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How to Find Your Lost Mouse Cursor in Windows 11

· 6 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

If you use two or three monitors, you have probably seen this: the mouse pointer is somewhere on the desktop, but your eyes cannot catch it quickly. This happens more often when monitors have different sizes, different scaling, or are arranged unevenly in Windows display settings.

This guide shows the built-in Windows 11 options first, then a better power-user option using Microsoft PowerToys.

Understanding the Secret Cipher Algorithm

· 9 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how a simple password like "pass" or "pass123" can transform the entire alphabet into a completely scrambled substitution cipher? In this article, we'll dive deep into the mathematical foundations and algorithmic processes that power our Secret Cipher tool.

Media Embed Example

· 3 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

The MediaEmbed component embeds videos and posts from YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Dailymotion directly inside your MDX articles. Each embed comes with a "View on …" link and a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) button so readers can keep watching while they scroll.

For each platform you pass a type and an id — the short platform id, not the full URL. See the reference at documentation/MEDIA_EMBEDS.md for how to extract each id.

Deep Web, Dark Web, and Tor Browser: A Comprehensive Guide

· 11 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

Understanding the Layers of the Internet

The internet is often compared to an iceberg - what you see on the surface (regular websites like Google, Facebook, YouTube) is just a tiny fraction of what exists online.

The internet has three main layers:

  1. Surface Web (~4% of the internet)
  2. Deep Web (~90% of the internet)
  3. Dark Web (~6% of the internet)

How to Inject Environment Variables During Build in GitHub Actions

· 12 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

When deploying applications with GitHub Actions, you often need to inject environment variables during the build process. These variables might include API keys, database URLs, feature flags, or configuration settings. GitHub provides a secure way to manage and inject these values into your build pipeline using GitHub Variables and GitHub Secrets.

Hidden Health Risks of Maida and White Sugar: Why You Should Avoid Them

· 2 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

Issues with Maida (Refined Flour):

  • Nutrient Loss: Maida is produced by removing the bran and germ from wheat, stripping away fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This leaves only starchy endosperm, offering little nutrition.
  • High Glycemic Index: Causes rapid spikes in blood sugar, increasing risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
  • Digestive Problems: Lack of fiber can lead to constipation and poor gut health.
  • Weight Gain: Empty calories promote overeating and fat accumulation.
  • Chemical Processing: Often bleached with benzoyl peroxide or chlorine, and softened with alloxan, which is linked to pancreatic damage in lab studies. Benzoyl peroxide is also used in hair dye and skin treatments.
  • Inflammation: Regular consumption may trigger chronic inflammation, raising risk for heart disease and other conditions.
  • Additives: Processed foods made with maida often contain preservatives and artificial flavors.

VS Code Essential Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

· 4 min read
Anand Raja
Senior Software Engineer

⌨️ Critical Keyboard Shortcuts

Multi-Line Editing (Most Important!)

  • Add Cursor Above/Below: Ctrl + Alt + Up/Down (Windows/Linux) | Cmd + Option + Up/Down (Mac)
  • Add Cursor at Mouse Position: Alt + Click (Windows/Linux) | Option + Click (Mac)
  • Select All Occurrences of Current Selection: Ctrl + Shift + L (Windows/Linux) | Cmd + Shift + L (Mac)
  • Select Next Occurrence: Ctrl + D (Windows/Linux) | Cmd + D (Mac)
  • Insert Cursor at End of Each Line Selected: Shift + Alt + I (Windows/Linux) | Shift + Option + I (Mac)
  • Column (Box) Selection: Shift + Alt + Drag (Windows/Linux) | Shift + Option + Drag (Mac)