Bivariate statistics with the TI-84 calculator

Introduction

This post explains how to do bivariate statistics with the Texas Instruments TI-84 plus CE and CE-T calculator. Whether or not you have a Python coprocessor is irrelevant in this guide.


1. Setup the calculator

To correctly use the functions you’ll use later, you first need to set up the calculator for usage.

You can always reset your calculator’s RAM by either pressing the reset button behind the calculator or by pressing in sequence: 2nd -> + -> 7 -> 1 -> 2

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How to Enable Git LFS for a GitLab Repository

Introduction

Yesterday I had to commit a repository for a game I had decompiled (post coming soon I hope) and found out the hard way how painful it is to git push large files to GitLab, especially on a slow connection. This led me to learn how to use GitLab LFS to do it the proper way. Please note that these are the steps I did for GitLab not GitHub. Even if GitHub has a very similar process it’s not what we’ll cover here.

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How to Install NetBeans IDE on Windows

Introduction

Today we’ll walk through how to install Apache NetBeans IDE on Windows. NetBeans is one of the most popular open-source IDEs for Java development, but it also supports other languages like PHP, C/C++, and HTML5.

If you’re just getting started with Java or looking for a reliable, lightweight IDE, NetBeans is a great choice — and installation is straightforward once you know the steps.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  1. Download the NetBeans installer

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