Edit audio on Linux with Audacity
The Audacity sound editor is one of those open source applications that filled a niche that seemingly nobody else realized existed. Initially developed at Carnegie Mellon University at a time when many people still thought computers were just for office and schoolwork, and you required special DSP peripherals for serious multimedia work. Audacity recognized that, occasionally, the average computer user needed to edit audio. The...
Collaborate on a file using Linux diff and patch
I edit a lot of text files. Sometimes it’s code. Other times it’s the written word for role-playing games (RPGs), programming books, or general correspondence. Sometimes it’s nice to make a change, but for my collaborator to compare my change with what they originally had written. Many people default to office suites, like LibreOffice, using comments or change tracking features. read more Powered by...
Anyone can compile open source code in these three simple steps
There are many ways to install software, but you get an option not available elsewhere with open source: You can compile the code yourself. The classic three-step process to compile source code: read more Powered by...
Tips for formatting when printing to console from C++
When I started writing, I did it primarily for the purpose of documenting for myself. When it comes to programming, I’m incredibly forgetful, so I began to write down useful code snippets, special characteristics, and common mistakes in the programming languages I use. This article perfectly fits the original idea as it covers common use cases of formatting when printing to console from C++. [Download the C++ std::cout cheat...
What are you thankful for at work?
It’s the time of year when we focus more intently on thanks and giving. Our community has shared what that means to them. read more Powered by...
