Archives for March 2024

MeshLabServer is a command-line tool that serves as an interface for MeshLab, a software used for processing 3D meshes. Meshes are representations of 3D objects composed of vertices, edges, and faces. With MeshLabServer, users can perform various operations on 3D meshes without needing to use the graphical interface of MeshLab. This command-line interface allows for […]

“Meld” is a graphical diffing and merging tool used primarily for comparing and reconciling differences between files and directories. It provides a user-friendly interface for visualizing changes and resolving conflicts in text files, code, documents, and other types of content. Here’s a more detailed overview of Meld and its features: Graphical Interface: Meld offers a […]

“MediaInfo” is a versatile and powerful command-line tool used for extracting and displaying metadata from various audio and video files. Metadata refers to descriptive information embedded within media files, such as video codecs, audio codecs, duration, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, audio channels, language, and more. Here’s a deeper dive into the features and functionality […]

“mdp” is a command-line tool that allows users to create presentations directly from Markdown files. Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax, making it easy to write and read. With “mdp,” users can leverage the simplicity of Markdown to create slides for presentations without the need for complex presentation software. […]

The “mcs” command stands for “Mono C# Compiler.” It is a command-line tool provided by the Mono project, which is an open-source implementation of the Microsoft .NET Framework. The “mcs” compiler allows developers to compile C# (C Sharp) source code into executable binaries or assemblies that can run on the Mono runtime or the .NET […]

Midnight Commander, often abbreviated as “mc,” is a powerful terminal-based file manager for Unix-like operating systems. It provides users with a convenient and efficient way to navigate and manage files and directories directly from the command line. Here’s a closer look at its features and functionality: Terminal-Based Interface: Midnight Commander features a text-based user interface […]

“Maza” is a local ad blocker, similar to Pi-hole, but designed to function directly on the operating system level. This means that Maza operates without the need for additional hardware like a Raspberry Pi, as required by Pi-hole. Here’s a deeper look at Maza’s features and functionality: Local Ad Blocking: Maza is designed to block […]

MATLAB is a high-level programming language and numerical computing environment developed by MathWorks. It is widely used in academia, industry, and research for a variety of purposes, including data analysis, visualization, simulation, and algorithm development. Here’s a more detailed overview of MATLAB’s features and capabilities: Numerical Computation: MATLAB excels at numerical computation, offering a rich […]

mate-dictionary is a command-line tool that allows users to look up words in dictionaries directly from their terminal. It is part of the MATE Desktop Environment, a fork of the GNOME 2 desktop environment, and is primarily designed for users of MATE or related desktop environments. Here are some key points about mate-dictionary: Word Lookup: […]

Mat2 is a tool designed to anonymize various file formats by removing metadata. Metadata includes information embedded within files that may reveal sensitive details about the file’s creator, location, or editing history. This metadata can pose privacy risks when sharing files, especially in scenarios where users want to protect their identity or sensitive information. Here […]