Tip: Convert an InputStream into a String
How to use Apache commons IOUtils to copy the InputStream into a StringWriter......»»
How to Scan Documents with Your Android Phone
Scanning a document means capturing its image and using a software to convert it into a .pdf and/or a .doc or .docx file. Nowadays, most of the best scanning apps come with a camera alongside scanner built into them. This makes it easier to have ever.....»»
Instagram will now show suspected hate speech lower in your Feed
Instagram has announced it will now show potential hate speech lower down in your feed, lulling you with a gentle string of thirst traps and puppies before hitting you with the racism. Revealed in a blog post on Thursday, Instagram says it is ta.....»»
NYC Mayor Adams Will Convert His City Paycheck To Cryptocurrency Via Coinbase
Following through on a plan he announced before he took office, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that his first paycheck, which arrives on Friday, will be converted from US dollars into cryptocurrency. The transaction will take place on C.....»»
The best video converter apps for Mac
If you want to send a video to someone, chances are you'll want to convert it or shrink its size. Here are the best options for changing the video into something more manageable.Don't send full-resolution videos to your friends and family. Convert th.....»»
ArXiv Reaches a Milestone and a Reckoning
Runaway success and underfunding have led to growing pains for the preprint server. From a report: What started in 1989 as an e-mail list for a few dozen string theorists has now grown to a collection of more than two million papers -- and the centra.....»»
January temperatures linked to immigrant entrepreneurship
The slide into the new year can often be measured by the disappearance of string lights on roofs, a resurgence in gym memberships and perhaps most noticeable—colder winter weather. January holds the title as the chilliest month of the year for most.....»»
Twinkly’s new Dots LED string lights play nice with Razer Chroma
Gaming nd smart home fans alike will want to check out Twinkly Dots. They support Razer Chroma, the Omen Gaming Hub, and USB power......»»
Three people missing in Colorado wildfire
Three people are missing after a wildfire tore through several Colorado towns, quickly destroying nearly 1,000 homes as part of the latest in a string of US natural disasters......»»
How to convert MOV files to MP4
MOV files are a useful but outdated format and may not play as well outside of MacOS devices. Here's how to convert them into a much more playable format: MP4......»»
From the oilfield to the lab: How a special microbe turns oil into gases
Microorganisms can convert oil into natural gas, i.e. methane. Until recently, it was thought that this conversion was only possible through the cooperation of different organisms. In 2019, Rafael Laso-Pérez and Gunter Wegener from the Max Planck In.....»»
New atomically thin material could improve efficiency of light-based tech
Solar panels, cameras, biosensors and fiber optics are technologies that rely on photodetectors, or sensors that convert light into electricity. Photodetectors are becoming more efficient and affordable, with their component semiconductor chips decre.....»»
Here’s how to quickly and easily convert a PDF file to Excel
Excel gives you more options for editing, but what if your file is a PDF? Here's how to convert a PDF into an Excel file with ease. Just follow these steps......»»
How to convert M4A files to MP3
Some audio files are limited in compatibility. These methods can help convert them to more versatile formats......»»
Room-temperature crystallography aids new study of photosynthetic bacteria
Chemists have come to a deeper understanding of how photosynthetic bacteria convert light into chemical energy and discovered why one step in the process may be more robust than previously realized, according to a new study published this week in Pro.....»»
How to convert your VHS tapes to DVD, Blu-ray, or digital
There's no reason to toss old VHS cassettes. You can convert them to DVD, Blu-ray or another digital format......»»
Mathematician Hurls Structure and Disorder Into Century-Old Problem
How many red and blue beads can you string together without making a big evenly spaced sequence of the same color? Using a semi-structured pattern of squashed circles, a mathematician shattered the previous record for how long you can keep stringing.....»»
How to convert a PDF to JPG
Sometimes an image is just easier to work with, and one of the best image formats you can use is JPG. This guide will teach you how to convert a PDF to JPG......»»
How to rip a Blu-ray or DVD
If you're trying to ditch physical discs, we've got you covered. Here, we outline how to rip a DVD or Blu-ray and convert it into a digital file......»»
UN weather agency affirms 2020 Arctic heat record in Siberia
The U.N. weather agency said Tuesday it has certified a 38-degree Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit) reading in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk last year as the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic, the latest in a string of "alarm bells about our.....»»
Team develops the world"s first optical oscilloscope
A team from UCF has developed the world's first optical oscilloscope, an instrument that is able to measure the electric field of light. The device converts light oscillations into electrical signals, much like hospital monitors convert a patient's h.....»»