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How to Build a GUI Clock with Python: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

How to Build a GUI Clock with Python: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

In the world of programming, creating a graphical user interface (GUI) clock is an excellent project for beginners and intermediate Python developers alike. This tutorial will guide you through building a customizable GUI clock using Python and the Tkinter library. By the end of this article, you'll have a fully functional digital clock application and the skills to expand it further. Setting Up Your Python Environment Before we dive into coding our GUI clock, let's ensure your development environment is properly set up: Installing Python Download and install Python from the official website if you haven't already. During installation, check…
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Amazon says it’s cut down on those plastic air pillows in packages

Amazon says it’s cut down on those plastic air pillows in packages

You know those little plastic air bags in your more fragile Amazon purchases that make perfect popping noise makers when you crush them? Amazon says it's reduced its usage of them and plans to completely eliminate using them by the end of the year.The ecommerce behemoth announced on that it has reduced the use of plastic air pillows by 95 percent and switched to crumbled paper filler instead. Amazon also says it plans to use paper filler for “nearly all” of its customer deliveries on .The company says its decision to phase out the use of plastic air cushions at…
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REST Console: A Powerful Tool for Testing APIs

REST Console: A Powerful Tool for Testing APIs

REST Console is a REST/HTTP client designed specifically for Google Chrome. This open source tool allows developers to visualize and construct custom HTTP requests, making it a valuable resource for testing RESTful API services.Main features: Construction of POST/PUT bodies using raw input Modifying custom headers through an intuitive interface Easy creation of query parameters Support for multiple authentication methods Customizable interface The latest version, REST Console v4.0.2, includes OAuth improvements, collapsible sections, clickable links in responses, and UI improvements.Basic example of use: This example shows how to configure a basic GET request in the REST Console. In practice, you would…
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Sony will terminate its Sony Rewards program

Sony will terminate its Sony Rewards program

Sony has announced that it will be ending its rewards program at the end of this year. No, it’s not , the loyalty program that rewards you digital collectibles for completing certain gameplay tasks. Nor is it the defunct , which offered PSN bonuses for the most voracious PlayStation gamers. It’s terminating the Sony Rewards program offered through the Sony and PlayStation-branded Visa credit cards.The company and pages to reflect that it will sunset the Sony Rewards website and mobile app on December 31, 2024, and new members will no longer be accepted into the program effective immediately. Pre-existing Sony…
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Understanding @Primary in Spring

Understanding @Primary in Spring

If you read my post about the @Qualifier annotation, you have noticed that defining two beans of the same type can be a challenge. By distinguishing it with a qualifier name, @Qualifier helps Spring determine which bean to inject. The @Primary annotation will help Spring decide which of those same types of beans it should pick primarily. For the bean annotated with the @Primary annotation, the @Qualifier will not be necessary. It is only required for the other bean. Example 1: Using @primary and @Qualifier in Spring Let’s see the example in practice: public interface GreetingService { String greet(); }…
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The Beyond Good and Evil remaster will be released next week (for real)

The Beyond Good and Evil remaster will be released next week (for real)

After a bit of a false start, Ubisoft has released a trailer for its remake of the cult classic game Beyond Good and Evil. The video first appeared in a tweet from the game studio that was later deleted. But the new seems to be sticking around, and that means we really will be getting the Beyond Good and Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition on June 25. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Limited Run Games will also be of the remaster starting July 12; those will be…
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New York Governor signs two new bills into law protecting kids from social media

New York Governor signs two new bills into law protecting kids from social media

New York has passed two new laws restricting how social media companies interact with and collect data from users under the age of 18. signed two bills into law on Thursday including the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act.SAFE requires social media companies like Facebook and X to restrict addictive feeds to minors on its platforms. These include feeds that are “algorithmically driven” to prevent “unhealthy levels of engagement,” according to a press release.The New York Child Data Protection Act also prevents online sites and devices from collecting, sharing or…
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Navigating the Future of Mobile App Development

Navigating the Future of Mobile App Development

In an era where smartphones have become an extension of ourselves, mobile app development stands at the forefront of technological innovation. Whether it's for entertainment, productivity, or social interaction, mobile apps play a crucial role in our daily lives. This guest post delves into the essentials of mobile app development, emerging trends, and best practices for creating apps that resonate with users. The Essentials of Mobile App Development 1. Understanding the Market Conduct thorough market research to identify user needs and gaps in the current offerings. Analyze competitors and define your unique value proposition. 2. Choosing the Right Platform Decide…
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One of our favorite webcams is on sale for only $48

One of our favorite webcams is on sale for only $48

If you’re in the market for a new webcam, you can save 20 percent on one of Engadget’s top picks for video calls. The Anker PowerConf C200, our top budget pick even at its standard price, is on sale for only $48.Anker PowerConf C200 Webcam captures video in up to 2K resolution. Although 1080p will suit most people just fine (and you can lower it to that, 720p or 360p if you want), we appreciated the extra sharpness and clarity the 2K feed brought to our calls. The plug-and-play webcam has a fast autofocus and an ƒ/2.0 aperture to let…
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Introducing Identity Server 7.0 – The Most Powerful and Developer-Friendly Release Yet

Introducing Identity Server 7.0 – The Most Powerful and Developer-Friendly Release Yet

Refreshing Look and Feel for the Console UI The console has received a major upgrade with our brand-new, lightning-fast Oxygen UI! The beta console UI, accessible via https://:/console, introduced in version 5.11.0, is now available for production usage for administrative and developer tasks. With this upgrade, concepts such as service providers, identity providers, inbound/outbound authentication, previously utilized in the Carbon-based management console, have evolved into 'applications' and 'connections', respectively. WSO2 Identity Server 7.0.0 introduces application templates for Single Page Applications (SPAs), web applications with server-side rendering, mobile applications, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. It also offers a variety of authentication options,…
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