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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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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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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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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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Give Me 5 Minutes To Show What You Can Actually Do With NVIDIA's Model Catalog- The AI Superstore:

If you visit the NVIDIA Build catalog today, you are greeted by a massive list of numbers, acronyms, and technical jargon. You will see names like “Nemotron,” “Gemma,” and “Mistral.”...

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The Good Kind of Tired: Why “Happily Exhausted” Deserves Its Own Word

You know the feeling. Your legs are jelly after the final whistle, your eyes burn after the last line of code compiles, your arms ache from carrying a laughing kid...

Hilarious Spam Email from Elon Musk Allegedly

Usually I delete spam/phishing emails, but this one was so blatantly fake and hilarious that I had to make a post about it. Here is the full unedited email I...

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Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Record with Epic Chess Marathon for Children's Education

On April 20, 2024, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya made history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, playing continuously for over 60 hours in New...

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Finally AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Richard Djarbeng

Glad to acquire my Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate Certification. It took many months of preparation and it was worth it. View the verified credential on Credly Domains...

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Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Ban Cash Bouquets

As Valentine’s Day approaches, lovers across East Africa will have to rethink their gift ideas as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have all taken a firm stance against the popular trend...

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Prague's Spinning Head, Astro Clock and Free Apples!

Got another update from my friend Robert on his Europe trip! Today, he’s in Prague, Czech Republic, and sent me some really cool stuff. This Crazy Spinning Kafka Statue First...

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About Me

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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