Planning to Start a DayCare for Children? Here’s how …

There’s a definite need for daycare centres as more and more mothers of pre-school age children are forced to find jobs outside the home. This need is due partly to the current economy, and unfortunately, to the high divorce rate, which means mothers who might ordinarily stay at home and care for their children must […]

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Emotions – What’s the big deal anyway?

Some might have the misconception that Emotions and Feelings are something that we should suppress. I beg to differ. Our Feelings are a source of valuble internal communication and insight ! Just remember that our feelings result from how we are thinking about the world around us, ourself, and / or others. Question: How do […]

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Using Braille Displays with Android

The landscape of braille display support for Android has evolved significantly since the early days of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. What began as an experimental feature has now matured into a robust accessibility solution with expanded device compatibility and improved functionality. Here’s an updated guide to using braille displays with Android in 2025. Latest Developments […]

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Connecting Braille Displays to Android Using BRLTTY

BRLTTY is a daemon for providing access to the Linux / Unix console via braille displays. However, this product may be of interest not only for technically advanced blind users of UNIX-like operating systems, but also for ordinary people using smartphones or tablets on the Android platform. The fact is that BRLTTY has a version in the form […]

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What options do you have if your Hard Drive goes bad?

The most common problems originate from corruption of the master boot record, FAT, or directory. Those are soft problems which can usually be taken care of with a combination of tools like Fdisk /mbr to refresh the master boot record followed by a reboot and Norton disk doctor or Spinneret. The most common hardware problems […]

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How to Install FreeBSD? A Step by Step Guide

A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing FreeBSD 5.x This guide is designed for users with moderate Linux experience and will walk you through installing and setting up a fully updated FreeBSD 5.x system. FreeBSD is a powerful, Unix-like operating system known for its stability, performance, and advanced features. Let’s get started! A. FreeBSD 5.x vs 4.x […]

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A Brief History of DOS

Contents: Disclaimer Introduction History The Memory Map Timeline and History Chart Future of DOS Postscript Bibliography Disclaimer: Although this document is purely informative, the author claims no responsibility for any misguided souls who find a way to twist its contents into anything harmful or overly offensive. Introduction: When a computer is turned on an Operating […]

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The Finer Art of Lockpicking

Unlocking the Mysteries of Lockpicking Lockpicking, often depicted in Hollywood as a swift and effortless task, is in reality a complex art that requires patience, precision, and practice. Contrary to the cinematic portrayal of lockpicking in a matter of seconds, even seasoned locksmiths may need five to ten minutes to unlock a stubborn lock. If […]

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