Google Introduces Passkeys as an Alternative to Passwords

Google has recently announced the global rollout of passkeys for Google Account users. With this update, users can sign in to their accounts using a passkey instead of a traditional password. Passkeys offer a more secure and convenient alternative to passwords, as they synchronize authentication across all devices using cryptographic key pairs. In this blog post, we will discuss how passkeys work and their advantages over traditional password-based authentication.

What are Passkeys and How Do They Work?

Passkeys are a new way to authenticate users that does not require a traditional password. Instead, cryptographic key pairs synchronize authentication across all devices through the cloud. Users can sign in to websites and apps using b

Windows 12 Concept with a Taskbar to Please Everyone

Windows 12, the next-generation operating system, is already generating buzz among users, especially after a mockup screenshot was leaked last year. While some people want Windows 12 to have a traditional user interface, others would like to see a radical approach to the taskbar, notification area, search bar, and more. This concept video, created by Addy Visuals, offers a variant that could please everyone.

A Taskbar for Everyone

How to Display Barcodes on Every Page of Your PDF File Using Laravel

Barcodes are an essential aspect of modern business operations, from retail sales to supply chain management. They are used to automate and streamline many processes, making them faster and more efficient. However, sometimes displaying barcodes in the right format and in the right place can be a challenge.

In this tutorial, we will learn how to display barcodes on every page of your PDF file using Laravel.By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional Laravel application that can generate PDF files with barcodes on every page. So, let’s dive in and learn how to display barcodes on every page of your PDF file using Laravel!

Prerequisites

Before we dive into the implementation, there are a few prerequisites that you will need to have in place:

  • Basic understanding of Laravel framework
  • A Laravel project set up on your local machine
  • The “barryvdh/laravel-dompdf” package installed and set up in your Laravel project
  • The “picqer/php-barcode-generator” package installed and set up in your Laravel project
  • The Imagick PHP extension installed and enabled on your server

If you don’t have any of the above prerequisites set up, don’t worry! We will go through each step in detail to make sure you can follow along and get everything set up correctly.

Installing and Setting up the barryvdh/laravel-dompdf Package in Laravel

Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the root directory of your Laravel project.

Run the following command to install the barryvdh/laravel-dompdf package:

composer require barryvdh/laravel-dompdf

After the package is installed, open the config/app.php file and add the following line to the providers array:

Barryvdh\DomPDF\ServiceProvider::class,

Next, add the following line to the aliases array:

'PDF' => Barryvdh\DomPDF\Facade::class,

This will allow you to use the PDF facade to generate PDF files in your Laravel application.

Save the config/app.php file and exit your text editor.

That’s it! You have now successfully installed and set up the barryvdh/laravel-dompdf package in your Laravel project.

Installing and Setting up the picqer/php-barcode-generator Package in Laravel

Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the root directory of your Laravel project.

Run the following command to install the picqer/php-barcode-generator package:

composer require picqer/php-barcode-generator

After the package is installed, you can start using it in your Laravel application by including the following line at the top of your PHP file:

use Picqer\Barcode\BarcodeGenerator;

Installing and Enabling the Imagick PHP Extension on Your Server

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