This minHour guide will show you how to convert from decimal to hexadecimal. Hexadecimal is a base sixteen numeral system. This means it has 16 symbols that can represent a single digit, adding A, B, C, D, E, and F on top of the usual ten numbers. Converting decimal numbers (also called denary numbers) to … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to use the ORDER BY clause in SQL to sort results from a table. The ORDER BY clause allows you to sort one or more columns in both ascending and descending order. Steps Enter SELECT *. This means we’ll be looking at all columns. Move to the next line. Enter … Read more
Do you need to download a folder from GitHub? GitHub doesn’t give you the option to download a specific folder directly, but you can still easily do so using a third-party tool. GitHub does allow you to download an entire repository through the website, as well as clone a repository to your computer using GitHub … Read more
As technology becomes more and more accessible, the need for programmers is always increasing. Coding is a skill learned and perfected over time, but everyone has to start somewhere. There are a variety of languages that are perfect for beginners regardless of the field that you’re interested in (ex. JavaScript, etc. JavaScript is quite advanced, … Read more
Want to learn how to write pseudocode? Pseudocode is a step-by-step written outline of your code that you can transcribe into the programming language you’re working with. In other words, you’re writing the flow of your code in plain language rather than official coding syntax. Many programmers use pseudocode to plan out the logic of … Read more
Keyless locks are a convenient way to secure your home, but how do you change the lock codes when too many people know how to get into your house? Programming Schlage locks is very straightforward, and managing your User Codes is a breeze. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to add and delete … Read more
If you need some extra time for a command in your batch file to execute, there are several easy ways to delay a batch file. While the well-known sleep command from older versions of Windows is not available in Windows 10 or 11, you can use the timeout, pause, ping, and choice commands to wait … Read more
It’s time to add a new User Code to your Schlage lock for an out-of-town visitor when—uh oh!—you’ve completely forgotten what your Programming Code is. If you can’t find that sticky note from last year with your code on it, don’t sweat it. All you have to do is perform a factory reset on your … Read more
Do you need to convert a set of binary numbers (0s and 1s) to a decimal value? There are several easy ways to convert binary numbers, but we’ll focus on the easiest, most time-saving solutions! This minHour article will teach you how to do a binary to decimal conversion using positional notation, by doubling, and … Read more
Most Linux distributions have a graphical user interface that allows you to open programs by just clicking on the program’s icon in the Apps menu. However, there are situations where you may want to run a program from the Terminal. The Terminal is a powerful tool that allows you to run programs and manage your … Read more
When you view individual files on GitHub, you’ll notice the button to download the code isn’t there. You’ll instead see the download button on the right side of the page when you navigate to the root of the repository. This minHour will teach you how to download files from GitHub by changing to the Raw … Read more
Do you want to share a code snippet in a Discord chat? There’s an easy way to format any type of code, including blocks of HTML and markdown, to make it look like code rather than plain text. This minHour article will teach you how to use special characters in Discord to create a code … Read more
This minHour will teach you how to install Clang on Windows using Visual Studio 2019 version 16.1 Preview 2. When you install the preview of Visual Studio, you will also be able to install Clang. Steps Go to https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/preview/. You can use any web browser to go to the Microsoft site and download Visual Studio. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to sign up for a free personal account on GitHub. Your free GitHub account gives you unlimited access to public and private software repositories and the ability to collaborate with up to 3 users. If you’re looking for a more advanced option, you can upgrade to GitHub Pro, which gives … Read more
Many people have difficulties or frustrations with the programming languages they use every day. Some want things to be handled more abstractly, while others dislike implementing features they wish were ‘standard’. Whether you are an IT professional or just a hobbyist, many times you may find yourself wanting to create a new programming language. Steps … Read more
The clrscr() function was used to clear the MS-DOS console screen in older C compilers like Turbo C and Turbo C++. clrscr() is not a standard C function—if you try to compile a program that includes clrscr() in a modern compiler like GCC or Clang, you’ll get an error that says “function not declared” or … Read more
Once you’ve created a couple web pages using HTML, you’ll want to connect them into a larger site. Learn how to link from one page of your site to another, or to any other site on the internet. You can even send your visitors to a specific spot on the page to save them scrolling … Read more
Are you confused about calling function procedures in Visual Basic and VBA? When you call a function, its statements run beginning with the first executable after the “Function” statement until “End Function,” “Return,” or “Exit Function” is encountered. Once you learn the proper syntax for call statements and check out some helpful examples, it will … Read more
The mobile app industry has already crossed the critical figure of billion dollars. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices make a considerable chunk of internet users. The determining factor for the success of an app is the quality and user experience. Setting the Benchmark: Designing Make new user your benchmark for design. The design should … Read more
Ever played an online game and thought, “I wish I could make one of these, I have some great ideas”? In the past it was necessary to have learnt how to code in ActionScript 3, the language that powers Flash. Thanks to some game building programs, however, coding experience is a requirement of the past. … Read more