Xah Programing Blog Archive 2015-03
How to Program Number Keypad as Function Keys (major rewrite)
For why, see: Why Function Keys F1 to F12 Are Useful (major rewrite)
Neal Stephenson at Google Talk 📺 (repost)
new keyboard curiosity. Point of Sale KSI Keyboard
I do not recommend this mouse.
python os.path.walk() is deprecated, and removed in Python 3. Use os.walk() Python 2: Walk Directory, List Files
Python: Read/Write to JSON (minor update)
new addition. Keyboards Without Numeric Keypad, Under $30
AutoHotkey: Useful Scripts (minor update)
Unicode Support in Programing Language Function Name and Operator (minor update)
Unix Shell Shebang Hack #! (repost)
Linux: Set Key Repeat Rate by Command (minor update)
new finding, cheap ergonomic mouse. Ergonomic / Vertical Mouse
Programing Language Documentation Styles (new, on its own page)
Why Swap Mouse Right Button and Middle Button (new, on its own page)
Firefox: How to Add/Change Keyboard Shortcuts (minor update)
Linux: How to Swap Mouse Buttons (updated)
repost. TypeScript Will Kill CoffeeScript and Dart!. Reminder: if you are going to use a wrapper language for JavaScript, TypeScript is better than CoffeeScript or Google Dart.
Now you can buy the Truly Ergonomic Keyboard on amazon. See the amazon links in Truly Ergonomic Keyboard
Hacker Cult (major redesign)
every year, i must recommend this for better operational efficiency: Linux: Mouse Hover to Raise Window
and ban double-click: Windows: Single-click Open File
Linux: Get System Info (repost)
Linux: Add Keyboard Shortcut to Switch App (new. On its own page)
Linux: Update Software by Command Line (updated)
Why is Pluto not a planet? Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, Eris …. Unicode: Astrology Symbols 🌛 (major update)
Lots mouse from China are making inroads in USA market. For a 18-buttons mouse, this is half the price than Logitech or Razer. Redragon Perdition 18-Buttons Mouse 红龙 灭世 鼠标
Installing Cygwin Tutorial (repost)
Unicode RIGHTWARDS BLACK ARROW and BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW Problem
CM Storm Recon Mouse. Added a photo gallery and review.
Command to Delete EXIF Data in Image Files (major rewrite)
Linux: Shell Commands for GUI Apps (repost)
Linux: Set Default App (minor update)
now on Reddit. See link to reddit at bottom. Programing Problem: Construct a Tree Given Its Edges
In 1961, the IBM 7094 became the first computer to sing, singing the song Daisy Bell. “2001: A Space Odyssey” 🎶 Daisy Bell in “2001: A Space Odyssey” 🎶
The Unix Pestilence (some update of logos)
Unicode Smilies (¬_¬) (repost)