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Post tagged: windows

by alex
in 2024

tagged python, windows, scripts, application

Updated: 2024-11-22

Python GUI

After looking a multiple options of GUI programming under python I eventually settled for tkinter. The main reason was that tkinter is very ubiquitous and initially though the learning curve wuld have shorter as I was very used to GUI programming using TCL/TK. Turned out that what I known TCL/TK did not translate ...

by Alejandro Liu
in 2023

tagged cloud, computer, desktop, feature, idea, linux, mouse, software, windows

Updated: 2024-02-02

Desktop Environments 2023

Around April 2023, I decided to look for a new Linux Desktop Environment for my personal void linux. So I tried these distros: lxqt: This is the one I eventually chose to switch to. I liked it that it was very small and light, and very modular, almost like a kit that you assemble yourself. Because I have thinking for some time that I would like to make my ...

by Alejandro Liu
in 2021

tagged directory, mouse, terminal, windows

Updated: 2022-03-03

DVTM

The other day I found dvtm. Looking at it, it looks very nice. It appeals to me because I am particularly fond of text user interfaces. At the end I choose not to use it because: ...

by alex
in 2021

tagged configuration, device, linux, windows

Updated: 2024-07-12

Linux HDMI hotplug

Now in 2024 this is usually no longer needed. A more current solution is: https://github.com/phillipberndt/autorandr The point of this article is to document I workaround that I came ...

by Alejandro Liu
in 2018

tagged network, password, windows

Updated: 2021-12-25

Windows Account Lockouts

To prevent windows lockouts the following can be done: Delete Internet Explorer browsing history Run the following: Open Start --> Search filed--> Type in Run --> rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, KRShowKeyMgr --> Delete ...

by Alejandro Liu
in 2018

tagged android, browser, desktop, encryption, github, linux, manager, password, security, service, tools, windows

Updated: 2021-12-25

3 Open Source Password Managers

Keep your data and accounts safe by using a secure open source password manager to store unique, complex passwords. Maintaining complex, unique passwords for each site and service you use is among the most common pieces of advice that security professionals provide to the public every year. Yet no matter how many times it is said, it seems like a week doesn't ...

by Alejandro Liu
in 2017

tagged cloud, desktop, linux, privacy, storage, windows

Updated: 2021-12-25

Telegram

Telegram is a messenger designed to overcome the limitations of other messengers like WhatsApp or similar ones. It is different and better than other messengers on more than one level. A few of the important features that make it stand out among other messengers are: ...

by Alejandro Liu
in 2017

tagged backup, drive, management, tools, windows

Updated: 2021-12-25

Fixed drive letters for removable USB sticks

If you use multiple USB drives, you've probably noticed that the drive letter can be different each time you plug one in. If you'd like to assign a static letter to a drive that's the same every time you plug it in, read on. Windows assigns drive letters to whatever type of drive is available. This can be annoying especially if you use backup tools or portable apps that prefer to have the same drive letter every time. ...