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Converting Microsoft Excel sheet (XLS file) to a Comma Separated file (CSV) is relatively very easy while using an Office product, but it could be a tedious task for programmers to do it in command line. The situation may arrive when you have a XLS file and you need to fill the database from it after formatting the data. Converting the XLS to CSV is the ideal way here as the CSV is the format that can easily be manipulated in any language, be it Shell, Perl, Ruby, Python or Java. In this post, we will see the best ways to convert the XLS file to CSV and we will also discuss the pro and cons of using these methods.
People are using their phones more and more as their everything device. It does everything except gives them a bath. One of the things you may feel you have no control over is who can call or message you. Taking control of your phone is a little more than managing your contacts.
Regardless which OS you are using, the file manager is one of the most important app that you have to use everyday. Without a file manager, you won’t be able to find and open files, or even move them to another location. In Linux, there are plenty of file manager applications that you can use. Nautilus for Gnome, Thunar for XFCE, Dolphin for KDE and PCman for those who prefer something light. Marlin is a new GTK3-based file manager for Linux, and it looks pretty slick and fast.
If there is one thing more disturbing on the news these days, it’s the amount of trusted adults that are being arrested for sexual offenses on kids. It makes parents lose all sense of how to keep their children safe, when they don’t even know if the child’s teacher, coach, uncle, or neighbor can be counted on as a safe haven. While the apps reviewed here will help to keep your child safe, it needs to be mentioned that true safety needs to go beyond help that you can receive from apps. It needs to come from every area of their lives.
With the coming of a new year, it is time to take a look at the Linux computer offerings and see which distributions you can get shipped to your doorstep. I just recently ordered a new desktop from one of these vendors, and I will publish a review as soon as I have thoroughly tested it.
For many consumers these days, a Mac of any type can be a really difficult purchase to make. Some individuals find the price too difficult to look past. This makes some people feel that there are no alternatives toward getting a Mac, with some refurbished models still considered quite high. However, there is a great alternative to purchasing a Mac – get an iPad. Today, we will go over the steps to make an iPad the best Mac alternative that it can possibly be. From products to applications, you can find yourself with a “Mac-Pad” in no time.
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What do you do when you come across a difficult word when reading news on your iPhone? You can either go online to google the meaning of the word, or check up the physical dictionary for the word. Wouldn’t it be great if there is an app for checking up word(s)? Wait, there are indeed apps for that! The following four dictionary apps for the iPhone are free and have a large word bank that can easily fulfill your needs.
If you are a gamer who have a liking for indie games, then Desura is an application you won’t want to miss. Available for Windows and Linux, Desura is a game app store where you can search, buy and install games on your PC. It helps you to manage your game installation, update and mods so you can play game without any worries.