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Ignore the topic of this thread. I literally didn't know what to call it. What everyday thing will seem primitive in 20 years? Steering wheels on cars? Or how about pens? P.S. Nevermind. The system yelled at me for having a title too short so I expanded it to basically …
Haha!! Windows 9x? Me? 2000? XP? Vista? 10? 11? Linux flavor? macOS?
I'm currently evaluating whether to use a ready-made software solution for my upcoming project or develop everything from scratch. Ready-made software (like clone scripts or pre-built platforms) offers faster deployment and lower initial cost, but custom-built software provides more flexibility and scalability in the long run. For those who’ve faced …
Hello, I don't really means what cloud computing really means. I have this article: [Cloud Computing](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing) "he phrase is often used in reference to network-based services, which appear to be provided by real server hardware, and are in fact served up by virtual hardware, simulated by software running on one …
Here's a question to stump you: What standalone software do you use that you purchased a license to outright? No subscriptions. Nothing in the cloud. No new versions that come out every 12 months and urge you to repurchase.
Is there any tech that you use that you hope no one catches you using? Something just *so* obscure, *so* "out there" ...
Hey everyone, You just set up a brand new Windows PC or did a clean install… now comes the fun part: installing your go-to apps! 👉 What’s the very first app you install — and why? It could be: Your favorite browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave?) A trusted antivirus or security …
Here's a question on the heels of AI: Is technology outpacing society's ability to adapt to it? I posted another thread a week or so ago where I was talking about [whether we should enact a "tech tax" on companies that automate human jobs](https://www.daniweb.com/community-center/threads/544053/what-about-a-tech-tax#post2304614). In other words, it seems as …
I’m currently working on my final year project in python , developing an Online Health Management System. These days, I’m focusing on documenting the project. Does anyone know of any useful or professional documentation samples available online, or could anyone share some references? It would really help me improve the …
Control strings can be considered as an alternative to asymmetric encryption. **Unlike solutions that use public and private secret keys, here, session cryptographic protocols are exchanged implicitly.** In practice, a control string allows both parties (*sender and recipient*) to independently generate a symmetric set of cryptographic primitives (*encryption algorithm, encryption …
Does anyone else run MarkdownPad locally? I used to use it to edit lengthy posts before submitting but in the last few months whenever I try to run it I get  Yesterday I wiped my C partition and re-installed Windows 11 25H2 from scratch. No luck. I get the …
Over the past few years, I've switched from a super-powerful Dell workstation tower to a Macbook Pro hooked up to my dual 4K displays and mechanical keyboard. I just about never use my laptop undocked. How about you guys? Still use a desktop if you don't plan on leaving your …
There was a topic posted recently (I forgot where) where I had mentioned that literally everything in my house is a smart app, from the oven to my electric wheelchair. I figured I'd keep that conversation going. Do smart appliances actually make life better or just add more points of …
As I'm curious to know a instant messaging software for Government collaborations. When I was browsing for a knid of that software I found Troop Messenger though it's not a government app but it's providing messaging services for different platforms like political campaign software, chat api, on-premise and many more. …
So I've had a media server for a while using Plex as the software with a Terra Master as the hardware. I've become dissatisfied with both for various reasons and I'd like to make my own, but I'm also open to Plex alternatives recommendations. What I want to do is …
Welcome to another edition of Crystal Ball Sunday! This week my predictions center around system builders and integrators and their use of Linux to lower costs, standardize hardware offerings, and provide a new systems to buyers that are ready to go to work. Acer has already discussed Linux being the …
Random hypothetical here, folks: Sure, we have archive.org for websites, but should modern day civilization archive software in the same way that we have books that are hundreds of years old preserved for future generations?
It’s a question we still hear a lot—and honestly, the answer depends on what kind of app you're building. A few years back, native apps definitely had the upper hand when it came to speed and smooth performance. They were built specifically for iOS or Android, so naturally they could …
I tagged this topic with app-store but it's really relevant to both desktop and mobile apps. Are there any apps that you'd literally pay *any* price to keep if it disappeared tomorrow?
Let me just say, for countless reasons, Siri is the most infuriating piece of technology to ever exist in the history of smart devices. Let me challenge you: Name something worse. P.S. Sorry for so many h's in the topic title but it complained it needs to be at least …
Would you trade privacy for convenience if it meant living in a fully automated smart home with a self-driving car, etc. etc. etc.? I would trade pretty much *anything* for my privacy. (I guess I don't value my privacy very much, at least at this point in my life.) Heck, …
It seems these days that technology exists to infuriate us rather than serve us. I used to enjoy watching movies and viewing pictures on my Queast 2. The TV app worked well. I could put the screen into panorama mode and expand the screen. I could do prev nd next …
Linux has come a long way, but it's still primarily a server OS, correct? How many of you linux fanboys and girls use it as your primary operating system for daily tasks? How does it compare to Windows or macOS in terms of productivity and overall user experience?
So a huge pet peeve of mine right now is that Adobe has discontinued purchasing any of their software (Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Photoshop, etc.) outright, and now it's subscription only. I know that Microsoft Office 365 is also subscription based, but correct me if I'm wrong, but they have …
This is probably going to end in a bit of a political discussion, but a question that ChatGPT is recommending that I ask is if technology creates inequality -- or solves it? I remember back when I first started DaniWeb in 2002 as a college kid with a $0 budget, …
Of all the gadgets you've bought, which one was the most waste of money? For me, I was one of the lucky few who was invited to purchase a Google Glass. It was an *amazing* experience for me (before my move to silicon valley), going to the NYC google offices …
Should we slow down AI research to make sure it's safe? Or should we push forward no matter what? Right now AI is all the rage, but while it goes full steam ahead completely changing the ecosystem of the Internet, it's also putting a *lot* of factually incorrect information out …
Hello everyone i am finding my Windows 11 machine is starting to feel a bit sluggish, and I'm looking for some proven ways to optimize its performance. I know there are a lot of tricks out there. What's the one thing you always do to keep your Windows PC running …
I know I posted not too long ago about VR headsets (I'll have to dig that topic up), but here's another one to throw at ya. They're heavy and their bulky and they make me dizzy ... but there is nothing anywhere close to as immersive entertainment. Do they have …
AI is just in its infancy, and right now everyone and their mother is using it to quickly get access to information online more efficiently than a Google search, and generate articles and content for the web. A lot of companies are also switching to AI agents to power customer …
I have an email address that contains my name but I guard that tenaciously, only giving it to a few very trusted organizations (my former employer for pension and info purposes), and also a very few trusted individuals. For everything else like Meta, Kijiji, Google, etc, I have a google …
I was talking to my husband about this tonight and figured I'd post on here to see if anyone had any opinions one way or another on the topic. Anyone try the Apple Vision Pro? What are the use cases for it as of right now?
Hi everyone, After updating my phone to Android 14, I’ve been noticing a significant battery drain—even when the phone is idle. I’ve checked background apps and turned off unnecessary features, but it hasn’t helped much. Is anyone else experiencing this on their Android device? Could this be a firmware or …
This morning my hp laptop running windows 11 booted up however I had a blank screen. After restarting a few times, the desktop finally was displayed. However web pages open slowly or not at all. The same thing with opening apps on laptop. This laptop was running perfect up until …
Hi all, I’m running Windows 11 on my laptop, and I’ve noticed that it keeps resetting my default apps back to Microsoft’s own (Edge for browser, Photos for images, etc.). Even after I go into Settings and change them, a few days later they seem to switch back. I’ve tried: …
I'll give you the method first, then the full on rant after (feel free to skip the rant). I had to do a rebuild of my wife's ASUS Flipbook today. Because I was unable to do a reset-to-factory I had to use a Microsoft ISO. Short version - during setup …
I've been spring cleaning lately and recently came across my Psion Series 7 and all its accessories, so it got me thinking about old hardware that people still use. OMG did I **love** my Psion Series 3a, 3c, and 5 throughout middle and high school. I was super nerdy and …
Random rant: Who here can type on a laptop keyboard? I get that I need my mechanical keyboard, but even so, laptop keyboards are completely, utterly unusable for me. Is it because I have long(ish) nails? Is it because I'm too addicted to my mechanical keyboards?
What's the one software that you wish still existed from decades ago? I used to practically live in Sim City but, alas, there have been no modern versions.
Is the Apple Vision Pro worth it if I already have an Oculus Quest? I'm not a big gamer, but I have my entire wedding recorded in VR, and I love watching mini-movies and shows in 3D VR. My husband is into things like Red Matter. I honestly don't remember …
Am I the only one here who *hates* dark mode with a passion? Also, I *know* I had promised everyone a dark mode version of DaniWeb years ago. My apologies.
My Pen Drive is corrupted, but it has some important data. Help me out!
Server 2003 A file mapped on the server in the root of C:\ , At a workstation the mapped drive only shows a tiny portion of the mapped drive. ...................Say a 100gb HDD shows 15kb. Please Help
Having just acquired a Raspberry Pi Model 3, I am attempting to set it up as an NAS. So far I have set up the Raspberry Pi OS and configured samba. It appears to be working fine except for one minor problem. While I can remote in using TightVNC, I …
Mine was an Apple IIGS, Woz edition. These days I am lucky to live just up the road from Woz. We spot him in his car from time-to-time driving past our block.
So I was just asking ChatGPT for some good discussion starter ideas, and it came up with asking the community what your keyboard layout is (QWERTY vs Dvorak? AZERTY?)? And I thought, **REALLY**?! Do people (in English-speaking countries, at least) really use non-QWERTY keyboards? What kind of question is that? …
Huge gripe I'm having at the moment: Why for heaven's sake can you not merge two trees on Ancestry.com?!
Have you ever uncovered a catastrophically bad security flaw or data breach? I'm *still* dealing with our database hack from 2015. Just curious if anyone else has been through the wringer as well?
Hello, I have encountered an unpleasant event. My external hard drive has stopped working. The disc is no longer readable . When I connect the disc to my computer, the system asks me to format it. There are very important files on the disc. Does anyone know how to help …
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