Tag: Windows

How to Transfer EPUBs from Apple Books to Calibre

Technology

Apple Books (formerly iBooks) exports personal EPUBs as folders containing loose files and unwanted metadata like iTunesMetadata.plist, which Calibre can’t import directly. Cleaning these into standard ZIP-based EPUBs allows seamless transfer to Calibre for management and conversion. This guide covers extraction, batch cleaning via terminal (with the provided script), and platform-specific solutions for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Extracting EPUB Folders[…]

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Best Password Managers in 2025. Why Bitwarden Still Reigns Supreme

Technology

In an age where digital breaches are headline news and our lives are scattered across dozens of logins, a password manager is no longer optional — it’s essential. With billions of passwords compromised every year, using “123456” or “password1” is now a laughable gamble. The need for secure, cross-platform, affordable, and transparent password managers is more critical than ever in[…]

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Virtual Machines. VMware Workstation Pro and Alternatives in 2025

Technology

In an era where software testing, cross-platform development, and cyber hygiene are increasingly vital, virtual machines (VMs) have become indispensable. They offer a way to run entire operating systems—Windows, Linux, or even macOS—inside another OS environment, with no need to repartition disks, dual boot, or invest in additional hardware. Whether you’re a developer, a cybersecurity enthusiast, or just a curious[…]

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Xbox. A New Era of Cross-Platform Gaming, Game Pass Dominance, and Hardware Uncertainty

Technology

In the ever-shifting landscape of the gaming industry, few companies have undergone a more profound evolution than Microsoft’s Xbox. What started as a direct challenger to Sony’s PlayStation in 2001 has now morphed into something far more ambitious: an ecosystem rather than a console, a platform that spans mobile, cloud, PC, and—controversially—rival consoles. As of April 2025, the Xbox brand[…]

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Eternal Strands | Redefining the Action RPG Genre

Life, Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of action role-playing games, few titles have managed to create as significant a ripple as Eternal Strands. Launched in February 2025 by indie developer Quantum Loom Studios, this groundbreaking ARPG has redefined player expectations through its innovative “Narrative Weave” system and technically impressive “Dynamic Ecology Engine.” While many games claim to offer truly consequential player choices,[…]

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