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How to Find Places Where You've Logged In with Google

Using your Google account to log into external apps and websites is incredibly convenient. It saves you from creating new passwords and speeds up the signup process. However, over time,...

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Google Cloud TLS Certificate Changes in Q2 2026: Important Update for GCP users

If you manage client applications that interact with Google Cloud services, please take note of an upcoming infrastructure change. In Q2 2026, Google is updating the Transport Layer Security (TLS)...

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Security
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Google Cloud Security Best Practices

Managing service account keys and API keys securely within your Google Cloud environment is a critical responsibility for any organization. Recent security trends highlight a glaring issue: long-lived credentials lacking...

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Technology
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Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1

On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...

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The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months

I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....

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Technology
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Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.

The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...

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Just Do The Thing - Chris Williamson on The Things That Are Not Doing The Thing

There’s this video on ‘Doing the Thing’ that I like so much so I’m gonna share it with you. Chris Williamson shares a perspective on productivity and procrastination. The video...

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Chinese Noodles In Kigali

Finding Chinese noodles in Kigali isn’t something you’d expect, but here we are. I picked up a packet of Lao Tan Sauerkraut Beef Noodles (117g + toppings) from the Chinese...

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Half Of A Yellow Sun By Author Chimamanda Ngozi First Look

I finally picked up a copy of Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The blurb at the back doesn’t give away too many spoilers, but I am...

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Navigating Kigali- motorbikes and an accent

In Kigali, Rwanda one of the major forms of transport is using a motor taxi. Here you can find them riding along most roads or parked at a corner waiting...

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The Big 3 Music Labels: Universal, Sony, and Warner

The Titans of Sound: Inside the Big Three Music Labels

The global music industry is effectively an oligopoly. While it may seem like there are thousands of record labels out there, the vast majority of commercial music—estimates often cite over...

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Let There Be Memes: A Curated Collection of Internet Gold

Welcome to my personal gallery of memes and pictures that have made me laugh, think, or just nod in solemn agreement. In the vast, chaotic landscape of the internet, these...

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Lessons From 1,000 Days on the Road Funny Yet Interesting TED Talk

Lessons From 1,000 Days on the Road Funny Yet Interesting TED Talk

Travel & events

"Run Go" by Stonebwoy With Lyrics About the Simple Life

Music
Be Prepared From the Goat in Hoodwinked

Be Prepared From the Goat in Hoodwinked

Film & animation
Red Bull of Course: Flying a Plane Through Tunnels

Red Bull of Course: Flying a Plane Through Tunnels

Entertainment
Why Blaming Others Only Holds You Back- the Robinson's Scene

Why Blaming Others Only Holds You Back- the Robinson's Scene

Film & animation
Earthen Vessel by Theophilus Sunday, Spirit Pray Ministration

Earthen Vessel by Theophilus Sunday, Spirit Pray Ministration

Music
This Video Follows Content Creator Taxman Visuals as He Embarks on an Ambitious Tour Across East Africa, Beginning With His Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda.

This Video Follows Content Creator Taxman Visuals as He Embarks on an Ambitious Tour Across East Africa, Beginning With His Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda.

Travel & events
Duncan Laurence - Loving You Ls a Losing Game (Lyrics) Arcade

Duncan Laurence - Loving You Ls a Losing Game (Lyrics) Arcade

Music

Anthropic Is Pulling Top Talent From All the Big Institutions

Anthropic Is Pulling Top Talent From All the Big Institutions

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We All Started With Hello World

We All Started With Hello World

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What You Order Vs What You Get

What You Order Vs What You Get

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Shopping and Finding Shirts Without Logos and Branding.

Shopping and Finding Shirts Without Logos and Branding.

Memes
Telegram With the Burn on the WhatsApp Announcement

Telegram With the Burn on the WhatsApp Announcement

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Whatsapp Announces Usernames for Users-29th June, 2026

Whatsapp Announces Usernames for Users-29th June, 2026

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No Be Small matter-Pun on Ayew

No Be Small matter-Pun on Ayew

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Do Not Take a Trojan Horse Home

Do Not Take a Trojan Horse Home

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I am a Computer Engineer and Machine Learning Enthusiast with a passion for Internet of Things (IoT) and AI applications. I specialize in building data-driven solutions and deploying low-cost technologies for real-world impact. Currently, I am expanding my expertise in Deep Learning and building on AWS.


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