Making better developers

  • Striking the Perfect Balance: Navigating the World of Water, Salt, and Electrolytes

    Striking the Perfect Balance: Navigating the World of Water, Salt, and Electrolytes

    Disclaimer: Written by ChatGPT not myself. In the journey toward optimal health, few elements play as crucial a role as water, salt, and electrolytes. Though often overlooked, understanding this trio’s balance is essential, not just for athletes or fitness enthusiasts but for everyone aiming for a vibrant, energetic life. Dive into the fundamentals of maintaining…

  • NextDNS: Yebo Yes

    NextDNS: Yebo Yes

    https://nextdns.io/?from=c9w9rzh7 The Domain Name System (DNS) is fundamentally a system that translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing browsers to load Internet resources. Beyond its primary function, DNS can play a crucial role in defending against malware and other cyber threats in several ways: DNS Filtering DNS filtering involves blocking requests to known malicious domains.…

  • It’s About to get Transformers Real

    It’s About to get Transformers Real

    In an era where technology increasingly intersects with every facet of our lives, the imperative to maintain our human agency and independence has never been more critical. As we navigate this digital age, the call to action is clear: we must prioritize the cultivation of our own skills and knowledge, ensuring that technology serves as…

  • Rhymes for the mind

    Rhymes for the mind

    Triggers ignite, but I’ll rewrite,Mindful choices, my guiding light. or Triggers flare, yet I’ll declare,Mindful paths, my guiding glare. With Each false instinct faced, I pause and see,My power to choose what’s best for me.With habits formed, and strength in hand,I navigate life, on solid land. Breathe in deep, let worries cease,Mindfulness brings inner peace.With…

  • How to view a credit card

    How to view a credit card

    Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash Savings where you pay the bank for using it; the more you use, the more you pay. Medical bills might be more than now, but rather a fixed broken hand and debt than being unable to work like you once did. Banks are highly motivated and incentivized to keep you using your…

  • Coffee: The requirement of developers… Tea anyone?

    Coffee: The requirement of developers… Tea anyone?

    Many developers always overlook coffee. The fact stands that with the right cup-pa, you could do magic. Some of these instant-coffee options could lead to disaster as your body tries to cope with the “think toxins.” In South Africa, we have popular options like “Jacobs, Rico”, etc. These all taste great, but too much would…

  • Unjustified Inequality Explained

    Unjustified Inequality Explained

    Photo by Gilly Stewart on Unsplash Many people believe that some level of inequality is justified, arguing that roles requiring higher levels of education and responsibility, like a doctor, should command higher pay than jobs like a janitor. But what constitutes unjustified inequality? To delve into this, it’s crucial to understand the concept of a debt-based currency, which…

  • Choices we made when we were small.

    Choices we made when we were small.

    Why do some people seem less intelligent? This question opens up a fascinating exploration into human behavior and development. In conversations with family members, topics like parenting effectiveness, nutritional adequacy during childhood, and the impact of traumatic births often come up. These factors can influence a person’s development but don’t necessarily determine their ability to…

  • To beat the Devil

    To beat the Devil

    Ignorance often leads to pain, and to mitigate this, we must expand our knowledge and recognize our limitations, striving continuously for improvement. From childhood, we’ve all experienced confusion and sometimes distress over our parents’ actions. My hope is to alleviate such misunderstandings and ideally eliminate them for future generations. Consider this: the cover-up is usually…

  • Bot For Stories

    Bot For Stories

    Photo by Mattia Faloretti on Unsplash This is an idea that has not left my mind. The idea was to create a cross-platform Application that asked specific questions. Basic questions would determine what morals/personality/ the user has written a story to contradict the values or at least provide clarity on why someone else might differ. While simultaneously pointing…

  • To save a national grid from collapse with IoT

    To save a national grid from collapse with IoT

    Photo by Fré Sonneveld on Unsplash Goal: Reduce energy waste and/or consumption to help protect Electric grids Background: South Africa has what is known as load shedding. During peak demand, electrical demand can increase to about 10-20% as households start to cook and businesses close for the day. And our National grid can not keep up, leading to…

  • Best Debugging Tips/Tactics: Top 11

    Best Debugging Tips/Tactics: Top 11

    Photo by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash Acknowledging the usual Culprit first Hardware Debugging: When your device overheats, it’s a sign that something’s amiss—unless you’re running a program that justifies the high temperature. If you’ve opted for a budget computer, make sure it meets your needs. For instance, a 2010 laptop might struggle with 2022 AAA games, leading to…