Good all-in-one runtime installers for Windows that are still maintained. One such example is the “All in One Runtimes” software, which integrates essential runtime packages and installs them automatically[1][2][5]. Another option is the “Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One” package, which contains the latest version of all VCRedist Visual Studio C++ runtimes and can be installed with a single click[3][4]. Both of these options are regularly updated and can help avoid problems with programs that require specific runtime environments.
The website “pcidatabase.com” was a helpful resource for identifying unknown hardware and finding the right drivers for computer hardware. However, it seems that the website is no longer available. Several alternatives have been suggested, such as “devicehunt.com” and “pcilookup.com,” which serve a similar purpose of identifying unknown devices using vendor and device IDs. Additionally, “pciutils/pciids” on GitHub is recommended as an alternative for identifying unknown devices. If you have an unknown device, you can use these alternatives to find the necessary information and drivers.
The “pci.ids” file, which contains a list of all known PCI ID's, is maintained by the “pciutils” project. The file is mirrored on GitHub at the “pciutils/pciids” repository[1]. It is also available from the website “https://pci-ids.ucw.cz/" and its mirror on GitHub[4]. The “pci.ids” file is used to display the names of devices based on their PCI IDs. It is not part of the “pciutils” package but is included in many Linux distributions as part of the “pciutils” package[4].
To create a link with a timestamp for a YouTube video, you can use the following format: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=6m30s. Simply replace “VIDEO_ID” with the actual ID of the YouTube video and “6m30s” with the desired timestamp. This will direct the viewer to the specific time of 6 minutes and 30 seconds in the video.
Here's an example of how the link should look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-QlPb3J74&t=6m30s
This format will allow you to share a direct link to a specific part of a YouTube video.
Intermittent fasting can potentially influence “hangryness” as a coping mechanism. “Hangry” is a term that combines hunger with anger and describes irritability during hunger[2]. Some individuals experience irritability and mood swings when they are hungry, and intermittent fasting may initially exacerbate these feelings. However, proponents of fasting suggest that the “hangriness” dissipates over time as the body adjusts to the fasting routine[5]. Additionally, there are several strategies to curb cravings and manage hunger during intermittent fasting, such as increasing protein intake, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and keeping busy and distracted[3][4]. While there is anecdotal evidence that fasting can help reset emotional eating patterns, it's important to approach fasting with caution, especially if you have underlying health conditions. If you are considering intermittent fasting, it's best to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it is safe for you[5].
Frequency illusion, also known as the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon or frequency bias, is a cognitive bias referring to the tendency to notice something more often after noticing it for the first time, leading to the belief that it has an increased frequency of occurrence[1]. This phenomenon occurs due to increased awareness of a phrase, idea, or object, such as hearing a song more often or seeing red cars everywhere after learning about them[1].
The main causes behind frequency illusion are selective attention and confirmation bias[1]. Selective attention refers to the process of selecting and focusing on relevant stimuli while ignoring distractions, meaning that people have the unconscious cognitive ability to filter for relevant information[1]. Confirmation bias occurs when an individual affected by frequency illusion starts looking for reassurance of this increased frequency, believing their theories to be confirmed as they focus only on the supporting evidence[1].
Frequency illusion can have various consequences, ranging from harmless to serious outcomes. For example, in the fields of criminology and medicine, it can lead to misdiagnoses or missed key information[2]. In the case of people with certain psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia, frequency illusion may aggravate their conditions by causing them to confirm their own suspicions based on their delusions[3]. For most people, however, frequency illusion is an interesting phenomenon that does not lead to major effects[3].
ScummVM stands for Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion Virtual Machine[1]. It is a set of game engine recreations that allows users to play supported adventure games on their platform of choice[1][2]. ScummVM is a re-implementation of the part of the software used to interpret the scripting languages such games used to describe the game world rather than emulating the hardware the games ran on[1]. This means that ScummVM allows the games it supports to be played on platforms other than those for which they were originally released[1].
ScummVM was originally designed to play LucasArts adventure games that use the SCUMM system, but it also supports a variety of non-SCUMM games by companies like Revolution Software and Adventure Soft[1]. The team behind ScummVM also adds improvements such as bug-fixes and translations and works with commercial companies such as GOG.com about re-releases[1]. ScummVM is distributed as free software under the GPL-2.0-or-later license[1].
ScummVM does not provide any of the original assets for the games it supports, and expects the user to properly own the original game's media so as to use the software legally[1]. The official project website offers games that are freeware that work directly with ScummVM[1]. ScummVM is available on various platforms, including iOS and Android[2][4].
To create a QR code for a WiFi SSID on Linux terminal, you can use the qrencode tool. Here are the steps to follow:
Install qrencode using the command sudo apt install qrencode.
Prepare the WiFi information using the following format: WIFI:S:{SSID name of your network};T:{security type - WPA or WEP};P:{the network password};;. For example, if your WiFi SSID is “mysecurewifi”, it is using WPA, and the password is “mysecurewifipassword”, the format would be WIFI:S:mysecurewifi;T:WPA;P:mysecurewifipassword;;.
Generate the QR code image file using the command qrencode -o mywifi.png 'WIFI:S:mysecurewifi;T:WPA;P:mysecurewifipassword;;'. If the generated image is too small, you can increase the size of the dot pixel using the -s option, for example: qrencode -o mywifi.png -s 10 'WIFI:S:mysecurewifi;T:WPA;P:mysecurewifipassword;;'.
You can then share the file with anyone or print it for people who would like to use your WiFi[2].
Want to end a streetfight between two teenage groups as swiftly as possible? (This advice might not apply to the US.)
If possible, contact other people before stepping in.
Purchase a döner, step inside the confrontation, and eat your döner sandwich as calmly as possible.
Watch the amazed crowds looks and questions unfold.
“is this a döner in your hand?”
Chuckle inside, put a poker face on, and calmly deescalate.
Pro-tip: Always have a döner or snack with you. ;)
2nd Pro-tip: If this happens in front of a bank or high-risk area, e.g., a train station, or a combination of both, you can be assured that security or cops will arrive within 10 to 20 seconds.
When cops or security ask you if you were involved, say #no and calmly leave. :)
Cooking is considered one of the most important skills of humans, and it has helped us to further advance our scientific knowledge[1][2][3]. Cooking has made its way into many laboratories and journals, and researchers have turned the kitchen into a place for serious scientific study[2]. Collaborations between scientists and chefs have helped bring scientific knowledge and technological innovations into fine restaurants and even homes[2]. Cooking interventions have been promoted as a way to improve health, and they have been shown to have positive outcomes related to cooking skills and nutrition knowledge[3]. Recent studies have demonstrated that the method of preparation and cooking can improve the nutritional quality of food[4]. Cooking can also have a positive impact on emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment[5]. In the pursuit of personalized nutrition, it is essential to understand the effect of various cooking methods on nutritional quality and food safety[6]. Therefore, cooking has played a significant role in advancing our scientific knowledge and improving our health and well-being.
“What's the point of cooking at home anymore?”
“How One Chef Is Fighting To Preserve A Cooking Tool As Old As Civilization Itself | Still Standing”
Store Now, Decrypt Later (SNDL) is a cryptographic technique that involves storing encrypted data for an extended period before decrypting it[5]. It is also known as Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) or retrospective decryption[1][4]. The technique relies on the acquisition and long-term storage of currently unreadable encrypted data awaiting possible breakthroughs in decryption technology that would render it readable in the future[4]. The most common concern is the prospect of developments in quantum cryptography which would allow current strong encryption algorithms to be broken at some time in the future, making it possible to decrypt any stored material that had been encrypted using those algorithms[4]. Cybersecurity experts have warned that hackers are stealing data now to decrypt it in the future, as quantum computing could render modern encryption methods obsolete[2][3]. To prepare for the arrival of quantum computers, security measures are being taken, and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected a group of encryption algorithms that could become the new cryptographic standard in a post-quantum world[2]. The urgency to update modern encryption methods is high, and academia and industry need to ensure that quantum-resistant encryption is a reality before quantum computers change the digital world as we know it[2][6].
