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In database connectivity, UniDAC stands out as a powerful tool for developers seeking seamless integration between applications and databases.
Regarding MySQL, UniDAC provides a comprehensive set of features and functionalities to simplify data access and manipulation.
In this article, we will explore the basics of UniDAC and delve into MySQL-specific issues, allowing developers to harness the full potential of UniDAC while working with MySQL. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, July 3, 2023
• Why Time Machine should be your Mac’s primary backup tool
• Why you need a Battery Backup Device: A real-world example
• Q&A: Where can I get an old roll of 110 film developed?
• 14 year old Marty Stuart performing on the Porter Wagoner Show
Have you ever done a Google search on a topic only to discover that most of the search results consisted of pages that were created years ago?
That isn’t always a problem when searching for “facts” because many facts just don’t change over time.
For example, if you type largest planet in our solar system into Google, the answer you receive should be Jupiter whether the article you click on was written in 1998 or 2023. After all, Jupiter hasn’t gotten smaller and the other planets haven’t grown any larger.
On the other hand, if you search for latest medical research some of the pages returned by Google could possibly be woefully out of date.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to ensure that your Google search results are at least fairly recent… [Read more…]
A while back I wrote a post explaining why I believe Microsoft’s Windows Update procedure needs a lot of work.
At the time I was hopeful they’d have their act together by now, but I’m afraid that simply isn’t the case.
Virtually every Windows Update they’ve released this year has been buggy and caused problems for a significant percentage of Windows users.
In short, the problem seems to be getting worse instead of better.
PWAs are the evolution of web technologies and allow you to create applications that can run on any device and platform, be it computers, smartphones, or tablets.
PWAs offer a convenient and flexible way to use apps, providing broad accessibility, reliability, and a great user experience across devices. If you want to learn about the difference between a progressive web app and a responsive web app, as well as how PWAs can reduce the development budget, then this article is for you. [Read more…]