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The best Android launchers provide little more than a way to change the look of your home screen, and they’re a dime a dozen. However, some features set certain launchers apart from their peers. If you’ve been keeping up to date with the latest news on smartphones, you’ll probably know that Google’s Android has overtaken Apple’s iOS as the most popular operating system. The former’s success lies in its massive scope for personalization and customization and its relatively open nature....

For a world dominated so long by database suits like Oracle and SQL Server, there seems to be an endless flurry of solutions now. One part of the reason is innovation fueled by Open Source — really talented developers wanting to scratch an itch and creating something that they can revel in. The other part is the emergence of new business models, wherein businesses maintain a community version of their product to gain mind share and traction while also providing a commercial, add-on offering....

Guess what? I got the below error while executing netstat. Solution:- Install net-tools using yum command Ex: and then I was able to use netstat. I hope this helps you in troubleshooting netstat not found error on CentOS 7.

There are many file formats best suited to their use cases. In the same fashion, you may need specific applications to work with specific formats. One such file format commonly used for data exchange between different applications is TSV. What is a TSV file? Tab-Separated Values (TSV) is a plain text file format representing tab-delimited values–giving it an appropriate name. A simple example is the following image depicting the coordinates of a few points in a 2D plane....

Your phone slowing down over time is inevitable due to hardware wearing out and software getting outdated and unable to handle the latest apps/games. However, such a slowdown happens over a period of multiple years. If your phone seems slow just after a few months of purchase, it’s certainly because you are not keeping it optimized. In most cases, a slow Android phone is because the user doesn’t know the proper optimization practices to keep the phone at optimum speed....

Digital anonymity is a luxury absent nowadays. You’re tracked everywhere and censored accordingly. As a result, you miss much on the world wide web that internet freedom feels like a fairy tale. Ultimately, it takes some effort to experience the internet in its native form. Welcome aboard the world of VPNs! What’s a VPN? Virtual Private Networks (VPN) gives you a mask to roam free over the internet. This cover-up comes in the form of an IP address (the VPN server’s) which conceals your real one....

Smartsheet is one of the leaders in project, work, and collaboration management in small to enterprise-level businesses. According to a recent Datanyze report, Smartsheet’s market share in the project management and collaborative workplace app industry is 5.28%. Hence, it is highly obvious that a moderate number of companies are using Smartsheet for managing tasks and projects. If you are also into this tool and want to reduce your time on business management, you can use Smartsheet templates....

Timing your code can help you get an estimate of the execution time of a piece of code and also identify the sections of the code that need to be optimized. We’ll start by learning the syntax of Python’s timeit function. And then we’ll code examples to understand how to use it to time blocks of code and functions in your Python module. Let’s begin. How to Use the Python timeit Function The timeit module is part of the Python standard library, and you can import it: The syntax to use the timeit function from the timeit module is as shown below: Here:...

In this article, I will talk about how to configure UTF-8 in IBM WAS, Oracle Weblogic, Tomcat, TC Server & JBoss. WebSphere Application Server Login into WebSphere Administrative Console Expand Servers » Application Servers Click on Application Server (JVM) you want to enable UTF-8 Expand Java and Process Management under Server Infrastructure Click on Process Definition Click on Java Virtual Machine Add the following parameter in Generic Java Arguments...

We know how tough it is to go from > 100 to #1 on SERPs. 📈 But modern-day websites are keen on using shortcuts, which tend to disrupt Google’s controlled and protected ecosystem. But Google doesn’t like shortcuts. Just like traffic police, it stops you when you don’t abide by the rule book and levies a heavy penalty. You’re restricted from the web if you don’t sweep or rectify the violations....

We have some methods and tools to mitigate such issues thanks to technology. But here’s the catch, technology is evolving not only on our side but also for cyber crooks who continue deploying more advanced threats like malware, ransomware, etc. Therefore, internet users must stay one step ahead of them to protect their data and privacy. If you are using antivirus, good. Although it can detect new and known threats to protect your files, you can add a second layer of technology to complete the picture....

And when it comes to git repositories, there are two buzzwords – GitHub and GitLab. They have a stronghold in modern software development, especially in the past few years. Both are most developers’ handy assistants. But GitLab has taken a high jump from just code management to monitoring and deployment, calling itself “Complete DevOps”. It actually has increased convenience and offers many benefits for developers, most importantly for the ones working in larger teams....

It becomes very frustrating when Windows doesn’t boot for whatever reason. But not to worry, you’re going to solve the boot issue today! First of all, think about the reason why this problem would occur. Have you made any recent changes in your hardware or installed any new software? Le’s take a look at some of the reasons and scenarios. Computer doesn’t Power ON or Boot If your computer doesn’t power ON at all, the first thing you need to check is the plug and the power connection....

Let’s deep dive into the package date-fns to makes our lives easier than before. The package date-fns is lightweight. Installing the package We need to set up the project with the npm to work with a third-party package. Let’s quickly see the steps to complete our setup. Navigate to the desired directory that you want to work in.Run the command npm init to initialize the project.Answer all the questions based on your preference....

For example, if you want to go through a list or array of ‘n’ items, you’d use a for Loop. Let’s take a simple example: To perform any actions or to iterate the items in the above table, we require a For Loop. Bash For Loop In a bash script, For Loop syntax is as follows: Bash For Loop is quite straightforward. The first line #!/bin/bash indicates that the code is a bash script....

Blockchain, in simple terms, is a technology to store data. It’s not controlled by power centers like Governments or giant corporates. The users of blockchain are the ones responsible for keeping this technology alive and running. In addition, it’s far more advanced than an entry on a piece of paper. It’s tamper-proof. And with the ever-growing digital footprint of users, there is an increasing need for an efficient data keeper....

In conjunction with rising remote work alongside with COVID19 pandemic, cyber-attacks and breaches have increased. But still, most individuals and companies aren’t prepared enough for cyberattacks. By the following basic tips about personal cybersecurity, this article aims to help you increase your ability to protect yourself against the sophisticated hackers’ techniques that continue to evolve. Let’s explore… #1. Self-awareness Role and Precaution Despite that, programmers and software producers are very careful to protect the end-users, but personal cybersecurity is similar to your house door lock....

While the Steam client has improved thoroughly over the years, it is still annoying to encounter any form of error that prevents you from launching the game. So, to help you conveniently enjoy the game you want to play, here, we mention some of the best ways to tackle and fix Steam game errors. The Trouble with Steam: Why? Whether you have the latest and greatest computer, or an ancient one, Steam game errors will always be there....

YouTube is the gold standard for video sharing and marketing. Every business wants to increase its presence and customer engagement on YouTube. Your YouTube channel’s views, likes, and subscribers are key to your brand’s success. But, recently, digital marketers, especially video marketers, are also exploring alternatives to YouTube. The primary reason is to utilize the audience pool that dwells in these not-so-popular video-sharing platforms. Continue reading to find some statistics on YouTube as the primary video marketing platform, reasons to use various YouTube alternatives, and some great platforms that are worthy alternatives to YouTube....

As always, with this update, you can expect better productivity and system interface, but there’s a lot more in store. Keep reading to find out! Design Makeover With the new update have come entirely new and stylish lock screen as well as home screen backgrounds. These screens come with vibrant colors and mesmerizing patterns to make work seem more exciting than before. You will see vivid color combinations, unique themes, a light-dark mode switch, and fresh background images....