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How to Set Up a Registry in shadcn

In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up a registry in shadcn. If you’re not familiar with this tool, shadcn is a collection of reusable and accessible components you can use in your projects. You’ll learn about essential concepts such as setting up and configuring the registry, adding authentication, CLI commands you can use, […]

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Why Isn’t Windows XP Open Source Yet?

When it comes to Microsoft Windows, there are many versions that are iconic for different reasons. Windows 3.1 liberated the mainstream from the DOS prompt, and Windows 95 felt like the future had arrived when I first tried it, but Windows XP is special for a different reason. Goofy aesthetic aside, Windows XP is remembered […]

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How to Work with TOML Files in Python

TOML (Tom’s Obvious Minimal Language) has become the modern standard for configuration files in Python projects. It’s more expressive than INI files and cleaner than JSON or YAML. Since Python 3.11, the standard library includes the tomllib module for reading and parsing TOML files. TOML offers several advantages over other configuration formats. It supports complex […]

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How the Model Context Protocol Works

The world of artificial intelligence is moving fast. Every week, it seems like there’s a new tool, framework, or model that promises to make AI better. But as developers build more AI applications, one big problem keeps showing up: the lack of context. Each tool works on its own. Each model has its own memory, […]

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How to Use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Flutter and Dart

Software development is moving fast toward AI-assisted workflows and smarter tooling. Whether it’s your IDE completing code, an AI assistant analyzing your project, or automated testing pipelines, all these tools need a standardized way to communicate. That’s where the Model Context Protocol (MCP) comes in. If you’ve been hearing about MCP and wondering what it […]

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3 Handy Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (October 24 – 26)

Your Linux computer probably has repositories full of free and open source software waiting to be installed. It’s hard to know what’s worth trying, so that’s why I’ve been digging around the Linux development world for the most useful. The software I found this week has a common thread of keeping track of things. With […]

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This Crazy Pattern Can Transfer Files to Your Phone

Summary Beam files from PC to Android by pointing your phone at a flashing color barcode—no network required. Reed‑Solomon + fountain codes correct errors and reassemble files (up to 33MB); claimed speeds ≈850KB/s. Sideload the Android app, open cimbar.org on your PC, upload a file, then scan the animated screen to save. There’s no shortage […]

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How I Built My Own Wolfram Mathematica-like Engine With Python

I’ve always liked the idea of math, but doing it by hand has been another matter. My mental CPU seems to go to 100% during hand calculation. Hand calculators are good but Python libraries are even better for my quantitative explorations. Thanks to Python, I’ve managed to build a local, self-hosted solution that can rival […]

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