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I thought I was just improving my portfolio.

Sometimes the best learning happens when you're trying to solve a completely different problem.A few weeks ago, I decided to redesign my portfolio. At first, it seemed like a simple project. I wanted to improve the design, add a Services section, and make it better represent the kind of software engineer I'm becoming.Then I thought, "Why not improve the SEO while I'm here?" I expected to spend an hour adding a few meta tags. Instead, I ended up learning much more than I expected.It started with

Can't upgrade your laptop's storage? Here's the cheap workaround I've been using for years

A few years ago, running low on storage for a laptop meant a ten-minute fix with a screwdriver. Now it means either buying a new machine or paying a premium to have more storage configured. Neither option feels reasonable when the laptop itself works fine. I've dealt with this across multiple machines, and the workaround I've landed on costs almost nothing to start

Framework customer data leaked in zero-day attack: What you need to know

If you've bought a Framework PC, you'll want to keep an eye out for identity thieves. The modular computer maker informed all its customers on August 6 that a data breach compromised their sensitive information.

4 excellent new Netflix shows to binge this weekend (August 7-9)

August has a ton in store for Netflix subscribers in the U.S., particularly if you're a fan of thrillers (The Last House, The Whisper Man), insane documentaries (Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy), and Shane Gillis (Tires, season 3). But the streaming gods do like to tease us, so unfortunately, it's not all available just yet. But what is available isn't too shabb

4 ways to repurpose an old Xbox Kinect camera

The Xbox Kinect was Microsoft’s big push into motion and gesture-controlled gaming, debuting right around the same time as the PlayStation Move and the up-on-your-feet console that started the craze, the Nintendo Wii. The only issue is the latter hardware had a head-start over the competition by about four years. Microsoft never really knew how to market the Kinect,

These 5 self-hosted apps run great on your Raspberry Pi—until they don't

A Raspberry Pi is a great way to get started in the world of self-hosting. Some models are still relatively inexpensive; they use very little power, and you can run a surprising number of self-hosted services. Some services, such as Pi-hole, can run well on a Raspberry Pi indefinitely, but there are other services that can soon grow beyond what the single-board comp

3 award-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (August 7-9)

Netflix's library is full of acclaimed movies that can often get buried under the rubble of trending titles that turn up every week. Whenever I can't decide what to watch on Netflix, I like browsing through older award-winners. And more often than not, I end up finding some real winners.

App Store Rejection of the Week: Dark Hours

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Psychological Warfare in Reverse Engineering (2015)

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The BMW M2 is overkill—its cheaper sibling is all the sports car you really need

The problem with high-performance cars is that the version at the top of the lineup isn't always the one that makes the most sense. Manufacturers spend years perfecting their flagship models, adding sharper handling, more power, and track-focused upgrades, but those improvements often come with compromises that make them harder to live with every day.

A Comprehensive Guide to React JS: Building Dynamic Web Applications

Understanding React JSReact JS is a powerful JavaScript library used for building user interfaces, primarily for web applications. Developed by Facebook, it allows developers to create large web applications that can change data without reloading the page. This results in a smooth user experience and is especially useful for creating dynamic content. Key Features of React JSInnovative Component-Based Architecture:React organizes the user interface into small, manageable components. Ea

Assembly Hall of Shame

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I simplified my desk with one USB cable and it completely changed how I use my computer

I've been using an M4 Mac mini as my main workhorse since December 2024, and for most of that time, its lack of USB-A ports was a major limitation, as I noted in my review. For more than a year and a half, I had to make do with USB-A adapters, using them to connect all kinds of peripherals, and they genuinely limited how I used the tiny Mac desktop. Recently, howeve

Oracle bans AI-generated code from OpenJDK

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Build Snappy Offline-First Apps: Introducing SWR and IndexedDB-powered useResource in react-hook-lab

Data fetching in modern React apps often forces a trade-off: either you build complex caching infrastructure, or you accept awkward layout shifts, loading spinners, and sluggish transitions. SWR (Stale-While-Revalidate) changed the game for in-memory fetching, but what if your app needs to work seamlessly offline, cache gigabytes of data securely, and coordinate state across browser tabs?Today, I'm thrilled to announce the release of useResource, a highly optimized React hook designed to tackle

5 ESP32-powered WLED lighting projects to make this weekend (Aug 7 - 9)

WLED lets you control multiple LED strips at a time using a single microcontroller. It’s accessible in that you can flash the firmware with a web browser, and minimal soldering is necessary. WLED can be controlled with a browser or a web app, and it even integrates natively with Home Assistant.

An all-sky map of half a million supermassive black holes

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I thought Google Calendar was boring until I found these 7 features

For years, I only used Google Calendar for the bare minimum—adding events, getting reminders, and moving on. It got the job done, but I would still end up forgetting errands and juggling separate apps for tasks and reminders. So I decided to figure out why Google Calendar is often referred to as a productivity powerhouse, and I immediately realized how much I’d been

These 3 brilliant Prime Video shows are worth watching this weekend (August 7-9)

It's August, and Prime Video has released its schedule for new and returning shows this month. Like many action fans, I'm looking forward to the return of Reacher, which premieres next week. Alan Ritchson has done an amazing job playing Lee Child's creation, and I pray the show continues for many seasons to come.

responsive-tailwind: The Utility That Refuses To Build Your Class Names

Compile-time breakpoint validation, and the redundancy that makes it workEvery time someone sees the API for the first time, I get the same reaction:responsive({ base: "flex flex-col gap-4", md: "md:flex-row",});"Why am I typing md twice?"Fair question. The obvious version of this library writes the prefix for you: you pass md: "flex-row", it returns "md:flex-row", everyone goes home happy. I didn't build that, and not because I ran out of time. That version is broken by design, and the redund