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Examine the 10 key PHP functions I use frequently

PHP never ceases to surprise me with its built-in capabilities. These are a few of the functions I find most fascinating.   1. Levenshtein This function uses the Levenshtein algorithm to calculate the disparity or "distance" between two text strings. Named after its creator, Vladimir Levenshtein, it measures how identical two words or…

Category : Php   17-10-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

The best and most amazing Alexa Hacks you should know about

The best and most amazing Alexa Hacks you should know about Alexa, Amazon's talking Artificial Intelligence contained in the Echo, can entertain you and your family if you know the right words. Alexa is a versatile assistant, but Alexa's fun tricks can be the best form of entertainment at home. From playing…

Category : Operating systems   30-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

How to trim a video without downloading programs

You recently experienced one of the most epic concerts in recent years and now you're in the process of showing the videos you recorded to friends and family who, unfortunately, were unable to attend. However, in reviewing the recorded video, you've noticed that some scenes aren't quite right, so you're…

Category : Software   27-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

Why businesses need to be familiar with APIs

APIs serve as intermediaries between software, allowing them to communicate with each other and perform various functions like data sharing or processing. APIs provide the protocols, definitions, tools, and other components essential for communication between apps. Not knowing how to use APIs is not necessarily going to result in the…

Category : Web marketing   13-12-2023   by Janeth Kent

How to Track Flight Status in real-time using the Flight Tracker API

The Flight Tracker API provides developers with the ability to access real-time flight status, which is extremely useful for integrating historical tracking or live queries of air traffic into your website. With this API, you can easily track the status of a flight and access airport schedules. There are several Flight Tracker…

Category : Php   12-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

Top best AI Image Generators: unlocking creativity with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing not just business and healthcare, but also the creative industries by introducing a new era of AI-generated art. The accessibility of AI technologies and tools has paved the way for a whole new generation of artists. Contrary to the common misconception that AI will replace human…

Category : Technology   05-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

Android Hidden Codes: unveiling custom dialer codes and their functionality

In the world of Android smartphones, there exist numerous hidden codes that can unlock a treasure trove of functionalities and features. These codes, known as custom dialer codes, provide access to various settings, diagnostics, and information that are not readily available through regular menus. In this article, we will explore…

Category : Mobile   02-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

The Impact of automation and Robots on human jobs: exploring controversies and opportunities

Automation and technological advancements have raised concerns in some sectors about the possibility of robots taking away human jobs. While it is true that robots and artificial intelligence can perform certain tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans, the idea that robots will completely replace human workers is a controversial…

Category : News and events   02-06-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

Marketing Trends in Technology 2023: Spotlight on Inflation

Inflation, the general rise in prices of goods and services, is a significant economic concern that impacts various industries, including technology. As we delve into 2023, marketing professionals in the technology sector are facing unique challenges and opportunities due to the rising inflationary pressures. This article aims to shed light…

Category : Web marketing   01-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

The Importance of Maintaining a Crisis-Ready Social Media Strategy: A Closer Look

Social media has revolutionized the way businesses connect with their audiences, allowing for instant communication and unprecedented reach. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As social media platforms continue to evolve, businesses must recognize the importance of being prepared for potential crises that may arise. In today's interconnected world,…

Category : Social networks   01-06-2023   by Janeth Kent

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Existential Threat to Humanity: Expert Perspectives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly prevalent force in our modern world, revolutionizing industries and enhancing numerous aspects of our lives. However, alongside the promises and potential benefits, concerns have emerged about the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. One of the most alarming worries is the possibility…

Category : Technology   31-05-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

Hidden Gmail codes to find a lost e-mail

If you have a lot of emails in Gmail, there are a few codes that will help you find what you need faster and more accurately than if you do it by hand. We'll tell you about them right now.  To say that Gmail is one of the most important email…

Category : Technology   16-05-2023   by Janeth Kent

Infinite scrolling with native JavaScript using the Fetch API

I have long wanted to talk about how infinite scroll functionality can be implemented in a list of items that might be on any Web page. Infinite scroll is a technique that allows the user to interact with the mouse by scrolling down to load new dynamic content. In this way, the…

Category : Javascript   15-05-2023   by Janeth Kent

Sorting elements with SortableJS and storing them in localStorage

SortableJS is a JavaScript extension that you will be able to use in your developments to offer your users the possibility to drag and drop elements in order to change their position. To learn what SortableJS is and how to get started, you can read the following tutorial. In this article you…

Category : Javascript   15-05-2023   by Janeth Kent

Why shouldn't we use black?

Nowadays it is becoming more and more common for web pages to have the option to set them in dark mode, or to base their aesthetics directly on black or high contrast colors, but the vast majority of people still use pure colors to implement this type of style to…

Category : Css   12-05-2023   by Laura Celis Ballesta

Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility to Business

Corporate social responsibility or CSR is a company's conscious effort and commitment to positively impact various aspects of society, including the environment and community. There are different types of social responsibility, and you can commit to only some or all of them. So, let's go through each of them. Ethical responsibility. This…

Category : Web marketing   06-12-2022   by Janeth Kent

How to create PDF with JavaScript and jsPDF

Creating dynamic PDF files directly in the browser is possible thanks to the jsPDF JavaScript library. In the last part of this article we have prepared a practical tutorial where I show you how to implement the library. Below you can see the completed exercise. The client side is gaining ground over…

Category : Javascript   04-12-2022   by Janeth Kent

How artificial intelligence design the world

The image you see above was drawn especially for this article, but did not require any artistic skills or vein from its author. It was created by DALL-E, an artificial intelligence that can be asked to draw anything. To visually illustrate the point, the author of this article's lack of…

Category : Technology   17-05-2023   by Janeth Kent

The first videogame tournaments: the origin of eSports

The first video videogame tournaments: the origin of "eSports". Electronic sports or "eSports" are video game competitions that have been increasing in popularity over the years, being a lucrative sector that currently moves hundreds of millions of euros. Its origins date back to the first video game tournaments in history, which were…

Category : Videogames   19-10-2022   by Janeth Kent

AI predicts crimes in the US like Minority Report

As in Spielberg's film based on Philip K. Dick's novel, an AI model was able to predict crimes in some American cities before they happened. However, it also revealed the racism that exists in the police. Once again, a science fiction bestseller has (almost) anticipated the future: in 1956, Philp K.…

Category : Technology   19-09-2022   by Janeth Kent

Does Google's artificial intelligence have feelings?

A Google employee claims that one of the company's artificial intelligence systems is conscious, and the news bounces around the world's media. Is he crazy or enlightened? It was last month's news: Blake Lemoine, an engineer working for Google's "AI Responsible" department, claims that one of the artificial intelligence (AI) systems…

Category : Technology   04-08-2022   by Janeth Kent

Advanced Android tutorial: discover all your phone's secrets

It is highly probable that you are not taking advantage of even half of the potential that your Android device has to offer. These small pocket computers, which we call smartphones, have increasingly advanced and powerful hardware that, together with the possibilities offered by an operating system as flexible as…

Category : Mobile   06-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

Top Javascript Libraries and Frameworks Part 2

What are JavaScript frameworks?   JavaScript frameworks are application frameworks that allow developers to manipulate code to meet their particular needs. Web application development is like building a house. You have the option of creating everything from scratch with construction materials. But it will take a long time and can incur high costs. But…

Category : Javascript   06-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

Top JavaScript libraries and frameworks part 1

JavaScript libraries and frameworks make it easy to develop websites and applications with a wide variety of features and functionality, all with dynamic, flexible and engaging features. According to a 2020 StackOverflow survey, JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language (for the eighth year), with 67.7% of respondents using it. Its…

Category : Javascript   06-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

How to set up your Android phone: learn how to get your new phone up and running

If you've just bought a great new Android phone, you'll want to start using it as soon as possible. You'll see that it's not hard to get the initial set-up and configuration to get it ready to use, and we'll guide you every step of the way. From connecting your Google account,…

Category : Mobile   28-04-2021   by Janeth Kent

5 Terrific iOS-Friendly Canva Alternatives to Upgrade Your Marketing Visuals

Sometimes you want to use your iPhone to create compelling, engaging marketing visuals, and as awesome as Canva is, many of us are interested in seeing what other options are out there.   As all marketers know, consistent branding is a must for any company (or even individual) who wants to stand…

Category : Web marketing   05-05-2021   by Janeth Kent

How to make a multilingual website without redirect

Today, we're going to talk about how to implement a simple language selector on the basic static website, without the need of any backend or database calls or redirection to another page. We will be using only JavaScript, no PHP or other programming languages. Serving HTML content in multiple languages is…

Category : Javascript   31-05-2023   by

6 Best Alternative Privacy Focused Browsers in 2021

In today's article we take a look at free private browsers which are relevant in 2021. We will compare their advantages and disadvantages, specs, etc. Let's get into it. What are alternative browsers? Alternative browsers are mostly trying to increase browser security, by various methods, such as browser hardening, sandboxing, encryption forcing, etc. When…

Category : Software   22-04-2021   by

Starting with Bootstrap-Vue step by step

Today we will show you how to use BootstrapVue, describe the installation process and show basic functionality. The project’s based on the world's most popular CSS framework - Bootstrap, for building responsive mobile-first landing page and combines it with Vue.js. Bootstrap-Vue does not yet support Vue 3. So if you want to…

Category : Javascript   13-04-2021   by

How to hide the you are typing text in a WhatsApp group

With WhatsApp groups there is usually no middle ground: either you like them or you hate them from the first moment you are put -sometimes 'dragged' reflects better- into one. And with the current pandemic situation we live in, groups have exploded in use in the work and family environment. Does…

Category : Social networks   25-03-2021   by Janeth Kent

Bootstrap 5 beta2. What offers?

Since the release of the Bootstrap 4 is three years, in this article we will present what is new in the world’s most popular framework for building responsive, mobile-first sites. If you want to know what are the significant changes that come with the next version 5 which is in…

Category : Css   05-04-2021   by

Interesting and Helpful Google Search Features You’ll Want to Start Using

Google – THE search engine for many internet users. It has been with us since its launch back in 1998 and thanks to its simplicity of use and genius algorithms, it grew so popular, that most of us cannot imagine our day-to-day life without it. Many petty arguments between friends…

Category : Software   31-01-2021   by Iveta Karailievova

Graphic design and its impact on Web Development

In today's article we will explain the concept of graphic design, its fundamentals and what it brings into web development. Graphic design is applied to everything visual, believe or not, it can aid in selling a product or idea, it's applied company identity as logos, colors, typography of the company…

Category : Web design   05-04-2021   by

Deepfakes Detection – An Emerging Technological Challenge

It is highly probable that while browsing the Internet, everyone of us has at some point stumbled upon a deepfake video. Deepfakes usually depict well-known people doing really improbable things – like the queen of England dancing on her table or Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreations starring as every…

Category : Technology   27-01-2021   by Iveta Karailievova

Google Maps updates and now shows gas prices at gas stations

Any help, no matter how small, that can make our daily life easier is welcome; for example, Google Maps has allowed us to move from one corner to another is practically a piece of cake and, currently, it is the map application par excellence. And if we tell you that…

Category : Software   21-01-2021   by Luigi Nori

Cumulative Layout Shift, what is and How to optimize CLS

Cumulative Layout Shift, one of the new Core Web Vitals metrics,  is the first metric that focuses on user experience beyond performance. Unexpected movement of web page content is a major source of irritation for users on the web. The new cumulative design change metric helps developers understand the impact of…

Category : Seo & sem   14-01-2021   by Luigi Nori

Understanding LCP, CLS, FID. All about Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console

A few months ago we talked about certain Google metrics that were displayed in Search Console. The reason for writing another post on this topic is that Google has changed this again, giving priority to other metrics. Interestingly, we thought in that previous study that the FCP and FID were not…

Category : Seo & sem   14-01-2021   by Laura Celis Ballesta

Validating HTML forms using BULMA and vanilla JavaScript

Today we are going to write about contact forms and how to validate them using JavaScript. The contact form seems to be one of the top features of every basic home page. It is a great way to encourage your visitors to make contact with you, by adding a form which…

Category : Javascript   31-12-2020   by

Read comics online: best websites and apps to download and read digital comics

Comic book lovers (like us), today we're going to give you a special tribute: a small collection of websites and applications to download and read digital comics, both on your computer and on your mobile devices. You'll be able to access a wide collection of free and paid digital comics, and…

Category : News and events   26-05-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

What is Django and what is it used for

When we talk about Django, we refer to that framework that is used for any totally free and open source web application which is written in Python. Basically, it's a group of elements that will help you create web pages much more easily and quickly. At the moment you are going…

Category : Programming   26-12-2020   by Janeth Kent

How to make the website's dark mode persistent with Local Storage, CSS and JS

Recently we wrote about how to do a switchable alternative color mode or theme, a very useful and popular feature to websites. Today’s article is going to be about how to store a user’s settings on your website, specifically, how to save dark mode settings and restore it when a…

Category : Css   22-12-2020   by

Dark Web: the creepy side of the Internet is not as dark as believed

People who surf the Dark Web are not necessarily looking for something illegal. Most people want to protect their privacy. And according to a recent study, 93 percent only use websites that are freely accessible. It is almost impossible not to leave traces on the Internet and therefore reveal a lot…

Category : Security   17-05-2023   by Silvia Mazzetta

Python or Swift: Revealing Benefits and Drawbacks of Each Language and Their Differences

Programming languages constantly evolve to improve software performance and simplify developers’ lives. That’s why the programming languages’ ranking is so unstable. Popular languages change every year. While some become outdated and uninterested due to poor features, others get ahead of the ranking because of frequent updates and outstanding performance. There…

Category : Programming   04-03-2021   by

Install MacOS on PC - the Ultimate Guide (Hackintosh)

There has always been a belief that the Apple MacOS Operating System could only be installed on computers sold directly by Apple. But on the Internet there is a large community dedicated to Hackintosh. And in this guide we are going to show you today all you need to know…

Category : Operating systems   10-12-2020   by

How to Use Bitcoin: mining, wallets, payments

You have certainly heard of Bitcoin, the virtual currency that periodically makes people talk about itself because of its innovative and particular nature. In this case, you have probably also wondered how it is possible to get and subsequently spend Bitcoins, and if it is something useful, as well as…

Category : Technology   10-12-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

A Java approach: While loop

Hello everyone and welcome back! After having made a short, but full-bodied, introduction about cycles, today we are finally going to see the first implementations that use what we have called preconditional cycle. In Java, as in many other programming languages, this type of cycle is translated with the term while, which…

Category : Java   25-10-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

Google everywhere: anatomy of a massive giant

The alarm clock is going off. A hand floats over the bedside table groping for the source of the sound: probably a cell phone and maybe one of the more than 2.5 billion Android devices in the world. Alphabet's operating system (Google's matrix) concentrates 74.6% of the market and together with…

Category : Technology   03-12-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Brief History of Biometric Authentication

These days, biometric authentication seems to be part of every little gadget or device we use. You’ve no doubt used it when logging onto your laptop, your tablet, or your cell phone, alongside more ‘old school’ methods like a password or PIN. Governments often use biometric authentication for security access and…

Category : Security   30-11-2020   by Janeth Kent

Dark Mode on website using CSS and JavaScript

In today’s article we are going to learn how to build pretty much standard these days on the web pages and that is the alternative color mode and switching between them. This is very useful when during night you want the user to be able to NOT suffer by staring…

Category : Css   10-11-2020   by

JavaScript: Spread and Rest operators

In today’s article we are going to talk about one of the features of the ES6 version(ECMAScript 2015) of JavaScript which is Spread operator as well as Rest operator. These features may be very useful when developing and working with front-end frameworks. We will explain how you can use it in…

Category : Javascript   05-04-2021   by

How To Add Filter Effects to Images with CSS

To achieve interesting effects on your images, learn about the 'filter' and 'Backdrop-Filter' properties of CSS. CSS filters are a very attractive feature of CSS that allows you to apply certain image effects, typical of photo retouching applications, such as sepia, variations in brightness or contrast (or others) on the fly…

Category : Css   28-10-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

A Java approach: conditional structures

Hello everyone and welcome back! The previous times we have introduced the concept of variable, trying to define some basic concepts about it.  However, some situations suggest that the concept of variable alone is not enough to solve all the possible situations that may arise in front of us. A very…

Category : Java   03-04-2023   by Alessio Mungelli

3 awesome ways technology is helping us combat the COVID pandemic

Times are hard now, that humanity once more stumbled into a terrible pandemic. But in comparison to the poor folks back in 1918 when the Spanish flu was on wreaking havoc, nowadays we have the advantage of cutting edge technology on our side. Here’s a quick list of top three ways…

Category : Technology   28-10-2020   by Iveta Karailievova

Hashmap: hashing, collisions and first functions

Today we are going to study some concepts closely related to hashmaps. The concepts we are going to see are hashing and collisions. Hashing The idea of hashing with chaining is to create a sort of array of lists, into which the elements are somehow inserted. We need to map the keys to…

Category : C language   28-06-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

A Java approach: variables - use case

Hello all friends and welcome back! After the introduction made on the variables, we try to analyse some critical issues that may arise in quite common situations. Let's start by analysing some practical examples. Example 1: division that returns a non-integer result The first critical case that might arise for those who approach…

Category : Java   22-10-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

HTTP Cookies: how they work and how to use them

Today we are going to write about the way to store data in a browser, why websites use cookies and how they work in detail. Continue reading to find out how to implement and manage them - if you're looking for code! Understanding HTTP COOKIES - What are they? Cookies and other types…

Category : Programming   27-11-2020   by

Google Dorks: How to find interesting data and search like hacker

Go the words Google and Hacking together? Well if you thought that we will learn how to use hack Google, you might be wrong. But we can Use Google search engine to find interesting data accidentally exposed to the Internet. Such a simple search bar has the potential to help you also…

Category : Security   03-12-2021   by

Jennifer in Paradise: story of the first photo ever edited in Photoshop

A photograph with more than 30 years of history has become an icon in popular culture, or at least it remains in the memory of those who have ever used Adobe Photoshop, the well-known tool for photo retouching. Behind software like Photoshop there are dozens of stories. One of them…

Category : News and events   25-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Data Scraping and Data Crawling, what are they for?

Right now we are in an era where big data has become very important. At this very moment, data is being collected from millions of individual users and companies. In this tutorial we will briefly explain big data, as well as talk in detail about web crawling and web scraping…

Category : Web marketing   25-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to Browse the Internet Anonymously: 6 tips

Most of the actions you take online are not as private as you might imagine. Nowadays, countless people and groups try to follow our online behaviour as closely as possible. Our ISPs, our network administrators, our browsers, search engines, the applications we have installed, social networks, governments, hackers and even the…

Category : Security   16-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to run Android apps in Windows 10

Forget about having to constantly pick up your phone to see notifications or answer messages, Your Phone in Windows 10 is what you need and here we tell you how to use it. Apple users can't stop remarking how well their iPhone, iPad and Mac work together. And for a long…

Category : Technology   15-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Mobile cryptophones on the market (legals)

As we have said, it is a market often at the borders of legality, also because these devices are particularly used by criminals. Some models, however, are also available through standard commercial channels, while others are sold through direct distributors and cash payment. We list some of them here, with the…

Category : Security   15-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

What is a Cryptophone and how it works

The so-called cryptophones, are anti-interception smartphones as they use encryption methods to protect all communication systems. Here are all the details and the truth about these "unassailable" phones. The recent Encrochat affair, recently investigated for illegal activities, has brought to light the so-called cryptophones. They are smartphones - legal in themselves -…

Category : Security   11-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to comply with Google's quality guidelines in 2020

Google provides a set of guidelines on what your website's content should look like in order to appear in search results. There are several categories within the Google guidelines: Webmaster Guidelines. General guidelines. Content-specific guidelines. Quality guidelines. In this article we will focus on the Quality guidelines. Quality guidelines, describe techniques whose use is prohibited and which,…

Category : Seo & sem   09-09-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to install a Linux partition on a Windows 10 PC

In spite of a past we could say almost confronted, the approach between Windows and Linux is accelerating more and more, drawing a story closer to love than to hate. So much so that Windows 10 already offers support for Linux natively. Creating a subsystem is no longer penalized. A…

Category : Operating systems   06-09-2020   by Luigi Nori

What cybersecurity professionals have learned from the lockdown experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the rules of the game for most companies and individuals in a very short time; it has also changed the international computing universe. Sudden changes in people's habits as well as in business operations have altered some of the elements that characterize cyber-risk. And…

Category : Security   26-08-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Browse safely and privately from your mobile phone using a VPN

Every day our smartphones suffer attacks, viruses, malware and information theft. In this article you will be able to deduce if you need a VPN in your mobile phone to safely surf the Internet, to avoid possible attacks on public Wi-Fi networks and also to filter out advertising and malware…

Category : Security   25-08-2020   by Janeth Kent

How to Pick the Best Macbook for Graphic Design Work

Graphic designers tend to do the majority of their work using a graphics tablet. However, a computer is still something you need. The idea is that you are bound to run into problems eventually, and a good computer is going to come in handy in more ways than just for…

Category : News and events   05-08-2020   by Janeth Kent

How to integrate native images lazy loading in your web projects

Support for natively lazy-loading images is now supported on the web! Look at this demo of the feature From the version 76 of Chrome, you can use the loading attribute to lazy-load images without the need to write custom lazy-loading code or use a separate JavaScript library. Let's dive into the details. Browser compatibility   is supported…

Category : Programming   03-04-2023   by Luigi Nori

TypeScript: The evolution of JavaScript

When you're involved in the development of a large project, programming languages like JavaScript don't seem to be the best solution. Their lack of elements such as Language Aids has created the need for code-friendly alternatives. Here we tell you about one of these options. TypeScript, is a project developed and…

Category : Javascript   18-07-2020   by Janeth Kent

A collection of interesting networks and technology aiming at re-decentralizing the Internet

The decentralised web, or DWeb, could be a chance to take control of our data back from the big tech firms. So how does it work? Take a look at this collection of projects aimed to build a decentralized internet. Cloud BitDust - is decentralized, secure and anonymous on-line storage, where only…

Category : Networking   27-08-2020   by Janeth Kent

Awesome JavaScript Games and Js Software to create Games

Best sites js13kGames 2019 - Highlights from the js13kGames 2019 competition. js13kGames 2018 - 13 Games in ≤ 13kB of JavaScript. js13kGames 2017 - Build a game in 13kB or less with js13kGames. Adventure Triangle: Back To Home - You are lost in the cave. Try to get out and back to home. Sometimes it…

Category : Javascript   30-06-2020   by Janeth Kent

Neumorphism (aka neomorphism) : new trend in UI design

This area, which arises from a basic human need, such as the urge to communicate, is constantly changing thanks to the advances of the technological era. Today, we invite you to reflect on the origin of this discipline and its future challenges. Graphic language has always been present throughout our lives…

Category : Ui/ux design   17-06-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Xiaomi's high-tech masks: they disinfect themselves and work with your mobile phone's facial recognition

At this point in the pandemic, we have all become experts on masks to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. There are masks that protect you, that protect others, that last a few hours, that are single-use... and now there are also masks that are self-disinfecting and that also work with the…

Category : Technology   10-05-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Seo: How Search Behavior Has Changed During COVID-19 Pandemic

Google positioning is experiencing a before and after with the coronavirus crisis. The way we search in Google has changed; The way Google the search engine gives us the results has changed ; The tools that webmasters have at their disposal have changed. Google claims that it has never registered as many searches for…

Category : Seo & sem   08-05-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

JavaScript: Promises explained with simple real life examples

Handling asynchronous data flows is complex, who hasn't faced codes like this one?: checkWeather('palma de mallorca', (error, weather) => { if (error) throw error; if (weather === 'well') { return checkFlights('palma de mallorca', (err, flights) => { if (err) throw err; buyTicket(flights, (e, ticket) => { if (e) throw e; console.log('ticket nº…

Category : Javascript   06-05-2020   by Janeth Kent

Linux For Dummies: Permissions

In the previous articles I made a short introduction to the Unix world and in the following article I have dealt with the basic commands for the file system management. Today we are going to talk about permissions. We are going to take Ubuntu as an example, but in the other distros the working mechanism…

Category : Operating systems   14-03-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

JavaScript Development Services and How It Works

JavaScript is a programming language. This scripting language, however, is used to create features on web pages. As a result, it helps to make web pages alive. All that stuff that you see or do on the internet or websites or web applications is because of JavaScript. It is used to…

Category : Javascript   17-04-2020   by Luigi Nori

The best websites of the Tor Deep Web and Dark Web Network

We already talked about Deep Web more than a year ago, explaining that to open Deep Web (or rather Dark Web) sites you need total and undetectable user anonymity and access to the "onion" network. The Dark Web is much smaller than the Deep Web and is composed mainly of sites…

Category : Security   03-11-2022   by Janeth Kent

import one JS file into another in the plain JS

Until some years ago, it was not possible to import one js file or block of code from one file into another but since 2015, ES6 has introduced useful ES6 modules. With the modulestandard, we can use importand exportkeyword and syntax given to include and export the module in JS…

Category : Javascript   03-12-2021   by Luigi Nori

How to check if the GPS works

Have you tried to share your location with some friends but couldn't because the GPS on your smartphone looks dead? Don't jump to conclusions - your phone may not be having hardware problems. In fact, GPS malfunctions are often caused by temporary problems due to poor signal reception or poor…

Category : News and events   10-04-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Easy Face and hand tracking browser detection with TensorFlow.js AI and MediaPipe

In March the TensorFlow team has released two new packages: facemesh and handpose for tracking key landmarks on faces and hands respectively. This release has been a collaborative effort between the MediaPipe and TensorFlow.js teams within Google Research. The facemesh package finds facial boundaries and landmarks within an image, and handpose…

Category : Programming   09-04-2020   by Luigi Nori

Amazing Javascript Game Source Codes for Free

In this article we will share the code to make simple games with Javascript programming language. The games code can later be your reference material for making other simple games. Before you continue do you already know what is javascript programming ?, if you don't know yet, please read the brief…

Category : Javascript   19-07-2022   by Luigi Nori

Linux for Dummies: Introduction

If you have thought about migrating from Windows to a Unix operating system, or Linux specifically there are things you should know. The goal is to give essential information (and not) to take the first steps in the world of the "penguin". What is Linux? With the word Linux we commonly refer…

Category : Operating systems   21-08-2020   by Alessio Mungelli

Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) and examples of XSS and CSRF

Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) enables web clients to make HTTP requests to servers hosted on different origins. CORS is a unique web technology in that it has both a server-side and a client-side component. The server-side component configures which types of cross-origin requests are allowed, while the client-side component controls…

Category : Javascript   30-01-2020   by Luigi Nori

How to Write an Amazon Listing That Converts

If you are one of the 2.5 million sellers on Amazon, you’ll know that the platform has incredible potential for profits. However you’ll also know the competition is fierce and you need to be on your A-game to sell your product. There is no doubt that ranking on Amazon is critical,…

Category : Networking   05-10-2023   by Luigi Nori

How the Java Swing is Worthy in Designing the Photo Editing App

When social media is reigning over the world, no wonder photography is one of the crucial factors in today’s field of personal or professional recognition. Tons of applications. Still, the demand is far from ending. Online queries are swarming with searches for better graphics toolkit. The better the framework, the…

Category : Java   03-04-2023   by Janeth Kent

10 SEO trends for 2020

In "Ma-No" we have tried to make some predictions with our digital crystal ball and (knowing that we will be wrong about many things) about what will happen in SEO in the next months. These are the ten trends that could mark the evolution of web positioning in 2020. 1. More…

Category : Seo & sem   01-01-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Java Design Pattern: Builder Pattern

Today we are going to talk about a creational pattern that in many situations can represent a useful alternative to the construction of the objects using the constructors: the Builder Pattern. The need to introduce alternative mechanisms to those provided by Java for the creation of objects is originated from the fact…

Category : Java   22-12-2019   by Alessio Mungelli

How to Generate Static Sites with JavaScript Static Sites Generators

Static websites and so-called JAMstack have become pretty popular recently. And with 2020 on the horizon, this trend doesn't seem to be stopping. Why? Why is old-school HTML + CSS + JS  trio in its redesigned and renamed form gaining so much attention? In this article, we'll explore what the…

Category : Javascript   13-12-2019   by Luigi Nori

Java Sorting Algorithms: Quick Sort

Welcome back to this overview about the Java world! Today, we are going to talk about a renowned sorting algorithm: the Quick Sort. The Quick Sort is not very suitable for educational purposes because its implementation may not be trivial, but at the performance level it offers some advantages that are not indifferent, unlike…

Category : Java   14-12-2019   by Alessio Mungelli

Future of Artificial Intelligence for Startups

With how far-reaching the scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, it is bound to make an enormous impact in the lives of people — the realm of startups is no exception.   Whether you’re looking to improve your omnichannel marketing or you want to make your website more accessible to people with…

Category : Technology   11-12-2019   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to Pique Customer Interest

If your target audience aren’t interested in your brand, your marketing campaigns, or the service that you provide, why would they feel compelled to bring you their business? If you’re to attract a steady stream of new customers, you’re going to have to find a way to make your business…

Category : Web marketing   06-12-2019   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to disable the camera, microphone and all sensors on your phone with a single touch in Android 10

With Android 10, Google has improved the privacy of its operating system with new options, but has also hidden an interesting option that deactivates all the sensors of the device at once. This option prevents applications from accessing all of the device's sensors, including the cameras and microphone. The hidden option…

Category : Mobile   02-12-2019   by Silvia Mazzetta

How to Gain an Edge and Improve Your Engagement Rate on Instagram

Image source: Unsplash.com   Instagram has more than one billion active profiles every month and the platform continues to grow at a rapid speed. This is no surprise given just how popular it has become in recent times.    Given the number of active users, it is no surprise that so many businesses and…

Category : Social networks   20-11-2019   by Silvia Mazzetta

Java: introduction to Design Patterns and Singleton Pattern

Anyone with even a minimum experience of programming, should have realized that the majority of the problems have common elements. In fact we often find problems with the same pattern but in different contexts.  For example, a management software for s supermarket and the one for a great industry will operate…

Category : Java   27-10-2019   by Alessio Mungelli

Keynotes on Modern Agile 2019

Devotees of Modern Agile have good reason to be grateful to Joshua Kerievsky! He introduced this marvelous concept to the world! It is applicable with, or without, software development. Therefore, contemporary establishments are hungry for it! Modern Agile functions on four important principles.   Make People Awesome No, this does not refer to…

Category : Web marketing   01-10-2019   by Janeth Kent

Angular vs React vs Vue: Which is the Best Choice?

With the growing popularity of Vue, Angular and React as frameworks and libraries for the web and app development, a constant doubt is which of these 3 we should learn, in which we should invest our time, which has a greater future or simply which is the best. First I want…

Category : Javascript   11-06-2020   by Silvia Mazzetta

Vue.js 3.0: What are Hooks and how they work

This article introduces an experimental Vue feature called Hooks. Before you start This post is suited for developers of all stages including beginners. Here are a few things you should already have before going through this article. You will need the following in your pc: Node.js version 10.x and above installed. You can verify if…

Category : Javascript   06-09-2019   by Luigi Nori

Vanilla JavaScript equivalent commands to JQuery

JQuery is still a useful and pragmatic library, but chances are increasingly that you’re not dependent on using it in your projects to accomplish basic tasks like selecting elements, styling them, animating them, and fetching data—things that jQuery was great at. With broad browser support of ES6 (over 96% at…

Category : Javascript   29-08-2019   by Luigi Nori

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