As a third-year student deeply passionate about computer science, I am often amazed by the captivating “real-time” nature of modern internet applications. Whether it’s the split-second delivery of messages in instant messaging software, the seamless synchronization of multi-person editing in online collaborative documents, or the millisecond-level data refresh on financial trading platforms, these seemingly ordinary…
It’s not been a great week for calm beachside bathing: on Monday I was writing about all four Jaws movies coming to a streaming device near you, and now Netflix’s new critical hit The Survivors will make you wary of what might wash up. The six-part series has become one of the best Netflix shows…
Nintendo Switch 2 users are reporting console online bans due to the use of the Mig Flash tool The tool allows players to back up legally purchased games It raises the question of console and game ownership amid the industry’s shift away from physical game copies The build-up to the Nintendo Switch 2‘s launch was…
Well, we all knew Prime Day was on the horizon, and Amazon has made it official. Prime Day is returning in 2025, kicking off on July 8. Here’s the kicker, though – Prime Day isn’t just a two-day affair for 2025, it’s going to be a deal behemoth lasting four full days before wrapping at…
Bridging Design and Code with Image-to-Compose UI The Declarative Advantage of Jetpack Compose Okay, so, Jetpack Compose is kind of a big deal. Instead of messing around with XML, you describe what you want your UI to look like using code. This declarative approach makes things way easier to understand and maintain. Think of it…
React Native is a great tool—but handling animations, complex lists, and native features can sometimes lead to performance issues. Here’s a quick guide for devs looking to improve their app’s responsiveness: 🧠 Avoid unnecessary re-renders using React.memo 📜 Use FlatList & SectionList for rendering long lists efficiently 🎞️ Optimize animations with react-native-reanimated 🧩 Offload intensive…
A simple and modern Todo List app built with performance and UX in mind. Don’t get confused. MADA means ADAM in reverse. 🎯 What is Mada TodoList? Mada TodoList is a sleek, fast, and responsive task management web application. I built it to sharpen my frontend skills and explore the capabilities of Next.js 15 with…
It’s official: Nintendo has confirmed that its next Direct will be all about Donkey Kong Bananza! Focusing on this big release alone, the upcoming Nintendo Direct will feature “roughly 15 minutes of information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game”. Some fans may have been hoping for a bit more of a bombastic June Nintendo…
If you’re anything like me since getting your hands on a PlayStation Portal, you’ll have been constantly looking for ways to kit it out and make the most of the handheld device. There are some obvious ways to add some bling or extra functionality, or protection to the Portal with an accessory. As soon as…
If you’re working on personal projects or between jobs, you’re probably looking for ways to stay productive without adding another monthly subscription. ChatGPT Plus can be helpful, but at $20/month, it’s not always easy to justify—especially if you’re only using it for occasional coding tasks. Many developers in this situation turn to free ChatGPT alternatives…
