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Some Random Programs I Made

So, I know how to code in Java. I'm quite horrible at programming but I try my best to produce decent code. This is a just a collection of some random programs I made over the course of March, 2018 to August, 2018. This might also help some ICSE or ISC students out there who have opted for Computer Applications or Computer Science respectively. Just click the links below to view my code. ICSE Specimen Paper 2020 - Question 4. ICSE Specimen Paper 2020 - Question 5. ICSE Specimen Paper 2020 - Question 6. ICSE Specimen Paper 2020 - Question 9. Program to Find the Terms of an Expansion Using the Binomial Theorem. Program to Check Whether a Number is an Increasing Number, a Decreasing Number or a Bouncy Number. Program to Check Whether a Number is a Disarium Number or Not. Program to Check Whether a Number is a Fascinating Number or Not. Program to Find the GCD / HCF of Two Numbers. Program to Find the First 'X' Prime Numbers. Program to Extract Words From...

125 Year-Old Sears File for Bankruptcy

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Sears, once the largest retailer in the world, is now facing bankruptcy. The company, which did not turn a profit since 2010 and was $134 million in debt, recently approached several banks to prepare for bankruptcy filing. Sears Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 15, 2018. The company said that it would close 142 Sears and Kmart stores before the end of the year. Its CEO, Eddie Lampert, would step down as well. Sears - A Retail Giant Richard Warren Sears started a mail order watch business in 1886 called the 'R.W. Sears Watch Company'. Within the first year he met Alvah C. Roebuck, a watch repairman. The next year, they relocated the business to Chicago. Sears started off by selling watches, diamonds and jewellery. The company continued to do so until it noticed the stagnant and dormant retail market. It soon realised that there was absolutely nothing to stop it from selling anything and everything. Being a mail-order business, Sea...

How to Download Images From Dropbox

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Alright, since almost all of my friends face issues while downloading my backgrounds from Dropbox, I've decided to make this short post to explain this excruciatingly simple process. Let's dive right in: iOS: Step 1: Once you tap a Dropbox link, you'll be directed to this screen. Just tap the cross or the 'Or continue to website' button. Step 2: On this screen, simply tap the three dots in the top-right corner. Step 3: Select the 'direct download' option from the menu which pops up. Step 4: A new tab will open up and an image will start loading. Let it load completely and long-tap it. Step 5: Select the 'Save Image' option from the menu which pops up. Step 6: Go to your images and open the 'Camera Roll' folder. You'll find your background there. Step 7: Voilá! Just set the image as your background. Android: Step 1: Once you tap a Dropbox link, yo...