#complete cloud computing tutorial

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Top 100 Cloud Computing Most Asked Questions in 2023

Cloud Computing Multiple Choice Questions

Here are top 100 Most Asked in exam MCQ:

1.Full form of KMS I Microsoft KMS is _____________

Key Management Services.

Key Management Sences.

Key Management Store.

Key Managed Store.

2.What does a full template include that a basic template does not ________

Disk Layout.

MAC Address.

Installation files.

Settings.

3. Virtualization provides optimizations techniques to dever the application______

Desktop.

Application.

Server.

Network.

4.CEN NetScaler SD-WAN is a set of appliances that optimum_______ performance.

LAN

MAN

WAN

INTERNET.

5.Which of the following storage supports fast cloning of virtual machine?

FC

NFC

SAS

ISCSI (Read More)

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Can you write about Rodimus, Swerve, and Whirl sneaking on their human s/o computer because they’re curious. and they accidentally install a bunch of viruses and other stuff?

I’m in a silly mood so I shall!!

Whirl:

- Where is his human >:((

- Charges into your hab suite as if he is coming to kill you, but in reality that’s just how he says hello

- Human isn’t here?? Puter!!!!

- Ok fr whirl is the WORST person to ever have open access to your personal stuff. He doesn’t even try to hide the fact he was on your computer. That bird is opening every file, clicking on pop ups to try and go down a rabbit hole. 

- He wants to see if you’re secretly as fucked up as he is, if you are, congrats! Whirl feels terrible that you went through a similar experience to him.

You return, head pounding from the droning of Ultra Magnus and his list of highly specific rules that you promise to yourself you will never memorize. Honestly you just wanted a warm drink, your cozy pajamas, and your big bird to cuddle with. Hopefully he wasn’t feeling too chaotic today. Upon opening your bedroom door you found that wasn’t going to be the case. There was whirl, hunched over your tiny laptop that was blue screened, one golden optic staring back at you. 

“Hey, ‘puter broke.”

“Goddamnit Whirl.” 

Swerve: 

- Actually the only person on this list allowed to use your laptop, specifically for watching human shows/YouTube. 

- One day however, after watching one too many hacker shows and a couple computer tech tutorials, curiosity gets the better of swerve and he opens up the files on your laptop. 

- He types in a few commands, hoping to discover the hidden secrets of the human internet. Totally not looking for anything dirty you may have saved. All goes well at first, he does end up finding some dirt on you. Good luck keeping that a secret now btw. 

- Until he goes into your settings and completely messes up your computer. He’s freaking out, what did he just do!? Swerve is frantically trying to fix everything and just making it worse. The poor minibot starts panicking when he imagines your angry face seeing how he messed up your computer. 

Seeing Swerve crying in front of your laptop was... surprisingly not uncommon. Usually the answer was a very sad earth movie, or perhaps even ultra cute earth animals. So when you went to comfort your mech you were taken aback when he tried to push you away. 

“Swerve, what’s wrong?” 

“I-I-I messed up! I really, really messed up! I’m so sorry Y/N.” The bot burst into tears when you saw the state of your computer and gasped. Babbling about how it was his fault and an accident and he would do anything to make it up to you. Your sweet kiss shuts him up effectively. “You’re not... Mad?”

“No, we can work this out together.” Your computer was fine. 

Rodimus: 

- Him? With unrestricted internet access? That’s the set up to a bad joke. 

- Roddy got bored and like the devious totally innocent captain he is, decided to look at what you’ve been up to online. Please please imagine him laying on his stomach with his feet kicking in the air on this tiny ass laptop this is so funny to me.

- Definitely checks ALL your socials. Dating all the way back to when you were still on earth. His spark warms a bit seeing you so happy on a planet he’s been to before. Maybe makes a few embarrassing posts as you on your social media. 

- Checks your search history to see if there’s anything raunchy. Rodimus ends up on some really sketchy websites. And yeah, he does try to download a car.

- Freaks out when suddenly a thousand pop ups start clouding the screen of your laptop. OH- Oh he’s in big trouble now. 

“What are you doing?”

The prime lets out an indignant shriek as he slams your laptop shut. Your accusing tone mocking his very existence. Wide blue optics meet your eyes, and he tries to give you a smile. A very, guilty looking smile.

“NOTHING! Nothing, I mean. Just being your captain and making sure you aren’t hiding some super secret earth information or anything.” Primus, that sounded bad even by his standards. Your crossed expression was what broke him however, and with a pout handed you back your laptop. 

Needless to say he was definitely grounded from the internet the next month or so, child locks and all. 

[bobacupcake]

Hello! I love your blog so much, you’re the first tech artist I’ve seen on tumblr and I’m so grateful for the tutorials and explanations you share for free and with such care. I was wondering if I could ask you for advice — I have to complete a large-scope school project that can be in any field of computer graphics as long as it involves coding. The thing is I struggle a lot with more technical and mathematical concepts, and I’d hopefully want to do something as visual/artistic as possible - do you have any ideas for what sorts of projects/topics could be the most artistically fulfilling? Thank you so much!

thanks so much!!!! while were here @krisp-xyz is another great techartist on here and if theres any more of you out there feel free to sound off in the replies...!!

i guess it mostly depends on what "large-scope" would be defined as... a few not super math intensive things i can think of off the top of my head are journeys sand shader , probably a few different grass implementations.. if i were in your shoes something fun might be to find an art style of an environment and try to find ways to replicate it in 3d space, i linked his portfolio before but something along the lines of some of the stuff over in harry alisvakis style exploration page might be fun !! that way you can combine different shader concepts into a single scene, like maybe a cute house in a grassy and flowery field with some nice fluffy clouds.. each one has their own little challenges that go with them and while it might not be the most original concept i imagine it would be fun

good luck!!!!

[axuanmii]

clip studio paint is driving me up a wall

do you use clip studio paint on windows? are you fucking tired of running out of storage space because you download a lot of materials and brushes? are your materials files stuck on your local c drive and you don't know how to move it?

making this tutorial because for some reason all other tutorials miss what you're supposed to do after changing the directory. btw, i use windows. fuck ya macos (i don't know how to help you guys)

close all clip studio programs and go to clip studio

2. go to the settings icon in the top right corner and hover over it. click on location of materials (p)

remember the address of the current location of materials.

3. create a new folder in your alternate drive/storage space. do not add anything in it. do not copy anything in it. simply write that new folder's address in here. click save changes.

now if you're like me and downloaded a ton of stuff, it's gonna take a while to load. it's transferring your document and material folders over. let it run. when it's complete, acknowledge and accept the popup.

4. CRUCIAL: after this step, delete the old "Document" and "Material" folders from the old directory (the address you memorized) (likely located in some address that has AppData (newer versions) in it or Documents (older versions)) (if you can't find this, turn hidden folders on in file explorer, AppData is a hidden folder).

when you try to exit out of this clip studio instance, it will also remind you to remove old files before closing the application. do NOT delete the CLIPStudioCommon folder. LEAVE the DB and other folders there.

before:

after:

5. after deleting the old folders, exit out of the clip studio instance. and you're done.

now you should enjoy like, a good 10 more gb of storage. at least for me. i'm enjoying that. also i use csp latest version 1 version (like 1.13 something idk) (i'll upgrade when they give me a free upgrade).

i forget if this is available for earlier versions but i did migrate csp across devices a lot, and that was a bunch of manually copying folders, which won't work for transferring between drives like this tutorial.

by the way if you're doing something like manually copying full folders over (like the old method of transferring csp between devices), you may find that your materials/organization structure is gone. you can go through clip studio and run both "Organize Materials" and "Organize Material Folders" to restore them to that tab in clip studio paint. at least when i was fucking around trying to find out how to put my materials on a different drive, i went through several iterations of backing up and copying back over 13.4 gb of data because i'd mess up One step.

disclaimer: i have not tried downloading new materials yet. i swear to fucking god they better download in my other drive. i am sick and tired of running out of storage. imagine being an engineer debugging code and then files on your computer start to disappear because your C drive ran out of space. happened to me!!!

no i don't know what will happen if you try to put these materials folders on a flashdrive. i think that's an "external drive" and there's some warning for that in the middle of this process. i feel like there's nothing wrong with that so long as you always plug that drive in when you use clip studio products or CSP at least.

if you encounter problems in the middle of this, i don't know how to solve them. i saw some people encounter problems when transferring the data over after changing the address and i don't know where their issues were (this issue seems to be because they installed CSP on D). this seems to be an article summarizing transferring csp across devices (both cloud and the old manual way)

discussion below:

my theory is that the DB folders are like a "database" that holds addresses towards those files and therefore need to stay in the C drive for. some godawful reason. i think i tried installing csp on my D drive before, but it would automatically create a new folder in users/documents in my C drive (in older versions).

after weakly changing this directory and not giving a shit for a while (idk when updates come out. it must've been a year or a few), they changed this address to Users/AppData/somethign/blah blah

i spend too much time trying to manage storage on my computer it's not healthy. anyways kudos to treesize the program for telling me that this entire time clip studio paint fucking updated and changed my meticulous structure to place files in places where there's space to it's shit default structure.

oh and i don't think there's a solution here but it's kind of informative on clip studio's organization structure?

first wacom, now csp. sai1 didn't work with my huion either. maybe i'm forever doomed to be cucked by japanese art products. come to think of it, micron pens hate me too.

nobody ever let me touch copics.

[monisha1199]

From Novice to Pro: Master the Cloud with AWS Training!

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer, providing businesses with unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Among the various cloud platforms available, Amazon Web Services (AWS) stands out as a leader, offering a comprehensive suite of services and solutions. Whether you are a fresh graduate eager to kickstart your career or a seasoned professional looking to upskill, AWS training can be the gateway to success in the cloud. This article explores the key components of AWS training, the reasons why it is a compelling choice, the promising placement opportunities it brings, and the numerous benefits it offers.

Key Components of AWS Training

1. Foundational Knowledge: Building a Strong Base

AWS training starts by laying a solid foundation of cloud computing concepts and AWS-specific terminology. It covers essential topics such as virtualization, storage types, networking, and security fundamentals. This groundwork ensures that even individuals with little to no prior knowledge of cloud computing can grasp the intricacies of AWS technology easily.

2. Core Services: Exploring the AWS Portfolio

Once the fundamentals are in place, AWS training delves into the vast array of core services offered by the platform. Participants learn about compute services like Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), storage options such as Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and database solutions like Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS). Additionally, they gain insights into services that enhance performance, scalability, and security, such as Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), and AWS CloudTrail.

3. Specialized Domains: Nurturing Expertise

As participants progress through the training, they have the opportunity to explore advanced and specialized areas within AWS. These can include topics like machine learning, big data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), serverless computing, and DevOps practices. By delving into these niches, individuals can gain expertise in specific domains and position themselves as sought-after professionals in the industry.

Reasons to Choose AWS Training

1. Industry Dominance: Aligning with the Market Leader

One of the significant reasons to choose AWS training is the platform's unrivaled market dominance. With a staggering market share, AWS is trusted and adopted by businesses across industries worldwide. By acquiring AWS skills, individuals become part of the ecosystem that powers the digital transformation of numerous organizations, enhancing their career prospects significantly.

2. Comprehensive Learning Resources: Abundance of Educational Tools

AWS training offers a wealth of comprehensive learning resources, ranging from extensive documentation, tutorials, and whitepapers to hands-on labs and interactive courses. These resources cater to different learning preferences, enabling individuals to choose their preferred mode of learning and acquire a deep understanding of AWS services and concepts.

3. Recognized Certifications: Validating Expertise

AWS certifications are globally recognized credentials that validate an individual's competence in using AWS services and solutions effectively. By completing AWS training and obtaining certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer, individuals can boost their professional credibility, open doors to new job opportunities, and command higher salaries in the job market.

Placement Opportunities

Upon completing AWS training, individuals can explore a multitude of placement opportunities. The demand for professionals skilled in AWS is soaring, as organizations increasingly migrate their infrastructure to the cloud or adopt hybrid cloud strategies. From startups to multinational corporations, industries spanning finance, healthcare, retail, and more seek talented individuals who can architect, develop, and manage cloud-based solutions using AWS. This robust demand translates into a plethora of rewarding career options and a higher likelihood of finding positions that align with one's interests and aspirations.

In conclusion, mastering the cloud with AWS training at ACTE institute provides individuals with a solid foundation, comprehensive knowledge, and specialized expertise in one of the most dominant cloud platforms available. The reasons to choose AWS training are compelling, ranging from the industry's unparalleled market position to the top ranking state.

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Project Driven Learning - Dumped in notion today's morning😅

Vision

[ ] Job But in a good organization that I can be proud of

[ ] Worked for interesting companies at the beginning of my career which are also easier to get into and can provide valuable experience and a learning environment

[ ] I want to build visionary solutions for an organization like Sundar Pichai did for Google.

Projects

[ ] Meaningful projects - projects that I want to use myself

[ ] Find clone development projects of popular apps

[ ] I'll just have to build Just good enough projects

[ ] Project Matrix - Value / Complexity / Skills / Scope

[ ] Projects that are not just learning coding and development but also cloud computing and other skills

[ ] Don’t just build what you are passionate about but build what resonates with the target audience for which you are going to be applying for

[ ] What’s the enterprise-level business problem for which a solution can be coded equivalent to the exercises I’ve done from the book

[ ] Enterprise level Solving some Business Problems

System

[ ] Build the developer's Brain

[ ] Setting up a system to efficiently complete projects after projects

[ ] Build using AI and Google → Do the same projects using tutorials → Build a similar project of my own on my own

[ ] Keep reflecting to improve the project system and workflow

[ ] What are the outcomes of working on that project?

[ ] Pivot when projects not working or when gotten stuck

[ ] Which projects to take

[ ] Each project must have Skill/ challenge/ value/ purpose criteria

[ ] aligned with your immediate goals, if not add to the project backlog

[ ] Create mini frameworks to build project-efficient, effective and robust solutions.

[ ] Learn from the experts - So many online have built projects with so many functional things

[ ] How they approach building a new project

[ ] How they plan to Strategically set up for success

[ ] How they start a project from scratch

[ ] How do they plan architecture?

[ ] Build a project-building system and improve it along the way while building and learning

Resources

[ ] Theory management by reflecting on the progress of the project

[ ] Cross-check the concepts learnt in the theory

[ ] Find books & courses with enterprise-level application project

[ ] Full in-depth tutorials with examples

[ ] Reverse engineer Portfolios and Github

[ ] Research the expert people in building projects.

[ ] Medium, Github contributors

[ ] Udemy SDE project tutorials

[ ] Workshop → Software Development

[ ] Job boards require analysis to practice skills for software engineering

[ ] Agile certification

[ ] Cloud Certification

[ ] Software development online communities to ask for help and feedback and get to know about new things

High-Quality Questions

[ ] How to become a GitHub star

[ ] How to become an open-source star

[ ] what it takes to create a software from scratch till deployment

[ ] How to become a modern software engineer

[ ] What are the skills apart from coding and development?

[ ] What skills to acquire to go from to great engineer

Profession

[ ] Gather a network of support system

To help out of the stuck zone

Get feedback on stuck projects

[ ] Find a few developer friends

[ ] Ask them if they have built projects and hosted them on GitHub

[ ] Ask them to give feedback on my progress & help me make it functional

[ ] Software development online communities to get to know about new things

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What is Bitdefender Central & How Do I Use It?

Bitdefender provides one of the most popular antivirus software that protects your computers and mobile phones. The company product helps you by protecting your devices and data as it comes with lots of features. Also, it is a cloud-based engine that will protect devices when browsing or using the internet. It goes light on the system and doesn't take up much space. This blog will discuss what is Bitdefender Central & how do I use it. And explore more on it.

What is Bitdefender Central?

The company created Bitdefender Central, an online platform to manage all the company's products and subscriptions. First, You need to create your account. And then only you will be able to log in to Central's web portal. There you will find the main dashboard, which provides you with details about all your Bitdefender devices. Also, which devices are under protection, and have any new threats been detected?

Further, you can manage any of the active subscriptions. If you are facing any issues, you can browse from the library of help features. So it acts as a hub for all your devices using Bitdefender software. Moreover, the Central hub also facilitates access to premium security services.

How to Use the Bitdefender Central?

Now, we will look at how you can use this platform and manage your devices. Remember, the online portal has many features that simplify managing the devices. Further, it acts as a remote access portal across your devices. Let us see the functions you can access via Cental's portal.

Subscriptions

From the Central managing account, you can access all your subscribed devices. Also, make payments and details of the same. Further, you can even activate a new subscription service and manage your devices.

Remote Management

With the Central portal account, you will be able to view details of any device connected with the Bitdefender product. Also, you can manage certain things directly from the hub, which includes triggering a malware scan. Plus, you can boost the functioning of a device.

Anti-Theft

If ever you lose your mobile or someone steals your laptop, then the Central management hub will enable you to track the lost device. Further, you can even send a message; in the worst cases, you can lock your device or completely delete its files.

Parental Control

If you have subscribed to the Internet or Total Security feature, you will get a parental control feature. So, from this hub, you will be able to monitor your child's online activity, their live location, set screen time, and much more. 

Further, it can display the time spent, applications, websites, and even contacts saved on the device. The feature is really helpful in protecting your child from age-inappropriate sites and content.

Digital Identity Protection

In this age, where anyone can be found on the internet, protecting one's identity on the internet becomes important. So, the company assures you by protecting your digital identity. You use the functions in this to see how much of your data is made public or leaked.

Further, you can always be aware of sensitive information about your identity on the Dark Web or public data. Moreover, you will be alerted if there is any attempt on your identity, such as data breaches, account info leaking, and hacking.

Support Portal

If you ever need help, there is a list of options that the company offers that you can use to resolve your issue. The help features include video tutorials, FAQs, a knowledge base, and more. These resources are helpful and come in handy for users who are new to using a Central account.

Conclusion

Bitdefender is a great software that ensures all-around protection of your devices against all threats. You will get many features and functions that create multiple layers of protection. In this blog, we discussed what is Bitdefender Central & how do I use it. Now, this online platform lets you access all your devices, protect your files against device theft, and many more features.

FAQs

How to reset your Central Account password?

If you ever forget your password and are unable to access your account, open the account and Sign in. Later, type your associated email with the account, and then select Next. Now, select the Forgot Password option, and you will receive an email with instructions and reset your password. Further, you have to enter the security code, create a new password, and press save. Finally, you will be able to sign in again with your new password.

How to remove a device from a Central account?

To remove a particular device, first sign in to your account. Later, go to the My Devices section, which is present on the sidebar. Now, you will be able to see all the devices and select view details. After that, you will see the remove option and confirm it. Finally, the device is removed from the subscription list.

How can you delete a Central account?

Bitdefender's Central account is an online hub that helps manage all your subscriptions and devices. To delete the account, you need to sign in to your account. After that, select the account icon, and choose your account. Once, then go to Data & Privacy, and finally select the Delete account option. After this, you will lose all the services and products the company provides.

Visit: bitdefender central login

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Source: https://centralbitdefenderdotcom.wordpress.com/2023/12/14/what-is-bitdefender-central-how-do-i-use-it/

[govindhtech]

Intel Tiber Developer Cloud, Text- to-Image Stable Diffusion

Check Out GenAI for Text-to-Image with a Stable Diffusion Intel Tiber Developer Cloud Workshop.

What is Intel Tiber Developer Cloud?

With access to state-of-the-art Intel hardware and software solutions, developers, AI/ML researchers, ecosystem partners, AI startups, and enterprise customers can build, test, run, and optimize AI and High-Performance Computing applications at a low cost and overhead thanks to the Intel Tiber Developer Cloud, a cloud-based platform. With access to AI-optimized software like oneAPI, the Intel Tiber Developer Cloud offers developers a simple way to create with small or large workloads on Intel CPUs, GPUs, and the AI PC.

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Developers and enterprise clients have the option to use free shared workspaces and Jupyter notebooks to explore the possibilities of the platform and hardware and discover what Intel can accomplish.

Text-to-Image

This article will guide you through a workshop that uses the Stable Diffusion model practically to produce visuals in response to a written challenge. You will discover how to conduct inference using the Stable Diffusion text-to-image generation model using PyTorch and Intel Gaudi AI Accelerators. Additionally, you will see how the Intel Tiber Developer Cloud can assist you in creating and implementing generative AI workloads.

Text To Image AI Generator

AI Generation and Steady Diffusion

Industry-wide, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is quickly taking off, revolutionizing content creation and offering fresh approaches to problem-solving and creative expression. One prominent GenAI application is text-to-image generation, which uses an understanding of the context and meaning of a user-provided description to generate images based on text prompts. To learn correlations between words and visual attributes, the model is trained on massive datasets of photos linked with associated textual descriptions.

A well-liked GenAI deep learning model called Stable Diffusion uses text-to-image synthesis to produce images. Diffusion models work by progressively transforming random noise into a visually significant result. Due to its efficiency, scalability, and open-source nature, stable diffusion is widely used in a variety of creative applications.

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The Stable Diffusion model in this training is run using PyTorch and the Intel Gaudi AI Accelerator. The Intel Extension for PyTorch, which maximizes deep learning training and inference performance on Intel CPUs for a variety of applications, including large language models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI), is another option for GPU support and improved performance.

Stable Diffusion

To access the Training page once on the platform, click the Menu icon in the upper left corner.

The Intel Tiber Developer Cloud‘s Training website features a number of JupyterLab workshops that you may try out, including as those in AI, AI with Intel Gaudi 2 Accelerators, C++ SYCL, Gen AI, and the Rendering Toolkit.

Workshop on Inference Using Stable Diffusion

Thwy will look at the Inference with Stable Diffusion v2.1 workshop and browse to the AI with Intel Gaudi 2 Accelerator course in this tutorial.

Make that Python 3 (ipykernel) is selected in the upper right corner of the Jupyter notebook training window once it launches. To see an example of inference using stable diffusion and creating an image from your prompt, run the cells and adhere to the notebook’s instructions. An expanded description of the procedures listed in the training notebook can be found below.

Note: the Jupyter notebook contains the complete code; the cells shown here are merely for reference and lack important lines that are necessary for proper operation.

Configuring the Environment

Installing all the Python package prerequisites and cloning the Habana Model-References repository branch to this docker will come first. Additionally, They are going to download the Hugging Face model checkpoint.%cd ~/Gaudi-tutorials/PyTorch/Single_card_tutorials !git clone -b 1.15.1 https://github.com/habanaai/Model-References %cd Model-References/PyTorch/generative_models/stable-diffusion-v-2-1 !pip install -q -r requirements.txt !wget https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-2-1-base/resolve/main/ v2-1_512-ema-pruned.ckpt

Executing the Inference

prompt = input("Enter a prompt for image generation: ")

The prompt field is created by the aforementioned line of code, from which the model generates the image. To generate an image, you can enter any text; in this tutorial, for instance, they’ll use the prompt “cat wearing a hat.”cmd = f'python3 scripts/txt2img.py --prompt "{prompt}" 1 --ckpt v2-1_512-ema-pruned.ckpt \ --config configs/stable-diffusion/v2-inference.yaml \ --H 512 --W 512 \ --n_samples 1 \ --n_iter 2 --steps 35 \ --k_sampler dpmpp_2m \ --use_hpu_graph'

print(cmd) import os os.system(cmd)

Examining the Outcomes

Stable Diffusion will be used to produce their image, and Intel can verify the outcome. To view the created image, you can either run the cells in the notebook or navigate to the output folder using the File Browser on the left-hand panel:

/Gaudi-tutorials/PyTorch/Single_card_tutorials/Model-References /PyTorch/generative_models/stable-diffusion-v-2-1/outputs/txt2img-samples/Image Credit To Intel

Once you locate the outputs folder and locate your image, grid-0000.png, you may examine the resulting image. This is the image that resulted from the prompt in this tutorial:

You will have effectively been introduced to the capabilities of GenAI and Stable Diffusion on Intel Gaudi AI Accelerators, including PyTorch, model inference, and quick engineering, after completing the tasks in the notebook.

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DVCon Japan 2024

Agnisys is the Pioneer and Industry Leader in Golden Executable Specification Solutions™

Meet us at Booth #E1, at DVCon Japan and schedule a meeting by completing the form on the right!

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Agnisys is excited to be exhibiting at DVCon Japan 2024! Join us at our booth #E1 to explore the future of verification technology with our latest innovations. Our team will be on hand for live demonstrations, product showcases, and expert consultations, ready to address your technical queries and offer insights into optimizing your verification workflows.

Paper Presentation Topic: Hardware/Software Co-Design and Co-Verification of Embedded Systems Venue: Conference E, Tech Track 1 Time: 13:30 – 14:00

Tutorial Session Topic: Hierarchical CDC and RDC Closure with Standard Abstract Models Venue: Conference E, Tech Track 1 Time: 10:30 – 11:20

Accelerate your Front-end SoC, FPGA, and IP Development with Agnisys

In the dynamic realm of semiconductor design, Agnisys is your catalyst for accelerating Frontend SoC, FPGA, and IP development. Experience a transformative journey with our innovative solutions that automate Design & Verification directly from our Golden Executable Specifications.

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Capture and centralize registers, sequences, and connectivity for IP/SoCs.

Support for IP-XACT, PSS, SystemRDL, YAML, RALF, Word, Excel, and templates.

Enhanced Productivity:

Auto-generate collateral for the entire project development team.

AI / ML- powered test generation for increased efficiency.

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Implement standardized workflows for consistency.

Achieve “Correct by Construction” design principles.

Push-Button capabilities for simplicity and reliability.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Automotive

Autonomous Technology

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Intellectual Property (IP)

Military/Aerospace

Mobile/5G

Research & Science/Engineering Services

RISC-V

Semiconductor

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LivePortrait AI: Transform Static Photos into Talking Videos. It now supports Video-to-Video conversion and Superior Expression Transfer at Incredible Speed

LivePortrait AI: Transform Static Photos into Talking Videos. It now supports Video-to-Video conversion and Superior Expression Transfer at Incredible Speed

A new tutorial is anticipated to showcase the latest changes and features in V3, which introduces Video-to-Video functionality and other enhancements.

This post provides information for both Windows (local) and Cloud installations (Massed Compute, RunPod, and free Kaggle Account).

The V3 update has introduced video-to-video capability. If you're seeking a one-click installation method for LivePortrait, an open-source zero-shot image-to-animation application on Windows, for local use, this tutorial is essential. It introduces the cutting-edge image-to-animation open-source generator, Live Portrait. Simply provide a static image and a driving video, and within seconds, you'll have an impressively functional animation. LivePortrait is remarkably fast and adept at preserving facial expressions from the input video. The results will astound you.

🔗 Windows Local Installation Tutorial ️⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/FPtpNrmuwXk

🔗 LivePortrait Installers Scripts ⤵️ ▶️ https://www.patreon.com/posts/107609670

🔗 Requirements Step by Step Tutorial ⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/-NjNy7afOQ0

🔗 Cloud Massed Compute, RunPod & Kaggle Tutorial (Mac users can follow this tutorial) ⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/wG7oPp01COg

🔗 Official LivePortrait GitHub Repository ⤵️ ▶️ https://github.com/KwaiVGI/LivePortrait

🔗 SECourses Discord Channel to Get Full Support ⤵️ ▶️ https://discord.com/servers/software-engineering-courses-secourses-772774097734074388

🔗 Paper of LivePortrait: Efficient Portrait Animation with Stitching and Retargeting Control ⤵️ ▶️ https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.03168

The video tutorial covers the following topics: 0:00 Introduction to LivePortrait, the state-of-the-art image-to-animation open-source application 2:20 Downloading and installing the LivePortrait Gradio application on your computer 3:27 Requirements for the LivePortrait application and their installation 4:07 Verifying correct installation of requirements 5:02 Confirming successful installation and saving installation logs 5:37 Launching the LivePortrait application post-installation 5:57 Additional materials provided, including portrait images, driving video, and rendered videos 7:28 Using the LivePortrait application 8:06 VRAM usage when generating a 73-second animation video 8:33 Animating the first image 8:50 Monitoring the animation process status 10:10 Completion of the first animation video 10:24 Resolution of the rendered animation videos 10:45 Original output resolution of LivePortrait 11:27 Improvements and new features coded on top of the official demo app 11:51 Default save location for generated animated videos 12:35 The effect of the Relative Motion option 13:41 The effect of the Do Crop option 14:17 The effect of the Paste Back option 15:01 The effect of the Target Eyelid Open Ratio option 17:02 How to join the SECourses Discord channel

With the V3 update adding video-to-video functionality, this tutorial is ideal for those interested in using LivePortrait but lacking a powerful GPU, Mac users, or those preferring cloud-based solutions. It guides you through the one-click installation and use of LivePortrait on #MassedCompute, #RunPod, and even a free #Kaggle account. After this tutorial, you'll find running LivePortrait on cloud services as straightforward as running it locally. LivePortrait is the latest state-of-the-art static image to talking animation generator, surpassing even paid services in both speed and quality.

🔗 Cloud (no-GPU) Installations Tutorial for Massed Compute, RunPod and free Kaggle Account ️⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/wG7oPp01COg

🔗 LivePortrait Installers Scripts ⤵️ ▶️ https://www.patreon.com/posts/107609670

🔗 Windows Tutorial - Watch To Learn How To Use ⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/FPtpNrmuwXk

🔗 Official LivePortrait GitHub Repository ⤵️ ▶️ https://github.com/KwaiVGI/LivePortrait

🔗 SECourses Discord Channel to Get Full Support ⤵️ ▶️ https://discord.com/servers/software-engineering-courses-secourses-772774097734074388

🔗 Paper of LivePortrait: Efficient Portrait Animation with Stitching and Retargeting Control ⤵️ ▶️ https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.03168

🔗 Upload / download big files / models on cloud via Hugging Face tutorial ⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/X5WVZ0NMaTg

🔗 How to use permanent storage system of RunPod (storage network volume) ⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/8Qf4x3-DFf4

🔗 Massive RunPod tutorial (shows runpodctl) ⤵️ ▶️ https://youtu.be/QN1vdGhjcRc

The cloud tutorial video covers: 0:00 Introduction to the LivePortrait cloud tutorial 2:26 Installing and using LivePortrait on MassedCompute with a discount coupon code 4:28 Applying the special Massed Compute coupon for a 50% discount 4:50 Setting up ThinLinc client for Massed Compute virtual machine connection 5:33 Configuring ThinLinc client's synchronization folder for file transfer 6:20 Transferring installer files to Massed Compute sync folder 6:39 Connecting to initialized Massed Compute virtual machine and installing LivePortrait 9:22 Starting and using LivePortrait on MassedCompute post-installation 10:20 Launching a second LivePortrait instance on the second GPU in Massed Compute 12:20 Locating and downloading generated animation videos 13:23 Installing LivePortrait on RunPod cloud service 14:54 Selecting the appropriate RunPod template 15:20 Setting up RunPod proxy access ports 16:21 Uploading installer files to RunPod's JupyterLab interface and initiating installation 17:07 Starting LivePortrait on RunPod post-installation 17:17 Launching LivePortrait on the second GPU as a second instance 17:31 Connecting to LivePortrait via RunPod's proxy connection 17:55 Animating the first image on RunPod with a 73-second driving video 18:27 Animation generation time (highlighting the app's impressive speed) 18:41 Understanding and resolving input upload errors 19:17 One-click download of all generated animations on RunPod 20:28 Monitoring animation generation progress 21:07 Installing and using LivePortrait for free on a Kaggle account 24:10 Generating the first animation on Kaggle 24:22 Ensuring full upload of input images and videos to avoid errors 24:35 Monitoring animation status and progress on Kaggle 24:45 Resource usage (GPU, CPU, RAM, VRAM) and animation speed on Kaggle 25:05 Downloading all generated animations on Kaggle with one click 26:12 Restarting LivePortrait on Kaggle without reinstallation 26:36 Joining the SECourses Discord channel for support and discussion

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Choosing the Right AWS Course for You

You don’t have to be a tech expert to know that migrating to the cloud has been the trend for businesses in the past few years. Cloud computing has become the backbone for many business operations, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the leading providers in the industry. The demand for AWS expertise has, therefore, soared over the years. If you intend to embark on a career in cloud computing, investing in AWS courses would be a smart move.

However, there are various options available as far as AWS courses are concerned. There are currently 12 certifications available from AWS. These include:

A foundation level certification

3 associate-level certifications

2 professional level certifications

6 specialty certifications

Choosing the right course can be a daunting task, especially when you’re just getting started. Below, we share some key considerations to help you navigate the landscape of AWS courses.   

Define your goals

Before you even dive into the array of available AWS courses, you should take some time to clearly define your goals and career objectives. Why do you want to learn AWS? What do you hope to achieve with your certification? Are you looking to gain a broad understanding of AWS services? Do you want to acquire skills and knowledge in a specific area, such as machine learning or database management? Are you looking to build on your current skills and advance your career? Understanding your goals will help you narrow down your options and guide you toward courses that align with your career aspirations.

Assess your current skill level

AWS courses are designed to cater to individuals at varying levels of expertise. They range from courses for beginners to seasoned professionals. It is, therefore, important to assess your current skill level. Be honest with your knowledge and level of experience with cloud computing and, more specifically, AWS. If you’re a complete beginner, you should start with foundational courses. These will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to core concepts and services. You can build on this foundation with more advanced courses.

Consider learning formats

AWS courses are offered in various formats. These include online tutorials, instructor-led classes, virtual labs, and self-paced learning modules. Consider your preferred learning style and schedule when choosing a course format. If you thrive in a structured classroom environment, instructor-led classes might be the way to go. Alternatively, if flexibility is vital for your busy schedule, self-paced online classes will provide you with the freedom to learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.  

Look for Accredited Training Providers

When selecting AWS courses, it is important to search for an accredited training provider. Accredited providers adhere to AWS's rigorous standards and requirements and deliver high-quality training that aligns with industry best practices. Look for credentials such as AWS Training Partner status or AWS Authorized Training Provider status. This will ensure you’re receiving credible and up-to-date instruction.

Choosing AWS courses requires careful consideration of various factors. By taking the time to evaluate the factors above carefully, you can choose a course that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to propel you to success.

For more information visit: https://www.webagesolutions.com/courses/aws-training

[wicultyls]

Preparing for DevOps Certification: Self-Assessment and Skill Gap Analysis

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, DevOps has emerged as a crucial methodology for streamlining software development and deployment processes. With its focus on collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement, DevOps is in high demand across industries. As a result, many professionals are considering DevOps certification to validate their skills and enhance their career prospects. However, preparing for DevOps certification requires more than just memorizing information—it demands a comprehensive self-assessment and skill gap analysis. In this article, we'll explore how to effectively prepare for DevOps certification by evaluating your current skill set and identifying areas for improvement.

Understanding DevOps Certification

Before diving into preparation strategies, it's essential to understand the significance of DevOps certification. DevOps certifications, offered by organizations such as the DevOps Institute and Docker, validate an individual's expertise in various DevOps practices, tools, and methodologies. Achieving certification not only demonstrates proficiency but also enhances credibility and opens up new career opportunities. However, earning a DevOps certification requires a solid understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and tools, along with hands-on experience.

Self-Assessment: Evaluating Your Skills

The first step in preparing for DevOps certification is conducting a thorough self-assessment of your current skills and knowledge. Start by reviewing the key areas covered in the certification exam blueprint or syllabus provided by the certification body.

These areas typically include:

DevOps Culture and Practices: Assess your understanding of DevOps principles, such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. Evaluate your familiarity with DevOps methodologies, including Agile, Lean, and ITIL.

Automation and Tools: Evaluate your proficiency in popular DevOps tools and technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform. Determine your ability to automate deployment pipelines, manage infrastructure, and monitor system performance.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Assess your knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated testing frameworks. Determine your ability to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD processes.

Cloud Platforms: Evaluate your understanding of cloud computing concepts and platforms, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Assess your ability to deploy and manage applications in cloud environments.

Monitoring and Logging: Assess your familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging frameworks (e.g., ELK stack). Determine your ability to monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and analyze performance metrics. Skill Gap Analysis: Identifying Areas for Improvement

Once you've completed the self-assessment, it's time to identify your skill gaps and areas for improvement. Reflect on your assessment results and pinpoint the areas where you feel less confident or knowledgeable. Ask yourself the following questions:

Which DevOps principles or practices do I struggle to understand or apply effectively?

Are there any specific tools or technologies that I'm unfamiliar with or have limited experience using?

Do I need to improve my skills in certain areas, such as automation, scripting, or containerization?

Are there any gaps in my knowledge of cloud platforms, infrastructure management, or security practices?

Based on your analysis, create a personalized study plan to address your skill gaps and prepare for the certification exam. This plan may include:

Enrolling in DevOps training courses or workshops to gain hands-on experience with relevant tools and technologies.

Exploring online tutorials, documentation, and case studies to deepen your understanding of DevOps concepts and practices.

Participating in DevOps community forums, meetups, and webinars to learn from industry experts and peers.

Setting up a lab environment or sandbox to practice deploying applications, configuring infrastructure, and troubleshooting issues.

Taking practice exams or quizzes to assess your progress and identify areas that require further

conclusion

Preparing for DevOps certification requires a strategic approach that begins with a thorough self-assessment and skill gap analysis. By evaluating your current skills and identifying areas for improvement, you can create a targeted study plan to enhance your expertise and confidence. Whether you're new to DevOps or seeking to advance your career, investing time and effort in preparation will not only increase your chances of success but also deepen your understanding of DevOps principles and practices. Remember, certification is just the beginning—continuous learning and professional development are essential for thriving in the dynamic field of DevOps.

[sida-wang]

WEEK 9 Workflow Testing

(test point cloud vr animation)

Through the lengthy and complex process of 3D scanning, converting to point cloud, creating animation, rendering to VR video, and finally publishing, I've encountered various challenges. However, I've confirmed that my initial project concept is achievable, and I've learned the necessary software, steps, and time required. This process has been quite demanding, and there is millions of times that I want to quite because of the geometry node and operational steps. Some difficulties I've faced include:

1. Problem: Blender, even with the Point Cloud Visualizer plugin, fails to display the colors of PLY files correctly.

   Solution: Probably due to the incorrect import method in Blender; the correct approach is to use "add" instead of "import."

2. Problem: In Blender, PLY files cannot be converted to a geometry node for further editing.

   Solution: No direct solution found. I employed an alternative method by manually adding geometry nodes to create a point cloud from a GLB file.

3. Problem: Lengthy rendering time in Blender for animations.

   Solution: Utilize GPU instead of CPU for rendering. Additionally, reduce the “resolution scale” or set the “step” to 2 for lower-quality previews before rendering the final full-resolution animation.

4. Problem: Blender renders VR videos as PNG files instead of a complete video file.

   Solution: Create a sequence in Premiere Pro (PR) using all the PNG frames to render a complete video. Rendering frames as PNG has the advantage of preserving previous progress in case of clash or pause, allowing continuous rendering.

5. Problem: Visible black boundaries in VR videos created from Blender-rendered PNG sequences in PR.

   Solution: Ensure consistency between PR's sequence settings and Blender's render settings. A more simple and direct way is right click on the clip, and choose Scale to Frame Size.

6. Problem: Incompatibility of Open Brush files exported in GLB format with Mac computers when using standalone VR headsets.

   Solution: Create an Open Brush account and link it to a Google account to sync/back up all the media files to Google Drive, including desired GLB file. Then downloaded it from Google Drive on the Mac computer.

（OpenBrush model download and open in Blender using GLB file format）

Based on these challenges and solutions, I've documented a detailed workflow for creating a point cloud animation, following tutorial links:

1. Obtain a base model through 3D scan using Scaniverse (free, supports multiple formats) and Sitescape (for larger buildings, supports PLY format only).

2. Export 3d scan to GLB format, import into Blender, and follow tutorials to create nodes for point cloud and transformations:

3. Add noise for ambiance and lighting effects, referring to specific timestamps 57 and 60 minutes in tutorial videos:

4. Set up camera shots, animate using keyframes, and employ plugins like Camera Shakify for handheld motion effects:

manually add:

use plugin（recommend）: https://github.com/EatTheFuture/camera_shakify

5. Render VR animation frames in Blender and compile them into a video sequence in PR.

6. Edit VR video in PR as per Canvas module course guidelines, or for headset editing, refer to Adobe's VR support documentation.

7. Preview and check for seamlessness in Vimeo before finalizing the project.

Currently, my concerns is still about Blender's slow rendering speed and seamless transition between clips. I plan to discuss these issues and explore previewing methods and final presentation options with my instructor next week.

[cloudsynergy1]

Proven Time Management Strategies for Acing AWS Exams

Preparing for AWS certification exams requires more than just studying the exam content—it requires effective time management. Time can often be a limiting factor when it comes to successfully completing these exams. In order to ace your AWS certification exams, you need to employ proven time management strategies that will allow you to optimize your study sessions, allocate time effectively during the exam, and ultimately increase your chances of success.

Managing your time effectively is crucial because it helps you stay organized, focused, and efficient in your exam preparation. By implementing proven time management strategies, you can ensure that you cover all the necessary material, review key concepts, and have sufficient time to answer exam questions accurately and confidently.

In this blog post, we will explore a range of proven time management strategies specifically tailored to help you in AWS Training Institute in Bangalore. These strategies will enable you to make the most of your study time, allocate time wisely during the exam, and enhance your overall performance. By following these strategies, you will increase your chances of achieving a successful outcome in your AWS certification journey with AWS certification courses in BTM layout.

Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or new to the world of cloud computing, these time management techniques will empower you to effectively manage your study sessions, optimize your exam performance, and ultimately achieve your AWS certification goals. Let’s dive into the proven strategies that can help you ace your AWS certification courses in BTM layout through effective time management.

Create a Study Schedule:

Developing a study schedule is essential for effective time management. Break down the exam objectives into smaller topics and allocate specific time slots for each. Be realistic about the time you have available and create a schedule that balances your other commitments while ensuring sufficient study time for each subject area.

Focus on High-Impact Topics:

Identify the key topics that carry more weightage in the exam. Allocate more time and effort to thoroughly understand and master these areas. By prioritizing high-impact topics, you ensure that you cover the most critical concepts first, maximizing your chances of earning valuable points during the exam.

Utilize Practice Tests:

Practice tests are invaluable resources for time management. Take advantage of mock exams and practice questions to simulate the real exam environment and assess your time allocation for each section. This helps you identify areas where you may be spending too much time and areas where you need to increase your speed in the AWS certification courses in BTM layout.

Implement the Pomodoro Technique:

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that involves breaking your study sessions into focused intervals, typically 25 minutes, followed by short breaks. During the focused intervals, eliminate distractions and concentrate solely on studying. This technique enhances your focus and productivity while ensuring you take regular breaks to recharge.

Identify Time-Saving Strategies:

Look for opportunities to save time during your study sessions. For example, utilize effective note-taking methods to condense and organize information. Use visual aids, such as diagrams or mind maps, to grasp complex concepts more quickly. Additionally, leverage online resources and tutorials to supplement your learning and save time searching for information.

Practice Time-Based Mock Exams:

In addition to regular practice tests, incorporate time-based mock exams into your study routine. Set strict time limits for each section and challenge yourself to complete the exam within the allocated time. This helps build your speed and trains your mind to work efficiently under time constraints.

Identify and Address Weak Areas:

Throughout your study journey, identify your weak areas and allocate additional time to reinforce your understanding. By focusing on improving your weaknesses, you’ll gain confidence and efficiency in tackling challenging questions during the exam, saving valuable time in the process in the AWS Training Institute in Bangalore.

Read Exam Questions Carefully:

When taking the actual exam, carefully read each question and understand what is being asked before selecting your answer. Misinterpreting questions can lead to unnecessary time wastage and potentially incorrect responses. Take a moment to comprehend the question, identify keywords, and evaluate all answer choices before making your selection.

Time Buffer for Review:

Allocate a portion of your exam time for review purposes. After completing the initial round of answering all questions, use the remaining time to revisit any unanswered or flagged questions, double-check your responses, and make necessary corrections. Effective time management ensures you have ample time for this crucial review phase.

Practice Time Management During Study:

Lastly, implement time management strategies during your study sessions as well. Set timers or use productivity apps to track and manage the time spent on each topic or practice test. This helps you develop a sense of time awareness and trains you to work efficiently and effectively in the AWS Training Institute in Bangalore.

Conclusion:

Acing AWS certification exams requires not only thorough knowledge of the subject matter but also efficient time management skills. By implementing the proven strategies outlined in this blog post, you can optimize your study time, improve your exam performance, and increase your chances

[goombasa]

Installing Linux Casually

So, after a few comments that I got back on my post about using linux casually, I got someone who said that they didn't think that installing Linux was easy and that they'd had a difficult time with it in the past.

I realized that I'd done exactly what I was hoping I wouldn't do with that post and that was assume a certainly level of comfort on the part of other people when it came to Linux and how it can be used, and so I thought that this week, I'd do a quick tutorial on how to install Linux. This is going to be aimed at someone who has never done this before, and so will be using the path of least resistance, but I will make multiple recommendations when I can, so if you're interested in at least trying Linux out, I hope that this helps to get you to the point where you can at least explore the new desktop. So let's get started.

Step 1: Prep Your Computer

This step is a lot less intensive than it sounds. Basically you just want to make sure that you have backups of anything you want to keep on your computer. Get yourself an external hard drive or some cloud storage, and put copies of any important documents, photos, videos, etc. on there so that you don't lose something if anything goes wrong. The odds of that happening are slim, but you never want to take any chances when it comes to computers, finnicky little bastards that they are.

Oh, and you should also make sure that any programs you use frequently are either compatible with Linux, or have a linux equivalent that you feel okay with using. Yes, there are ways to install Windows programs on Linux, like Wine and Bottles, but in my experience, while it can work fine for simple programs, it's not going to play nice with most professional software, especially stuff that needs to be always online and updates itself frequently. It won't be a problem if you're used to using open source software or largely use web apps, but just keep in mind that if you need or use something like the Adobe Suite frequently, Linux might be an issue.

Step 2: Choose Your Distribution

Like I mentioned in the ‘using linux casually’ post, Linux comes in a lot of different flavors, and you'll want to do some research into specifically what each distribution offers and how easy it is for a computer layman to use without issue. My personal recommendation on this front is definitely Linux Mintas it has a layout that is decently similar to something like Windows 10, it has a very straightforward installation process, and pretty much anything that Windows can do from a GUI for basic navigation and settings, Mint can do as well, so you shouldn't have to touch the Terminal at all. Hell, I still haven't come across anything in my daily use that requires me to open the terminal.

This tutorial will go forward assuming you're using mint, but most beginner friendly distributions are going to have the exact same installation process, so here are a few others that are often cited as beginner friendly. Please note that I can't speak to if they actually are or not, as I haven't used a ton of them, but I'm putting them here for completeness:

Ubuntu

Zorin OS

Linux Lite

Pop!_OS

MX Linux

Once you've made your decision, download the distribution. ALWAYS be sure to grab the distribution from the official website! Not only are you guaranteed to get the most up to date version of the operating system this way, but you can also be sure that there's nothing nasty put in there as well. It will most likely be an ISO file, which is a format that basically mimics am installation CD. Now that your computer is ready and you have your distro in hand, let's move on to the fun part.

Step 3: Flashing Your Linux Distribution to A Thumb Stick

Don't worry, this step is a lot easier than it sounds. All you have to do is download a program made to flash ISO files onto external hard drives and storage devices to make them bootable, and make sure you have a spare USB stick, of at least about 4 gigs. I'd recommend at least 8 personally, but 4 is fine in most cases. I would recommend Balena Etcher for newbies, as it is about as simple as a program can get. You can also use Rufus if you want, as it does the same, and gives you a few extra options, but for beginners, you aren't going to be using most of those options, so we'll go forward assuming you're using Balena Etcher.

When you open up the program, first click on the Flash from File button and navigate to where you saved the ISO of your distribution. Unless you've gone out of your way to change it, it'll probably be in your Downloads folder. Select it and click open.

Next, choose the target you want to flash the ISO to. Make sure your USB stick is inserted and is being seen by the computer, and make sure you select it from the list. The program will most likely identify it as a generic USB device, and will also tell you how much storage is on the stick. After you select that, just click flash and wait for it to finish flashing. This can take a little while depending on your computer, but it generally shouldn't take too long to finish.

Now we get to the point where some folks start to get tripped up.

Step 4: Boot into Linux Mint

Now we have to make it so our computer will boot into Linux Mint on the USB Stick. To do this, we have to restart our computer with the USB Stick inserted. One it starts up, quickly tap the key at startup that the computer tells you will take you to the boot menu. It's generally one of the Function keys (F1, F2, F11, etch), but can also be ESC or Delete keys as well. This will take you to a boot menu where you can change the order in which the computer looks for bootable devices. Put your USB stick at the very top of the list, save the chances, and hit Escape to exit. Depending on the age of your computer, you might be able to use your mouse for this, but older forms of the menu sometimes require you to navigate by keyboard. From here, the computer will restart and will boot from the USB Stick.

After a few moments, you should see what's called a GNU GRUB menu with a few options on it. You should be able to just choose to start Linux Mint. Don't worry, we're not installing anything yet. It'll take a little while before it starts up, but that's mostly because it's loading off of a small USB Stick. But so long as you're seeing the Linux Mint logo, you're fine.

Step 5: Try It Out!

This is one of the best parts of Linux Mint. When you boot into it from a USB stick, it takes you into what's called a Live Environment. You are essentially running the entire operating system off of the stick, so it's not going to be super fast or anything, but it lets you poke around, check out the default layout, try installing some basic stuff and such. Just be aware that some programs and applications won't work in the live environment, but enough is functional to give you a gentle idea of the layout and navigation. If for whatever reason you change your mind and don't want to install Linux Mint at this point, then you can just shut down your computer from the home menu and remove the USB stick, and it should boot up back into Windows normally the next time you start it up.

Step 6: Install it!

Once you're done poking around and are ready to fully commit to an install, you'll see an icon on your desktop below the Computer and Home folders that looks like a CD, called Install Linux Mint. Double click that to start the install process. From here, it's a very straightforward process, but let's go through each step real quick:

Choose your language. There are a LOT of languages to choose from, but English will be the default.

Connect to the internet. You can skip this if you want to (unlike SOME operating systems), but connecting at the start is recommended because of the next step.

Tic the box for third-party media codecs. This will download all the packages that Linux Mint needs in order to properly play most forms of media. Due to licensing, they can't have this stuff installed by default, but offering the end user the ability to install it now gets around that.

Choose an Install Type. I recommend just erasing the disk and installing Linux Mint as the only OS. If there's another operating system already on the disk, you can choose to install Mint alongside it and Mint will even do the heavy lifting for you and resize the other OS partition and everything, but for simplicity's sake, I prefer to just erase the disk and run Mint as the only game in town.

Select your timezone. This one's pretty self explanatory, just select whichever region of the world you happen to be a part of, or the closest to it.

Select your keyboard layout. Again,s elf explanatory, and a lot like languages, there is an impressive array of keyboards to choose from, but regular US English will be the default. You can also type in the box below the choices to test it, or just click the ‘detect keyboard layout’ button if you don't want to search for it and are using something a bit more exotic.

Enter your personal details. All of these have to be populated, but you can basically put in whatever you want for your name and the computer's name. The computer's name is basically how it will be identified on say, a local network. Your username should be something easy to remember, as you will need to know it, and the password can be anything you want it to be, but if you're concerned about other people getting into your PC, might want to make it something decently strong. You can also choose whether or not you want to log in manually with your password every time you start the computer or wake it up, and can even choose to encrypt your home folder to keep it safe from people trying to get into it locally.

Enjoy the welcome slideshow. It'll show you most of the default programs preinstalled on Mint and give you some idea of how to use the layout while everything is installing in the background. Once it's finished, your computer will ask to restart, and you can either continue testing or start immediately. Once you restart your PC, remove the USB stick when prompted and you should boot into your brand new Linux Mint PC.

Step 7: Poke Around and Start Outfitting It!

At this point, we're basically done, but just to get you started, I thought we'd leave off on exploring how to get stuff on your computer. Rather than hunting down and downloading stuff on web sites for most of your programs, you'll install most stuff from repositories. I know it sounds weird, but if you've ever used a mobile app store, you'll feel right at home.

First, go into your home menu and type in ‘software manager’ When it comes up, click it to go to what is essentially the free software store of Linux Mint.

Now that you're in the software manager, you can browse through the various categories to find programs that you want, or you can just search for specific programs in the search bar. When you find one you want, click on it and then you can either install it right then and there, or, in some cases, choose if you want to install the ‘flatpak’ version or the System Package version. This is a bit beyond the scope of this video, but I will say, if you're just getting into Linux, it doesn't really matter what you choose, as they both have their own positives and negatives, but either way you're going to get the program that you want. For now just think of it this way: If you want the absolute latest stable version of a program, go with Flatpak. If you want something that's a little bit older but is easier to modify, go with System Package. I personally prefer Flatpak, but this is more a personal preference that I only arrived at after like a year of working with Linux. Also, some programs are only going to be available as one or the other, so keep that in mind.

After that, just click install and it will install on your system and you can access it from the home menu like you would on Windows, and of course you can pin it to your task bar or put it on your desktop for easy access later on. Oh, and you can also launch the program from the Software Manager as well after it's installed. This is also where you'll go if you want to uninstall a program as well.

The End

And that's about it for this post. I do hope it helps some people out and makes the installation process for Linux Mint a bit less daunting. It should be noted that the Linux Mint site itself does have extensive documentation on installing the distribution that goes a bit deeper than this does as well, so you might find more information on a topic there, this was basically meant to be as streamlined as possible for new users.

Before signing off, however, I wanted to give a quick, short list of resources for new linux users. Some of these aren't specifically aimed at beginners, but might give you some ideas on what's possible with your shiny, new operating system, and once you find yourself getting a little bit bolder, might help you to learn a bit more about the more advanced features, when you feel comfortable enough to try them. So in no particular order:

Gaming On Linux: An excellent resource for anyone who plays games to keep up with recent developments in that space, as Linux has become more and more compatibe with games over the last few years, ever since Steam introduced their Proton compatibility layer and more tools like Lutris have become available that make it much easier to install and play older games that might not be available on Steam.

Flathub: This is the main repository for Flatpaks, and allows you to browse through the incredibly large selection of different programs by category and see the latest changes to each one.

The Linux Experiment: A youtube channel that focuses mostly on Linux news, but also does a lot of opinionated video essays and tutorials on various topics and is a bit more approachable than other Linux channels that focus on more complex or in-depth parts of the operating system.