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Dec 15, 2025 • Engineering

AI and the State of Software Development in 2025

How AI has changed day-to-day engineering work, hiring signals, and what teams should focus on to ship reliably.

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Dec 10, 2025 • Video Tech

The Truth About "4K" Streaming Bitrates

Why does your high-res stream still look blocky? We dive into the difference between resolution and bitrate, and why compression artifacts happen.

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Dec 05, 2025 • Performance

Why Background Tabs are Killing Your Laptop Battery

Your browser is the silent battery drainer. Learn how JavaScript loops and memory swapping in background tabs destroy your battery life.

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Nov 28, 2025 • Productivity

Top 5 Chrome Extensions for Productivity in 2025

Boost your workflow with these essential tools. From focus management to AI assistance, here is what you need installed this year.

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Nov 20, 2025 • Video Tech

How to Fix "Washed Out" Videos on Streaming Services

Streaming platforms often compress video feeds, leading to dull colors and soft images. Restore visual fidelity with these simple adjustments.

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Nov 12, 2025 • Performance

Does Your Browser Use Too Much RAM?

Chrome is notorious for memory usage. We dive into how tab suspension works and how to automate memory management.

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