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Remove password from PDF documents

Learn how to remove passwords from PDF documents using the qpdf tool on Linux, making it easier to read protected files on devices like the Pocketbook Touch HD.

2024-05-27 · 1 min · timor

The Art of Being Right

The Art of Being Right38 Ways to Win an Argument Author: Artur Schopenhauer amazon.comamazon.plempik.com “The Art of Being Right” by Arthur Schopenhauer is an interesting exploration of rhetoric and the art of winning arguments. In this work, Schopenhauer outlines 38 stratagems for convincing opponents and prevailing in debates, often irrespective of the truth. His analysis is rooted in the belief that people are more interested in winning arguments than seeking truth. ...

2024-05-20 · 3 min · timor
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Optimizing Hugo Sitemaps to prioritize posts crawling over taxonomies

Learn how to optimize your Hugo site’s sitemap by adjusting priority and change frequency settings to improve SEO and guide search engine crawlers effectively.

2024-05-17 · 3 min · timor

Nostalgy for old RPG games

Reflect on the nostalgia of playing classic RPG games like Ice Wind Dale and Baldur’s Gate, and the immersive experiences they provided.

2024-04-29 · 3 min · timor
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Rising costs of running legacy Amazon RDS systems

Understand the rising costs of maintaining legacy Amazon RDS systems and explore the new RDS Extended Support option for MySQL and PostgreSQL.

2024-04-27 · 3 min · timor
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Create a Virtual Bookshelf with Hugo and PaperMod

Learn how to create a virtual bookshelf on your Hugo site using the PaperMod theme, allowing you to organize and share your reading list with ease.

2024-04-26 · 4 min · timor

The Culture Map

The Culture MapBreaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Author: Erin Meyer amazon.comamazon.plempik.com “The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business” by Erin Meyer is a highly insightful guide that explores how cultural differences impact international business interactions. Meyer presents a framework for understanding and navigating cultural complexities by examining various dimensions of communication, leadership, and etiquette across different countries. ...

2024-04-24 · 4 min · timor

Rewired

RewiredThe McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI Authors: Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, Rodney Zemmel amazon.comamazon.deamazon.pl I’ve heard a lot of strange things about McKinsey, starting with this parody commercial: Then few more facts, but still provided in an amusing way by the John Oliver: ...

2024-04-23 · 2 min · timor

Installing Oracle Instant Client on Ubuntu 24.04

Learn how to install Oracle Instant Client on Ubuntu 24.04 using both recommended and alternative methods, with a focus on Docker images.

2024-04-17 · 4 min · timor
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Automatically setting 'lastmod' in Hugo pages with Git modification date

Learn how to automatically set the ’lastmod’ parameter in Hugo pages using Git modification dates to improve SEO and expedite search engine indexing.

2024-03-24 · 2 min · timor