Happy New Year, everyone! May this year be far better than the last one.
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I hope you all had a merry Christmas! Shame about this morning's earthquake in Petrinja, though. It truly is unfortunate for a country like Croatia to experience two earthquakes in the midst of a pandemic.
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I used to think setting up NVIDIA cards on Linux was difficult, but I changed my mind after configuring an AMD RAID array on Linux. I succeeded, but it was a real pain in the neck.
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If you have poor grades, there is no better time than now to improve them if you can! Make your winter break more enjoyable by not having to worry about failing.
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Last week I mentioned the importance of knowing how to listen. Well, there is one more benefit to knowing how to listen: you know how to recognize useful information!
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Listening is a vital skill to master because it improves the quality of conversations. When we know how to listen, we are patient and avoid jumping to conclusions.
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Optical image stabilization is one feature to consider when purchasing a digital camera; it can make a world of difference when shooting handheld in low light.
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When photographing events and dynamic subjects in general, do not concern yourself too much with technical parameters or you may miss a good shot.
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Seeing as there is a BCH fork on Sunday, there is no better time than now to withdraw any BCH you may have on custodial services.
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When composing photographs, a good rule to follow is the rule of thirds. Composition can be improved by drawing focus to subjects where two grid lines interact.
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Experiment with the block size when using dd. A well-chosen block size will significantly improve copy speeds and save you time, especially if you have a batch of disks to work with.
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Before wiping a disk, make sure to check thoroughly for any important files you might want to save. There is nothing worse than suddenly remembering you forgot a file in the middle of wiping.
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The best way to prepare for a test is by studying well in advance; that way you can learn little by little every day and reinforce what you have learned instead of unnecessarily overloading your brain.
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When scanning documents and photographs for archival purposes, use the highest optical resolution your scanner can support and either an uncompressed or losslessly compressed image file format (e.g. TIFF).
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Nothing breaks the monotony of a terminal like an ASCII cow (or penguin) to greet you with fortune quotes.
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Academic memo: if you need to obtain a textbook, insist on either an electronic copy or a used one in very good condition at the very least so you can easily resell or redistribute it.
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After postponing the act for a long time, I have finally decided to download and try out Tails. It was satisfying to see how security is prioritized all the way from startup to shutdown.
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Learn to control your emotions, especially if they are negative. Negative emotions have the potential to wreak havoc on you and others around you if left unchecked.
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One versatile tool one should have and know how to use is dd. Apart from using it to create disk images, you can also use it to erase and benchmark disks as well as manipulate files.
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When possible, confront problems instead of avoiding them, even if they seem trivial. Trivial problems can easily become significant ones if you allow them.
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Challenge yourself whenever you can. Not only does this relieve boredom, but it also encourages creativity and gives one a greater sense of achievement.
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Know your audience when writing software documentation. When in doubt, it helps to include a glossary and explain concepts which may be unfamiliar to users.
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Portability is a virtue in programming. Generally a portable program will be far more resilient and capable of standing the test of time than one which is designed with only one platform in mind.
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Dividing a program into functions is handy when it comes to debugging. Once you comment out a function call or two, it becomes far easier to identify bugs and fix them. Printing out variables helps, too.
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If you find yourself frequently misplacing items and discovering them when and where you least expect them, then it's a sign you need to organize (better).
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Choose your friends wisely, for bad company can be worse than no company at all. Mutual respect is necessary for friendship, otherwise it cannot last.
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