Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains are ...

Learn how to use advanced techniques like short-circuiting, parallel execution, virtual threads, and stream gatherers to maximize Java stream performance. My recent Java Stream API tutorial introduced ...

Along with simple shortenings such as n. or num., one of the more curious methods is the number sign or hash symbol, #. And as that symbol gradually simplified and merged together over time, our ...

In the market for a house? You might tell your realtor you want a two-story home. Headed for your job downtown? Your office might be in a five-story commercial building. It should be noted that ...

Mojang has confirmed the roadmap for Vibrant Visuals in Java, and Minecraft Java shaders are one of the most popular segments in terms of mods. So it comes as no surprise that gamers are looking for ...

Windows Hello is the feature embedded in Windows 10 and 11 that allows users to log in with their biometric identification, namely facial recognition and fingerprint scans. This login method is ...

I have espoused the virtue of password managers in many, many columns. Believe it or not, there’s actually another benefit: they offer quick access to all your secrets, not just passwords. Airline ...

Silicon-carbon batteries have made it possible for recent smartphones to launch with huge batteries, but many have been wondering why the tech hasn’t made its way to more smartphones, such as ...

If you've spent time driving overseas, you may have noticed something unusual: many cars use yellow-orange turn signals instead of the red ones that are common on vehicles in the US. Just like you ...

The modern world relies on diesel fuel for everything from personal transportation and hauling products and goods across the country to powering construction equipment and farming implements. While ...