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Notepad++ Hijacked by Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers

Notepad++, the popular open-source text editor, was compromised by a sophisticated hacking group believed to be backed by the Chinese state. The breach, which lasted from June to December 2025,…

peq42 02/02/2026

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Godot: A Basic Introduction

Welcome to the world of game development with Godot! This tutorial is designed for absolute beginners and uses the latest information and resources from 2025 and 2026. By the end,…

peq42 25/01/2026

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How to Create a Browser Extension

Creating a browser extension is a fun way to add new features to your web browser, like changing how pages look, adding buttons, or automating tasks. This guide will walk…

peq42 15/01/2026

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How to Limit Login Attempts on WordPress(No Plugins)

WordPress, despite being the most popular Content Management System (CMS) on the web in 2025, responsible for approximately 40% of all websites, still lacks a default setting to limit login…

peq42 20/12/2025

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What is Imagick and how does it work?

If you work with images in PHP, Imagick is one of the most powerful tools you can use. Imagick is a PHP extension — a binding — that gives PHP…

peq42 05/12/2025

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PHP 8.5 Released!

PHP 8.5 was released today! The new release brings a set of language features and library additions aimed at making PHP code clearer, safer, and faster. PHP 8.5’s headline additions…

peq42 20/11/2025

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Tutorial – Lua Scripting on Roblox

Roblox is a platform that allows users to create and play a wide variety of 3D experiences. The primary scripting language used in Roblox is Lua, which is both powerful…

peq42 05/11/2025

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Lua: A Basic Introduction

Lua is a lightweight, high-performance, and embeddable programming language that is widely used for scripting and automation. It is known for its simple and yet powerful syntax, making it a…

peq42 05/11/2025

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Tutorial – How to write a basic Gimp Plugin

If you're looking to extend GIMP's capabilities and unleash its full potential, creating plugins is a great way to start. GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, allows for extensive customization…

peq42 13/10/2025

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HTML: A Basic Introduction

The basis of the web: HTML, the language that allows websites to exist since 1991, remains to this day one of the most important to know. With it, and other…

peq42 10/10/2025