Learn Claude Code Basics: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve been hearing about Claude Code but haven’t taken the plunge yet, this article is for you. It covers everything you need to go from zero to productive:. Image: Firefly
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University of Washington CS professor explains what’s changing for young software engineers
University of Washington computer science professor Dan Grossman said it’s time to evolve the push to “Learn to Code.”
Why do I use Linux? It’s the apps, and here are 7 of my favorites
Many people say they would switch to Linux if it weren’t for the lack of some Windows-exclusive apps. In my case, it’s the opposite. There are quite a few Linux-only apps that I love, and more are popping up now than at any time in recent memory.
Microsoft confirms one of the most basic functions in Word is getting a useful upgrade
Microsoft this week confirmed that it is killing off the Windows desktop application of a free productivity app called Sway. The app was released more than ten years ago and has been part of the Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 suite.
How I use Gmail aliases to create disposable email addresses instantly
Gmail, specifically, is flexible when it comes to aliases. Aliases serve as a method for a single Google account to receive mail intended for multiple, distinct address variations.
Google Illuminate is quietly becoming the best research tool I didn’t know I needed
Illuminate helped summarize research and translate it into something I could absorb on a busy day. And before I realized it, it had become a part of my learning routine. For those who learn better by listening or lack the time to read a PDF, Illuminate provides access to information that often seems restricted by academic jargon.
How to Improve Your Programming Skills by Building Games
When most people think about learning to code, they imagine building websites or automating small tasks. Few think of building games as a serious way to improve programming skills. Whether you’re a web developer, mobile engineer, or hobby coder, building games will make you a stronger problem solver. Here are ten programming skills you’ll learn along the way.
Cursor introduces its coding model alongside multi-agent interface
Cursor 2.0’s flagship features are a new coding model and a multi-agent interface. Cursor has for the first time introduced what it claims is a competitive coding model, alongside the 2.0 version of its integrated development environment (IDE) with a new feature that allows running tasks with multiple agents in parallel. Credit: Cursor
Canva’s new ‘Creative Operating System’ is actually a marketing workspace
The platform has a new design-focused AI model and end-to-end marketing features.
Windows 11 Is Getting a Big Bluetooth Upgrade
Microsoft has tested Bluetooth shared audio in Windows 11 for a while, allowing multiple people to listen to a PC with their own pairs of Bluetooth headphones. The feature is now rolling out more widely, but there are still some catches.