iOS
Definition
An operating system for smartphones used by Apple in their "iphones."
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X Button
DefinitionA type of button that is an "X" letter or has an icon featuring the letter "X" in it. -
Problem!: Windows 11 Shows Ads as "Suggested" Notifications
My BlogSolution InsideToday, I saw a strange notification quickly flash above my taskbar that looked like I was infected by some virus that showed ads, the sort of which I haven't personally seen in over a decade. Alas, it wasn't malware, it was Windows 11. -
Teletypewriter
DefinitionAn old device similar to a typewriter that could also connect to other devices and print messages it received from them, making it a mixture of a typewriter and a fax machine.. -
Android
DefinitionA humanoid robot (not to be confused with a cyborg, which is a human with cybernetic body parts), or the name of a Linux-based operating system for smartphones sponsored by Google. -
Destructive Editing
DefinitionModifications to a piece of data that permanently modify the data. -
Zim
FreewareLinuxmacOSOpen SourceWindowsA free note-taking application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with hierarchical notes. -
Note-Taking Application
DefinitionType of application specialized for taking notes. -
Rich Text
DefinitionText that can be bold, italic, underlined, colored, include images and videos between paragraphs, among countless other features. -
News: GIMP 3.0 Finally Released
ReferenceIn a surprising turn of events, GIMP has finally released its 3.0 version. -
How Hard Links and Inodes Work on Linux
Learn a bit about how hard links and inodes work in Linux's filesystems. -
How to Change the Permissions of a File using the Terminal on Linux Mint
TutorialLearn how to change the file permissions of a file, folder (directory), or symlink with the terminal on Linux Mint using the terminal command chmod with the rwx notation and with the octal notation (e.g. 777). -
Pointer
DefinitionThe mouse pointer or a pointer to a memory address. -
Malware
DefinitionMalicious software such as viruses, keyloggers, spyware, trojan horses, ransomware, cryptominers, among others. -
Note: Windows Hides File Extensions by Default
ReferenceOn Windows, file extensions are hidden by default . This has a number of consequences. -
itch.io
DefinitionGame store website where you can download and purchase games, mainly DRM-Free, and publish games you have made as well. -
How to Use the Terminal on Linux Mint
ReferenceA course covering how to do basic tasks using the terminal on Linux Mint for beginners, and teaching concepts related to the terminal. -
Nemo
DefinitionLinux Mint's Cinnamon's default file manager. -
GNOME Terminal
DefinitionA terminal emulator by GNOME and the default terminal emulator on Linux Mint's Cinnamon. -
Cinnamon
DefinitionThe default desktop environment for Linux Mint.