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The Utility of the Alias

Think of an alias like an alternative path to the same destination. It can apply to domain names, subdomains, and email addresses.

For example, Hashnode allows for custom URLs for FREE. If you own your own domain name, you can turn your blog into [domain].com or blog.[domain].com. ��
Or you can get a��short URL!��Like dvdv.kim.��If paired with the bit.ly or similar URL shortening service, you can share and track your own branded URLs and track clicks. With bit.ly you can have the root domain for...

The Ultimate Animelee Guide for Slippi

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Are you trying to use Animelee, the cell-shaded aesthetic mod for Melee and play online? You've come to the right place. This guide will provide you with all you need to know about setting up the mod and how to customize your experience.

What is Animelee?

For those unfamiliar, Animelee is a mod of Super Smash Bros. Melee that gives it a cell-shaded look. It's purely aesthetic, meaning none of the changes affect gameplay in anyway. This allows for compatibility with Slippi, the fork of D...

My Experience Using a Split Keyboard

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After nearly two months of consistent mechanical split keyboard use, I'm finally ready to share my impressions of this unique keyboard experience.

What is a Split Keyboard?

A split keyboard is a type of ergonomic mechanical keyboard that separates keys into two distinct halves, allowing for a more natural hand, wrist, and shoulder position. Unlike traditional keyboards, split keyboards can be adjusted to various angles and distances, helping to reduce strain and improve typing posture.

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Download Windows 11 Folder Icons

These are the folder icons that come with Windows 11 in .ICO format, including custom folder icons.

Examples of custom folder icons that display at any size include:

DropboxGoogle DrivePodcastsDefault (No Shadow)MEGA.nzAdobeSteam

These custom folder icons only show at the largest size:

TVSettingsHTMLBackupSoftwareBatchJPGPNGPSDMeetingsPowershellScreenshotsProjectsRegistryUSBHow to Install:Download the .zip attachment and extract its contents to a permanent location you...

Recommended Setup and Software for Windows Installs

I've set up many Windows installs before, so I figured I'd share what I typically use to setup Windows 11 in the current year.

This isn't an exhaustive list, but what I'd consider my "minimum viable Windows 11 setup." Hope you find it useful!

Clean install Windows 11.Use the "I don't have internet" method to pick the username of your choice that will be your User folder name.(You can use Rufus to skip the hardware check requirements and create a local user by default).Opt-out of all data ...

Tailored Education Models and Video Games

I recently hosted a webinar via emerging Austin-based middle school Esports Academy in which industry experts discussed how tailored and personalized education can benefit students. Helping students find their passions early and hone their craft makes them more eager to learn, and actually helps them learn 2x-5x faster than traditional schools.

One such expert was Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia of HealthyGamer.GG, who explained how video games are inherently designed to match the...

Some Windows 10 Tips + Tricks

1. The first 5 things you should do after you upgrade [VIDEO]: If you followed the steps in the video above, you should have been able to: customize your start screen, customize your taskbar and action center, customize Microsoft Edge browser, figure out how to pin important apps, files, and websites, and lastly discover how to use some of the great apps to which you have access.


2. Fix tile icons thatare disappearing

There's a small bug where tiles will become blank. To fix this, just r...

Introducing LiveTile.me: a Modern UI Icon Repository

The site's live: LiveTile.me I'm excited to announce a new place to get modern UI icons.

I'll be posting new Microsoft and non-Microsoft related icons that will be flat.

3 versions: "colored," black, and white. I NEED YOU ! Since it's hosted on Tumblr, I thought it would be fun to get some additional authors and/or contributors to the site. If you're interested in adding modern UI icons of your own, fill out this form.

Windows 10 is here!

It's time for a new era Windows 10 is Microsoft's vision for an OS fully realized. It's a fully desktop-oriented OS, with the ability to ebb and flex for a variety of other form factors, like tablets and extremely large displays.

As of today at 12:10am, Windows 10 has been installed on my Surface Pro 3 and working smashingly. I'm still waiting on the prompt to upgrade my desktop machine, however. The rollout begins today, and depending on your region, your PC, whether or not you're part...

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