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Terminal setup for developer productivity

Ever since I got my first device, I've been very fascinated with Linux distros. I recently realised I'm happier if I stop caring about distros. I've missed a total of three interviews because I was

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Terminal setup for developer productivity

Ever since I got my first device, I've been very fascinated with Linux distros. I recently realised I'm happier if I stop caring about distros. I've missed a total of three interviews because I was

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Is AM4 Still Worth It in 2026, and how Close Are Chinese Chips to AMD and Nvidia?

I built my daily driver about a year ago. Ryzen 5 5500, AM4 socket, DDR4. I didn't want to spend extra on AM5 at the time. I do wish I got more RAM but I have yet to regret the AM4 or R5 5500 choic

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What Android developer registry means for sideloading and opensource

Starting September 2026, anybody who wants to make an app for Android (even if they're not publishing on PlayStore) will need to register with Google (with govt-issued IDs). Brave, EFF, The Tor Proje

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Macbook Neo is interesting and compromised at the same time

Apple announced the MacBook Neo two days ago. $599. iPhone chip. Four colors including "citrus" yellow. Ships March 11. I'm not an Apple user but I've been following rumors for a while. With the spe

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The Productivity Tools I Actually Use (And Why It's Mostly Pen and Paper)

I've read many productivity tool roundups. Many say they've tried hundreds. Trello. Notion. Todoist. Asana. Pomodoro timer. Obsidian. My list is shorter. I use a desk calendar, phone alarms, and a

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Best tools for developers who write technical blogs

Writing code is one thing. Writing *about* code is a completely different kind of beast. And most advice on "blogging tools" is aimed at lifestyle bloggers optimizing for Pinterest traffic, not dev

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