Guide ·
Read article Why Arabic text and emoji can have surprising character counts
Use a short sample to understand words, Unicode code points and the reading-time estimate.
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Guide ·
Read article Base64 with Arabic and emoji: encoding is not encryption
Encode a small UTF-8 sample, decode it again, and understand why a Base64 string is not a secret.
Guide ·
Read article Format JSON without changing a large order ID
A practical formatting check using a synthetic order, plus the difference between syntax validation and preserving data.
Development note ·
Read article AGMAD Silent Cutter: from repetitive pause removal to a local Mac and Windows app
How Silent Cutter 1.4.0 grew from a launcher into a desktop workflow, with gentler pacing controls, optional audio cleanup and linked before/after review.
Development note ·
Read article Heart of Darkness on Apple Silicon: engine, data and saves
Notes from a native HODE build, with separate game data and saves and explicit compatibility limits.
Development note ·
Read article Prehistorik 2 on Mac: a DOS demo and a Finder launcher
Why the correct executable and a simple launcher matter—and why reaching graphics mode is only the first test.
Guide ·
Read article Instagram image sizes: a crop and export workflow
Plan square, portrait and vertical compositions without stretching the image or relying on stale platform limits.
Guide ·
Read article WebP, JPEG or PNG? Choose for the actual delivery
Choose a format by the image, destination and verification step—not by a universal “best” setting.
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Read article JPEG to PNG: what conversion changes, and what it cannot fix
A practical conversion workflow that preserves your original and avoids false promises about quality, transparency and privacy.