Kamis, 10 Mei 2018

Secret Windows 10 Hotkey, New File Explorer Dark Theme, New Android P Features

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Secret Hotkey Opens Windows 10's New Emoji Picker in Any App

Windows 10 has a hidden emoji picker you can use to type emoji in any application, even desktop programs like Google Chrome. It’s accessible by pressing a keyboard shortcut combination.   Read More »


How to Manage Startup Programs in Windows 10’s Settings App

Windows 10’s Settings app now lets you disable the programs that automatically run when you sign in to your computer. This same functionality was previously hidden in Windows 10’s Task Manager, and was hidden under MS Config in previous versions.   Read More »


How to Upgrade to the Latest Version of Ubuntu

You can upgrade from one Ubuntu release to another without reinstalling your operating system. If you’re running an LTS version of Ubuntu, you’ll only be offered new LTS versions with the default settings—but you can change that.   Read More »


The Best New Features in Android P, Available Now in Beta

Android P was officially released in beta at I/O 2018 yesterday, and as expected, it brings a slew of enhancements and new features. Here’s how to get the beta right now, and what you can expect from it.   Read More »


Microsoft Finally Fixes Notepad After 20 Years of Inadequacy

Microsoft just announced yesterday that the upcoming update to Windows 10 is going to finally, after 20 years or so, fix Notepad so that it doesn’t jumble up and break on any file using unix line endings.   Read More »




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This new section contains our commentary on what we're reading from around the web. It's like a daily digest of the things we found interesting in the world of technology.

Gmail’s Smart Compose Basically Writes Emails For You And It’s Live Right Now
Gmail can now write your emails for you. Well, sort of: a new AI feature recognizes when you’re using a common phrases, and you can auto-complete them by pressing tab.   Read More »


Microsoft Adds a Dark Theme to File Explorer in the Latest Windows 10 Update
For years, people have been asking for darker themes for Windows, but even when they finally added a dark theme in Windows 10, it still didn’t work for File Explorer. In an upcoming update, that’s about to change.   Read More »


Stream PC Games to Your Phone, Tablet, or TV With Steam Link, Coming Soon
Imagine playing your Steam collection on your phone, tablet, or TV. Now stop imagining, because it’s coming true.   Read More »


Choose From Six New Voices for Google Assistant, Available Now
Tired of Google Assistant’s default voice? Six new choices are live in the Assistant app right now.   Read More »


Linux Apps Are Coming to Chromebooks
Chromebooks will soon support Linux apps, meaning you might finally be able to install Firefox.   Read More »


Chrome Now Blocks Sound in Classic Web Games
Classic HTML5 games like QWOP no longer have sound in Chrome, because of a new feature that blocks auto-playing video.   Read More »




Everything Else We Published Today
How to Stream VR Videos or Movies to Oculus Go from PC or Mac
How to Make Animated GIFs Using Google’s Gboard Keyboard on iPhone and Android
Nintendo Is Making the Charging Kickstand You’ve Wanted This Whole Time
The Best Sleep Masks to Help You Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Android’s New Gesture Controls Are Exactly the Change the Pixel Phones Need
Google Assistant Will Soon Support a Lot More of Your Household Gadgets




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Arity

In the context of programming, Arity is the number of arguments or operands that a function or operation takes.



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