jakef
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jakef started the discussion What should I look for when buying a meat tumbling machine? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 days ago
What should I look for when buying a meat tumbling machine?
What should I look for when buying a meat tumbling machine? I’m trying to understand the key differences between models, like vacuum vs. non-vacuum, capacity, and rotation speed. Any recommendations for a reliable machine for a small deli or home use?
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jakef replied to the discussion I want to convert a PDF file to HTML in the forum General Web Scraping 4 days ago
Reply to I want to convert a PDF file to HTML
I struggled with this exact problem last month. Needed to convert a client’s PDF into HTML for their website without losing the images and table layouts. Most free online tools I tested either stripped out all the formatting or turned everything into plain text with broken image links. After several failed attempts, I found that …
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jakef replied to the discussion How can I scrape data and store it directly in a SQL database? in the forum General Web Scraping 2 weeks ago
Reply to How can I scrape data and store it directly in a SQL database?
I’ve been scraping data using BeautifulSoup and storing it in an SQLite database with Python’s sqlite3 library – that works fine. But now I’m trying to move to SQL Server, and my database suddenly went into Recovery Mode and won’t come back online. No matter what I try, it’s stuck. How do I get a SQL Server database out of Recovery Mode…
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jakef replied to the discussion visa-sponsored jobs in the forum General Web Scraping 3 weeks ago
I was in your exact spot last year—spent months drowning in “entry-level” listings that actually wanted 3+ years and a green card. What shifted everything was realizing that generic job boards won’t filter for visa status, so you end up applying to roles that were never an option. I started using https://avisajob.com/ because it only shows…
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jakef started the discussion Emergent in the forum General Web Scraping 4 weeks ago
Has anyone come across a valid discount code for Emergent, the AI platform? I’d love to try it but hoping to find a deal before committing.
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jakef started the discussion dating site in the forum General Web Scraping 4 weeks ago
How can you tell if a dating site is truly active in your local area before signing up and spending money on a subscription?
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jakef started the discussion dating platforms in the forum General Web Scraping 5 weeks ago
Do any dating platforms let you see how long a profile has been inactive before you waste time sending a message? That seems like basic transparency to me.
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jakef replied to the discussion Do I need a separate fax number to use an online fax service in the forum General Web Scraping 6 weeks ago
Reply to Do I need a separate fax number to use an online fax service
Actually, I had the same exact worry when I switched to an online service. Here’s what I learned from doing it myself: you absolutely do not need a separate fax line. You can just use your existing phone number, because the online fax service basically “translates” that number into a digital signal behind the scenes. Most providers,…
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