Learn how to extract the first page from a PDF file as a PNG image file using PyMuPDF's fitz module. This article explains the features of the fitz module and provides a Python script for extracting PDF pages as images. A bash script is also provided to demonstrate how to activate a local virtual environment and run the Python script with the necessary dependencies.... Read More

Explore free alternatives to Microsoft Office, including LibreOffice, Apache OpenOffice, Google Workspace, and more. Learn why you may want to choose an alternative, such as cost-effectiveness, compatibility, privacy, and flexibility... Read More

One of the show's most intriguing aspects is the "Blacklist," a list of dangerous criminals that Reddington provides to the FBI. Each episode features Reddington helping the FBI track down and capture a new criminal from the Blacklist, which ranges from terrorists and spies to serial killers and mob bosses. The Blacklist also serves as a way for the show to explore the criminal underworld and introduce new characters and storylines.... Read More

Apple has yielded to pressure from European legislators and announced plans to open up its mobile operating system. The changes, which may come into effect with iOS 17, are expected to be significant. Third-party app stores may be allowed, with the messaging system and many built-in apps on iPhones and iPads being replaced by open options.... Read More

Explore the anthropic principle and its connection to the concept of a "best possible world" proposed by Leibniz. Delve into the weak and strong anthropic principles, discussing their implications for the universe's fine-tuning and the emergence of life.... Read More