Navigating a LaTeX file
I like generating long LaTeX documents from org-mode because, for one thing, org-mode has nice section folding. But not everyone I work with uses Emacs, so its better to work in LaTeX directly rather than have Emacs generate LaTeX. AUCTeX has section folding for LaTeX documents, though so far I’ve
Read MoreDisability tech startups kill the cynic in me
"Accessibility is a human right," reads a sticker from the Howe Innovation Center. And for sure, it is great to see startups help companies make this a reality.
Read MoreHTML entity data
It’s surprisingly hard to find a complete list of HTML entities in the form of a data file. There are numerous sites that give lists, often incomplete, in a page formatted to be human-readable but not machine-readable. Here’s an XML file from the W3C. Here’s a two-column text file I
Read MoreWhatsApp Unveils Innovative Features to Elevate User and Business Experiences
Introducing Flows to empower businesses, allowing them to offer enhanced experiences within chat. These experiences include actions like selecting train seats, ordering meals, or scheduling appointments, all seamlessly integrated into the conversation. Flows provide businesses with the capability to present comprehensive menus and customizable forms, catering to diverse customer needs.
Read MoreiPhone 15 Price Guide and Availability
Highly anticipated release of iPhone 15 has finally arrived, although the device is not yet available for purchase in local store – they are available for pre-order on the iStore and various other local retailer sites. Apple iStore have made the iPhone 15 available for pre-order on its site. Incredible
Read MoreWalmart’s PhonePe launches app store with zero fee in challenge to Google
PhonePe launched the Indus AppStore Developer Platform on Saturday, promising no platform fee or commission on in-app purchases as the Walmart-backed fintech races to win Android developers in Google’s largest market. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which has amassed over 450 million registered users on its payments app, said developers can start
Read MoreDouble-struck capital letters
I’ve needed to use double-struck capital letters lately, also called blackboard bold. There are a few quirks in how they are represented in Unicode and in HTML entities, so I’m leaving some notes for myself here and for anyone else who might need to look this up. Unicode The double-struck
Read MoreHow CFOs can reduce SaaS spend by 30% in these tough times
Software spending is now the third-biggest expense for organizations, right after employee and office costs.
Read MoreLimeLoop’s sleek reusable mailers seek to replace cardboard boxes
The startup’s smart mailers are reusable dozens of times, reducing the carbon footprint by 90% compared with cardboard boxes.
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
Welcome to Cyber Security Today. This is the Week in Review for the week ending Friday, September 22nd, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. In a few minutes Terry Cutler of Montreal’s Cyology Labs will be here to discuss some
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