Cancellation, Part 6: Linking.
Software Engineering Radio #637: Steve Smith on software quality.
Reporting ReSharper code inspections from your CI/CD pipeline.

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Meet Canonical at OCX 2024 in Mainz, Germany

Canonical is a Silver sponsor at OCX 2024 and will be showcasing chiseled Ubuntu containers for JRE images.
Chiseled containers allow the creation of super small images for Java applications by removing unused dependencies.
Canonical will be giving talks on chiseled Ubuntu containers for OpenJDK and minimal and secure Ubuntu containers.
Interested individuals can book a meeting with the Canonical engineering team or contact them for assistance with Java applications.

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Windows 11 24H2 update yoinks 8.6GB of your precious drive space and refuses to give it back – but a fix is coming

Windows 11 24H2 update leaves behind an undeletable 8.63GB cache of files.
The bug prevents Disk Cleanup feature from removing the temporary files.
The issue is related to 'checkpoint cumulative updates' introduced in Windows 11 24H2.
Microsoft is aware of the problem and a fix will be included in a future update.

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How to factory reset an HP laptop to start fresh or for resale

Performing a factory reset is the only way to get an HP laptop or desktop back in working order sometimes.
The step-by-step guide will help you easily reset your HP laptop to its factory settings on Windows 11 or 10.
Ensure to first backup any data you wish to keep before performing the factory reset.
You can choose to keep files within your system during the reset or remove everything to have a new, fresh HP laptop.
If you do not have the laptop password, you can restart the laptop and press F11 to access Troubleshooting to reset your PC.
You will have to follow slightly different steps to factory reset an HP laptop on Windows 7 or 8.
To factory reset a Dell notebook running Windows 8, follow the steps outlined in the previous section for a Windows 11 or 10 reset.
If your Dell laptop running Windows 7 does not boot correctly, press the F8 key after restarting it and follow the steps outlined in the article.
Check the laptop's battery health before gifting or selling it as it may affect the laptop's resale price.
You can install a new SSD in your laptop or reinstall Windows to have a new laptop without performing a factory reset.

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How to Convert a JPG File to a PDF On Windows 10/11

On Windows, you can use various third-party software or online JPG converters to convert your image file into a PDF file.
The default Photos app on Windows allows you to convert JPG files to PDF format.
You can convert multiple JPG files to PDF using the Photos app.
Alternatively, you can use the iLovePDF website to convert JPG files to PDF.

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The Importance of Uptime Monitoring for Business Continuity

Uptime monitoring is crucial in ensuring seamless IT operations in the digital age.
The technology continuously tracks website or application availability and performance, facilitating prompt detection of issues and outages.
Uptime monitoring features include automated alerts, multi-location monitoring, performance metrics, and downtime reports.
The costs of downtime can include lost revenue, reputation damage, and operational disruption.
Uptime monitoring is key to proactive issue detection, mitigating the risks of cyberattacks, and supporting scalability and growth.
It also plays a pivotal role in compliance with regulatory mandates and meeting Service Level Agreements.
Businesses need to consider ease of integration, customizable alerts, real-time reporting, and scalability when choosing uptime monitoring solutions.
Uptime monitoring is now a necessity for businesses looking to safeguard their continuity, protect their reputation, and satisfy their clients.

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How to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop

To connect a wireless mouse to your laptop, you'll need to pair it using Bluetooth, or connect it to the bespoke USB receiver it came with.
To connect a wireless mouse using its USB receiver, plug the USB receiver into a free USB port on your laptop and download the latest drivers if needed. Turn your wireless mouse on and it should connect automatically.
To connect a wireless mouse using Bluetooth, turn on your laptop's Bluetooth connection menu. Turn your Bluetooth mouse on, press the pairing button if applicable, and select the mouse from the Bluetooth menu to connect.
Other connectivity options are available for your laptop, and it's important to know how to connect your laptop to other devices like a TV.

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Ubuntu Handbook

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Ubuntu 24.10 Released! Kernel 6.11, GNOME 47, & More

Ubuntu 24.10, code-named 'Oracular Oriole', was officially released.
It features Linux Kernel 6.11 and GNOME Desktop 47.
New features include a toggle option for the original startup sound at login, an anniversary logo and wallpapers, and a new Security Center app.
Other changes include updates to the Ubuntu Dock, improvements in command line tools, and toolchain upgrades.

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Do You Need to Play Silent Hill 1 Before Silent Hill 2?

You don't need to play Silent Hill 1 before Silent Hill 2 as they have independent storylines.
Playing Silent Hill 1 is still worth it for fans of psychological horror.
Playing Silent Hill 1 before Silent Hill 3 enhances the experience.
Silent Hill 4 has thematic connections to Silent Hill 2, but the storylines are largely independent.

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How to Save in Silent Hill 2 Remake

To save in Silent Hill 2 Remake, you must interact with glowing red rectangles throughout the game.
These save points can be found on tables, walls, or the floor.
There are 10 save slots available, and you can load your saved game anytime.
The game also has periodic autosaves triggered before major events or boss fights.

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Animal Jam Codes (October 2024)

Animal Jam is an online community for kids where they can meet friends, adopt pets, customize dens, and play mini-games.
Players can earn gems by playing mini-games and Animal Jam regularly offers codes to redeem and get extra gems.
Here is a list of active Animal Jam codes for players to redeem and enjoy.
Expired codes are also listed, and there is a guide on how to redeem the codes.

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15 VS Code Tips and Tricks to Make Your Coding Experience Better

Top choice for developers these days, VS Code has several tips and tweaks to improve the workflow and programming experience.
Integrated shell and multiple profile let you get an integrated terminal and select the shell you want.
VS Code supports split view of editors, and each split can have their own files opened, making editor groups possible.
You can easily open a new file by pressing the CTRL key and clicking on it, and create the file on the go.
Pressing ALT key and scrolling the mouse scroll wheel, you can scroll fast to skim through a huge code file.
Synchronizing the scroll speed across the editors will help a lot when you are comparing two files side-by-side.
Sticky scroll enables to stick the editors' main section you are currently editing to the top of the editor, a reminder, and a navigation helper.
VS Code allows the popular item of multi-cursor editing for user convenience.
Zen mode provides a focus interface view to avoid clutter with lots of buttons and menus.
You can rename a variable by just selecting it and pressing F2, and it will be changed on all occurrences.

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Ansible and Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is crucial in today's world.
Automation tools like Ansible can enhance cybersecurity while reducing costs.
Ansible is an automation tool used to execute tasks on remote servers.
Integrating security into Ansible scripts ensures consistent security protocols and adherence to enterprise standards.

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The Fridge: Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) released

Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed “Oracular Oriole”, has been released.
The release includes the latest Linux 6.11 kernel for improved performance and hardware support.
Ubuntu 24.10 features GNOME 47 with performance improvements, enhanced touchscreen support, and power management enhancements for AMD CPUs and GPUs.
Improved snap management, Wayland as default for devices with NVIDIA graphics cards, and updated toolchains for various programming languages are also part of the release.

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Can’t Open Microsoft Office Files in MacOS Sequoia? Fix Microsoft Word, Excel, Office File Associations

Mac users experiencing issues opening Microsoft Office files in MacOS Sequoia
Users encounter problems opening files and seeing malware warning messages
Fix involves changing default application for opening file types
Associating files with the correct Microsoft Office app resolves the issue

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