Category: Tech
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Overcoming Subscription Fatigue
Subscription fatigue is a phenomenon characterized by consumers feeling overwhelmed or exhausted due to the proliferation of subscription-based services. This trend has emerged alongside the growth of digital media and e-commerce, which have made a wide array of subscription options readily available. These services span various categories, including streaming platforms, meal delivery services, and curated…
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Websites to learn how to code
Many a time have I been asked where are the best places to learn how to code. I learned directly from YouTube and by trial and error on my test project sites. With Cursor, Replit and Claude learning to code is easier than ever. What I’ve done here is list the best places I’ve learned…
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API Terminology Guide everything you need to know
My first attempt at building an API was a disaster I couldn’t fetch or read and my self-imposed deadline to deploy it in a production environment was running out. I had to scour hours of YouTube content just to work out why I couldn’t get it to work as planned. Some of the terminology was…
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Marc Zuckerberg drops wisdom nuggets at Chase Centre
Just over 6,000 tech-smart people streamed on into San Francisco’s Chase Center for the Acquired event featuring Marc Zuckerberg as guest speaker, a cavernous event space that is home to the Golden State Warriors and hosts pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo. Engineers, venture capitalists and other Silicon Valley digerati chatted as they found their seats,…
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How to use Docker for development
Understanding Docker Docker provides lightweight virtualization on your desktop using containers. Here’s what happens when you “docker build”, “docker pull”, “docker run”: 1. Docker Client talks to the Docker Daemon2. Docker Daemon manages containers and images3. Docker Registry stores images like on Docker Hub When you “docker run” a container: – Pull image from registry…
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Exploring Internet Browsers: A Comparison
The web browser has become an indispensable tool for accessing information, entertainment, and productivity on a daily basis. With an array of browsers available, choosing the right one for your needs can significantly impact your online experience. Today, we dive into five of the most popular and powerful contenders: Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla…
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Creating a Jarvis-Like Smart Home
Remember when Tony Stark aka Ironman blew our minds with his smart home and the JARVIS assistant program he had? yeah, I did and it’s years ahead of its time. A smart conversational and functional 24/7 copilot that do tasks and manage other appliances on your behalf, that’s just out of this world. Those folks…
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Niches for Faceless YouTube Channels
What are Faceless YouTube Channels? Faceless YouTube channels are channels on YouTube where the creator never reveals their face. They will instead use an AI narrator or an avatar to narrate the video. This method is 95% AI generated with only minor inputs and tweaks made by a human. The aim is to create a…
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Imagining a World Without Google
What if, one day, Google just ceased to exist? It’s a question that, on the surface, might seem absurd. But imagine for a moment that this tech titan, which has become synonymous with the internet itself, suddenly disappeared. The ripple effects would be profound, touching every corner of our digital lives and beyond. Like it…
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Rules for Teenagers to Become Men
This post comes from some downtime I had and seeing my friend lose his son he shared some things that he had wanted to say to his boy that he never got the chance to say. Heartbreaking and out of nowhere but he said some beautiful things as a dad that he should be proud…
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Consequences of Shooting Down a Delivery Drone
Delivery drones have become a revolutionary addition to modern delivery services, offering a fast and efficient means of transporting goods to customers cutting down time and resources. These unmanned aerial vehicles are equipped with the latest technology, including GPS navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, allowing them to navigate through urban landscapes, avoid traffic and deliver…
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Mastering Inspect Element in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox
Inspect Element is a web browser feature that enables users to examine and modify the HTML and CSS of a webpage in real-time. This tool is invaluable for web developers and designers, allowing them to analyze page structure and styling, and immediately observe the effects of code changes. Inspect Element also serves as an educational…
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Ultimate Guide: Parental Controls for Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok & More
In the digital era, children have access to a vast array of online content and social media platforms. These platforms offer opportunities for social connection and self-expression but also present potential risks. Parental controls are essential tools for protecting children from inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Implementing these controls allows parents to take proactive…
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The Google Chrome Browser
More than HALF the population are using Google Chrome browser when surfing the web. Google has done a phenomenal job marketing Google Chrome. Many people just install it and start using it with no second thought about what happening every time that they turn on their computer. I really got paranoid after reading through the…
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Create Your Ultimate Gaming Space with DIY Gaming Rooms
Gaming has become a popular hobby for people of all ages I love it and my family well most of them game in various forms. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, having a dedicated space for gaming can greatly enhance your experience. Creating a DIY gaming room is a fun and rewarding…
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Exploring the World of IT: 4 Essential Devices You Need to Know
Starting today with something that deeply interests me, having worked with computers for a long time I’ve made a point of getting to know the software and now the hardware that I work with. I’m currently learning more and more about Networking and what the typical IT department does. This fascinates me and I’ll be…
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Figure Robotics What to Make of its New AI Companion
I watched a video recently of a man speaking with a robotic figure and tasking the robot with some basic requests that didn’t seem too crazy and like it would change the AI landscape. But I watched it again and again with sound and started to see the bigger picture. The play is thinking 5,10…
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Unlocking the Potential of Smart Technology
Smart technology has evolved so fast over the last couple of years, to the point its with us everywhere in our daily lives, promising to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. From smart homes to wearable devices, these technologies offer a range of potential benefits, including increased convenience, improved efficiency,…
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Crafting Captivating Web Page Designs: A Step-by-Step Guide
In my experience in tech, it has only ever helped me knowing how to design and build web pages. In my line of work it’s rare nowadays but previously if my team was a man down or we needed quick action I might have jumped on the design of the page and then built the…
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Easter Egg Star Wars Designs
One of the biggest scenes seemingly in the Star Wars original trilogy was not in fact the biggest scene. The movies were huge in terms of size and scale for the 1980s and compared to today’s technologies they are a marvel in delivering special effects for a movie ahead of its time. But just like…
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How we should be using capitalism
As a population and a world of people, we have some problems. One solution I’ve pondered on more and more this year is one p[proposed by Reddit user r/LateStageCapitalism. He spent some time digging through the Forbes yearly rich list and built a spreadsheet that shows the wealth that is circulating with some cool use…
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GTA 6 Trailer Breakdown & Release Date
Rockstar catching everyone off guard with an early release of trailer 1 for GTA 6 this morning (Tuesday 5th December 7:14 AM UTC +8) and lucky me, I was just setting up my YouTube notifications for the scheduled premier when the video came on. It’s safe to say my entire household was woken up to…
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Guide to Selecting the Best Security Surveillance Cameras for Your Home
As a security expert, I understand the importance of having a reliable and effective security surveillance camera system for your home. With the rise of burglaries and break-ins, it’s crucial to have a system in place that can monitor and record any suspicious activity. In this comprehensive guide, I will help you choose the best…
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Connecting Domain, Hosting, and Websites: A Beginner’s Guide
Setting up your first website, whether it’s for a hobby or a business, is an exciting journey. To get started, you need to understand the fundamental steps of connecting your domain, hosting, and building your website. This guide will walk you through the process, making it easy for beginners to navigate. In my time I’ve…
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How Do VPNs really work
You learn pretty quickly when you get into tech that the moment your computer hist the internet you have lost your privacy. There are numerous reasons why you would want to remain somewhat anonymous while surfing the net but for me personally, I really don’t like how big tech sells my data for profit and…
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Choosing the Best Password Manager in 2023: A Comprehensive Guide
Password managers are a bit like those gym memberships or vegetable spirals: everyone agrees they’re a good idea, but how many of us actually use them? According to a 2022 survey by the folks at security.org, it turns out only about one in five internet-savvy Americans is buddying up with a password manager to safeguard…
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Tiny little lifehacks for home & work
Every 1% stacks up and after a while, all those 1%’s become a larger % of whatever it is you are doing. For me its time saving, manual labour reduction for chores or saving money. These little lifehacks will help across all three areas. Lifehacks for Work Work smarter, not harder. ChatGPT: By now employers…
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Biometrics and Security Keys Benefits Limitations and Use Cases
With the rise of digital technologies, security has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. In response, security experts have developed various methods of authentication, including biometrics and security keys. This article provides an understanding of biometrics and security keys, their benefits, limitations, and use cases. Biometrics Explained Biometrics is a method of…
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Passkeys-A Comprehensive Guide for the Security-Minded
As the world’s technological landscape continues to expand, it is increasingly important to use secure authentication methods to protect sensitive information and data. I’m in two minds about passkey, I really like the ease of pressing a finger on the reader to access my device, but then I’ve seen so many spy movies here where the spy…
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Fixing Lag Issues Between Your Computer Devices
Simple Steps for Fixing Lag Issues Between Your Docking Station and Your Mouse, Trackball, Keyboard, or Monitor for Windows OS. Tongue in cheek comment, the lag is similar to what you experience on your iPhone when Apple releases a new iPhone model, the keyboard slows the F down and takes minutes to finish typing. Lag…