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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.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleWhy 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.
Read ArticleTop 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.
Read ArticleHow to Fix "Washed Out" Videos on Streaming Services
Streaming platforms often compress video feeds, leading to dull colors and soft images. Learn how gamma correction and saturation adjustments can restore visual fidelity on YouTube and Twitch.
Read ArticleDoes Your Browser Use Too Much RAM?
Chrome is notorious for memory usage. We dive into how tab suspension works, why unused tabs drain your battery, and how to automate memory management without losing your place.
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