How do I get a fully qualified path in Matlab/Octave?

May 29, 2012 in Matlab, Octave, Recipes, Shell

You can use this one line function (tested only on Unix like systems): For example, suppose that the current directory is /Users/zuliani/Documents/Temp. Then: octave:1> fullpath(‘.’) ans = /Users/zuliani/Documents/Temp octave:2> fullpath(‘../../Documents/’)
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How can I program the Lego NXT block in C/C++?

May 29, 2012 in LEGO, NXT Brick, Tutorials

Introduction There are quite a few alternatives that one can choose to write C/C++ code to control the NXT brick (see for example the table in this wiki entry, or
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How can I access the user’s Library folder on Mac OS X?

May 20, 2012 in Mac Tips, Recipes, Shell

The user’s Library folder is a hidden folder in the home directory. To access it, follow one of these three methods: 1) Open a Finder window, and press Command +
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Google Chrome is not showing any favicons in the bookmark bar anymore. How can I fix this?

May 10, 2012 in Browsers, Mac Tips, Recipes, Software, Windows Tips

In certain situations, Google Chrome may cease to show the favicons of your bookmarks. The favicon will be replaced by a white globe icon, and clicking on the bookmark will
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