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MacOS: How to remove /private/var/folders/zj/3xvqfbhd56g45jj4bcsgvjfr0000gp/T/com.apple.desktopservices.ArchiveService
This was taking 33GB of temporary files. Here’s how to remove it: How to Remove /private/var/folders/…/com.apple.desktopservices.ArchiveService on macOS If you’ve stumbled upon the file path /private/var/folders/zj/3xvqfbhd56g45jj4bcsgvjfr0000gp/T/com.apple.desktopservices.ArchiveService and are wondering how to remove it, you’re not alone. This file is a temporary system file used by macOS’s Desktop Services, and while it’s usually harmless, sometimes users […]
Optimizing Robots.txt for Better Google Indexing on DLE Sites
When managing multiple sites on DLE, you’ll encounter some common issues. For instance, Google might index printed page versions (URLs like print:…), which don’t contain much useful content, leaving the actual pages under-indexed. Google also tends to prefer cleaner pages with more relevant content. There are cases where URLs like “my-dle-site/user/ya-spammer” are indexed, but they contain irrelevant external links and no actual content.
HOW TO: Understanding Android Screen Coordinates
Understanding how Android handles screen coordinates is fundamental for creating interactive and visually appealing apps. The coordinate system starts at (0, 0) in the top-left corner, with the X-axis increasing to the right and the Y-axis increasing downward. In this post, we break down the Android screen coordinate system and provide a visual guide to help you master it. Whether you’re handling touch events, positioning UI elements, or designing custom graphics, this guide will give you the tools you need to succeed.
WORDPRESS MEDIA PLAYER PLUGIN – SOUND & AUTOPLAY WORKING for 2025 – BYPASS METHOD
How I Built a WordPress Plugin to Autoplay Videos with Sound in 2025 If you’ve been working with web development or digital marketing for any length of time, you know the constant push-and-pull of browser updates. As a professional coder and digital marketer with 15 years of experience—and a computer nerd since I was three—I’ve […]
Gateway GWTC71427-BK Drivers – Only found here
So I bought this laptop over a year ago and driver support has been non-existent. After reinstalling Windows 11 I noticed that the drivers are very proprietary. Touchscreen, touchpad, network connectivity (wifi, Bluetooth) all didn’t work after a fresh install. So I had to get in touch with “Gateway” customer support. As we all know the Gateway USA we all know and love is long gone. This is a Chinese company that bought the rights to the brand and is basically remodeled crap. After a few days, I finally got the drivers.
How to Enjoy Boating and Paddling at Huntsville State Park, Texas
If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend a day or a weekend in the beautiful East Texas Pineywoods, you should consider boating and paddling at Huntsville State Park. This park is located in the Sam Houston National Forest and surrounds the 210-acre Lake Raven, a manmade lake that offers plenty of opportunities for water activities. Whether you want to fish, swim, or just enjoy the scenery, you will find something to suit your taste at Huntsville State Park.