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ProgrammingMicrosoft Access VBA UIAutomation InvokePattern Issue

Fix UIAutomation InvokePattern.Invoke not firing Microsoft Access VBA windowless buttons on secondary monitors. Includes DPI scaling, diagnostics and COM.

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ProgrammingWhy Ollama Embeddings Slow on Linux VM ChromaDB Posthog

Fix slow Ollama embeddings in ChromaDB on Linux VM without CUDA: batch requests, disable Posthog telemetry, ignore benign warnings. Run fully local for privacy and speed up email embedding performance.

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ProgrammingTwo-Step Offline Unattended Rust Installer for Windows

Two-step offline Rust installer on Windows: one online bundle with rustup, toolchains and crates; one silent offline install to set up rustup, cargo and PATH.

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ProgrammingWhy member behaves differently in FiveAM tests (SBCL)

SBCL may intern string literals when compiling, so (member "foo" '("foo") :test #'eql) can match by identity. Use equal or string= for consistent results.

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DevOpsConfigure NGINX Ingress Server-Snippet for MinIO Redirection

Learn how to configure Kubernetes NGINX Ingress to allow server-snippet annotations for MinIO redirection, resolving risky annotation validation errors with proper controller configuration.

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Mobile DevTop Used Chinese Phones to Root Safely (Android 8+)

Used Chinese phones (Android 8+) safe to root without official bootloader unlocks: OnePlus, POCO F1, Snapdragon Redmi Note. Pre-purchase checks and root methods.

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ProgrammingCustom ListBox in C# WinForms: Owner-Drawn Guide

Learn how to create a custom ListBox in C# WinForms using Visual Studio 2022 for music players. Enable owner-drawn mode, handle DrawItem event, add MP3 metadata, album art, and selections beyond basic BackColor changes.

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ProgrammingPython getattr: Dynamic Access to Class Attributes by String

Learn how to use Python getattr to dynamically access class instance attributes with a string variable. Ideal for text adventure games mapping names like 'forest' to objects. Covers dict mapping, getattr(self), setattr patterns, and safe alternatives to globals() or eval().

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ProgrammingPySide6 OpenCV: Full Camera Feed in QGraphicsView No Crop

Fix cropped OpenCV camera feed in PySide6 QGraphicsView. Set scene rect to pixmap bounds, call fitInView on resize, disable scrollbars, and use anchors for uncropped display with Qt.KeepAspectRatio.

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Mobile DeviOS C Function Stripped in TestFlight: Fix dlsym NULL

Why your iOS C function gets stripped in TestFlight builds causing dlsym NULL and crashes, but works in Xcode. Fix with attributes, build settings, linker flags, and dynamic frameworks.

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OSShow Hidden Files in macOS Finder (⌘+Shift+.)

Quickly toggle hidden files like .htaccess in macOS Finder with ⌘+Shift+. shortcut. No Windows-style checkbox? Use Terminal: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles true. Show hidden files mac guide with steps and tips.

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LeisureGame of Thrones: Best Dubbing - Original or Dubbed?

Original English is ideal for Game of Thrones; Russian dubs (Amedia, Ren TV) are the most faithful. Spanish and Japanese also offer high-quality voice acting.

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SocietyMEFL RU Meetup Safety: Assess Assault Risk & Tips

Assess physical assault risk at MEFL RU meetups with practical precautions: research organizers, choose public venues, share plans with friends, maintain situational awareness, and plan exit strategies for safety.

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Finance2025 Inflation Forecast: 6.5-7%, Causes & Mobile/Internet Price Rises

Forecast for end-2025 inflation at 6.5-7% in Russia, driven by cost-push factors, regulations, and currency effects. Why mobile service and internet prices are rising: higher capex, spectrum fees, and compliance costs passed to consumers.

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ProgrammingUnity FPS Controller: Kinematic Rigidbody Grounding

Guide to implement a kinematic Rigidbody Unity FPS controller that stays grounded with robust ground checks, averaged normals, and snap-to-ground tuning.

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ProgrammingFix VS Code tasks.json PowerShell -Command Error

Resolve 'Cannot find parameter named Command' error in VS Code when running PowerShell scripts via tasks.json. Learn why cmd.exe inserts -Command before Set-Location and fix with 'powershell' task type or -File parameter for smooth execution.

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ProgrammingFix Electron-Prebuilt-Compile Error in TypeScript on Windows

Resolve electron-prebuilt-compile 404 installation error in Electron + TypeScript projects on Windows. Uninstall deprecated package, fix npmmirror issues, migrate to Electron Forge for modern TypeScript builds without runtime compilation problems.

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Mobile DevTipKit Dismissal: Tapping Outside Permanent?

Understand TipKit's expected dismissal behavior in SwiftUI: tapping outside dismisses visually but doesn't mark as displayed. Learn permanent dismissal patterns with MaxDisplayCount, Rules, Events, and gestures for iOS 17+ apps.

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ProgrammingEnable Python Linting in VS Code: Interpreter & Setup

Step-by-step guide to enable and configure linting in VS Code Python extension. Select the right interpreter, install pylint or flake8 in venv, enable python.linting.enabled, and troubleshoot common issues for beginners following Mosh tutorials.

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WebCSS Full Width Nested Block No Overflow Guide

Learn CSS techniques for full width nested blocks using 100vw, negative margins, and relative positioning. Stretch to viewport width without overflow, flexbox issues, or parent disruption. Includes scrollbar fixes and examples.

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