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Open your default file manager and navigate to the parent directory (such as the external drive) that will house the folder. Creating a new folder in the GNOME file manager. Image: Jack WallenWith that folder created, make sure to save all of your downloaded fonts into it (so you can use them again if needed).How to install fonts in the GNOME desktopFirst, let's take a look at how to install fonts in the GNOME desktop environment. After you've downloaded the fonts you want to install, you'll probably have to…

The government is conducting a pilot project for an automatic number plate recognition system with a view to reducing traffic congestion at toll plazas and charging vehicle owners for the exact distance their cars drive on tolled highways, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said. Addressing an event organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Gadkari said the government wants to develop India's public transport system on electricity. "The ministry of road transport and highways is conducting a pilot project of…

The Bank of Ghana has raised its benchmark interest rate by 300 basis points to 22 per cent in its latest effort to combat the country’s rising inflation. The decision was taken Thursday at the central bank’s emergency meeting. The bank had in light of the increase in inflation in July and heightened pressures in the foreign exchange market called for the meeting to deliberate on the underlying drivers. Headline inflation rose to 31.7 per cent in July, from 29.8 percent in June, the 11th consecutive month of…

Paresh Dave / Reuters: Apple updated its employee conduct policy ~2 years ago to prohibit discrimination on the basis of caste, making it a leader in tech on the issue alongside IBM — America's tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India's ancient caste system, with Apple (AAPL.O) … Paresh Dave / Reuters: Apple updated its employee conduct policy ~2 years ago to prohibit discrimination on the basis of caste, making it a leader in tech on the issue alongside IBM …

Vodafone Idea has relaunched its double data offer on a pan-India basis. The offer, which debuted across all telecom circles of the operator in March, received a couple of updates in the recent past, and its scope was ultimately reduced to nine telecom circles last month. Vodafone and Idea customers can avail additional high-speed data benefits through the offer that is available on the Rs. 299, Rs. 449, and Rs. 699 prepaid recharge plans across all circles. However, its benefits on the Rs. 399 and Rs. 599 prepaid plans…

A man looking stressed while working remotely from their kitchen. Image: GettyThe Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it's increasing the federal interest rate by 75 basis points (bp), or three-fourths of a full percentage point. The move brings the national interest rate, or federal funds rate, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%. In a statement, the Fed also announced that more interest rates are likely to come.Inflation was measured in June at 9.1%, a four-decade high. According to Fed Chairman Powell, PCE prices --…

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has expanded the 1500GB fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Bharat Fiber broadband plan by reintroducing it in the Telangana circle. The plan, which offers 1500GB of high-speed data allocation at up to 200Mbps, was initially launched in the Chennai and Telangana circles in January on a promotional basis. However, it was dropped from both circles after completing the promotional cycle of 90 days initially. The 1500GB FTTH Bharat Fiber broadband plan is also available in circles including Kolkata,…

Bharti Airtel has expanded the availability of the Rs. 129 and Rs. 199 prepaid recharge plans on a pan-India basis. The two plans were launched in select circles in May, though they moved to a few additional circles last month. As a result of the latest update, Airtel users in any circle can recharge their prepaid accounts with the Rs. 129 and Rs. 199 plans. Both come with a validity of 24 days and offer high-speed data access as well as unlimited voice calling and SMS message benefits.As first spotted by Telecom Talk,…

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly set to launch Internet protocol television (IPTV) services. These services are said to begin in the Kerala circle starting August 27. Trials will be conducted for two months in the Kerala circle before commercial availability. The IPTV service trial is reported to be offered in three areas only - Ernakulam, Alleppey, and Thrissur. The trial period is said to be held from August 27 to October 31. Users who register to BSNL's IPTV service before September 10 will reportedly…

ACT Stream TV 4K media streaming box from ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.) Fibernet is now available on a monthly rental basis. The ACT Stream TV 4K, which is powered by Android, supports 4K streaming with support for Dolby Audio and Google Assistant voice control. Since it is Android-based, there are more than 3,000 apps available for the ACT Stream TV 4K. The rental plans include a Rs. 200 per month option and a Rs. 1,000 option which will last for six months. Customers can also make a one-time purchase of Rs.…