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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy LapGear Home Office Pro Lap Desk.
If you use a laptop while on the go, this fantastic lap desk can make things a lot easier on you.
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Today’s POTD features one of nature’s most beautiful things: a bright-red rose blossom covered with the remnants of a morning dew. I hope you like it.
Enjoy these “Pictures of the Day”?
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Question from Kevin: I’m a retired computer tech and I have lots of funny stories to tell from my working days.
I’m sure you do as well.
What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you while working as a tech? [Read more…]
Key Challenges in Artificial Intelligence Development and How to Overcome ThemWhat makes AI development different? Traditional software follows predictable patterns. Engineers write code that produces consistent outputs for given inputs. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence introduces new variables. AI models learn from data. It makes their behavior more complex to predict and control.
This fundamental difference affects every development aspect, from planning to testing and scaling. Yet, there’s nothing impossible to handle with the proper planning. [Read more…]
According to Profile Tree, 90% of college students worldwide actively use social media as a strong and reliable academic resource. A lot of educational institutions around the globe have accepted social media as a powerful tool for learning. Further, as per QS Quacquarelli Symonds, 87% of UK students claim to use social media daily.
However, it is important to prioritise your safety when using social media applications. As reported by Astra Security on 9th January 2025, there used to be 2200 cyberattacks per day. What you share on social media might be your decision, but what others choose to do with that information and data may not always be in your control. Therefore, it is essential to take your online safety and security seriously.
In this article, we shall explore the top 9 critical social media safety tips that every student should be aware of in 2025. Let’s get started. [Read more…]