Richard Djarbeng's Technical Posts
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The Google vs. FFmpeg Debate: AI Finds a Bug, But Who Has to Fix It?
In the vast world of software, a recent conflict has flared up between Google’s elite security team and the volunteer maintainers of FFmpeg, a project that powers countless apps you...
100 Posts Later: My Lessons Learnt From Building This Blog (rdjarbeng.com)
Changes Since the Start Reaching the milestone of 100 website posts is a moment for reflection. What started as a simple platform to share thoughts has grown into a comprehensive...
Where to Find Data: A Curated List of Free Datasets and Repositories
In data science and machine learning, data is the new oil—it’s the fuel that powers our models and insights. But finding the right data can be a challenge. Whether you’re...
Why Can I Pay for Netflix Instantly, But Not Send $5 To My Brother Abroad? Enter Revolut
In my last post, I wrote about a weird paradox: paying for Netflix with a card is a seamless, one-second breeze, but sending $100 to a friend or family member...
I Tried to Replace an Interior Designer with Gemini. Here's What Happened.
When I finally got access to Gemini Pro, I had one main goal: to test its new image generation capabilities, which I’d heard referred to by the intriguing codename “Nano...
Why Does Restarting Your Computer (or Router) Actually Work?
Ever stared at your frozen screen, shrugged, and hit restart? Same with that finicky WiFi router. What exactly does it do? Spoiler: Nobody really knows. It’s the tech equivalent of...
A Chronological Look At AI: A Decade-by-Decade Evolution
Here we cut through the noise to deliver a clear, compelling history of this transformative technology; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. From the theoretical roots of the 1940s to the...
RURA Announces Revised Electricity End-User Tariffs Effective October 2025
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has notified the public of a revision to the Electricity End-User Tariff. The revised tariffs will take effect on 01 October 2025. In residential...
Free HD Background Remover: Effortless Image Editing Tool
Need to remove the background from an image while preserving full HD quality? This web app makes it simple; no sign-ups, subscriptions, or hidden fees. Just upload your photo, tweak...
Complete Machine Learning package- learn by doing
Are you fascinated by machine learning but have no idea where to start? Do you find yourself jumping between YouTube tutorials, blog posts, and dense textbooks, only to end up...
What is HackerOne and Their Bug Bounty Program?
What on earth is a Bug Bounty? No it’s not about hunting insects. If you are in the information security field the term might be familiar to you but if...
A Decade of Singapore FinTech Festival 2025-Decoding an Email
Today, I want to share something interesting that landed in my inbox – an email from Sopnendu Mohanty, the Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN). The...