Choosing the Best MicroSD Card for Your Samsung Galaxy S5

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If you’ve been thinking about expanding your Samsung Galaxy S5’s storage, you’re in the right place. The Galaxy S5 comes with decent internal storage, but let’s face it—photos, videos, and apps can fill it up pretty quickly. A microSD card is the perfect solution to give your phone the extra space it needs while keeping … Read more

Step-by-step guide to format Java in Visual Studio Code

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Let’s face it—messy code is frustrating. Whether you’re debugging, sharing your work, or just trying to make sense of your own code, keeping everything tidy is a must. That’s where Visual Studio Code (aka VS Code) comes in handy. It’s got built-in tools and awesome extensions like Prettier that make formatting your code a breeze. … Read more

Guide to Trim Video in iMovie on Your iPad or iPhone

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Today, I’m going to share a step-by-step tutorial on how to trim the end of a video using iMovie. Whether you’re making a short film, an explainer video, or just editing a clip for social media, you may need to trim your footage. iMovie, Apple’s free video editing software, is an excellent tool for this … Read more

Taking a Selfie Photo on the Android / Google Phones Using Voice Commands

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Taking selfies has never been easier, thanks to virtual assistants like Google Assistant. Whether you’re capturing a quick moment or perfecting your Instagram shot, voice commands make the process effortless. Saying, “Hey Google, take a selfie,” is a convenient way to snap photos hands-free, leaving you free to strike your best pose. Virtual assistants like … Read more

How To Restart a Galera Cluster in 4 Easy Steps

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On occasion, you may have the need to restart a Galera Cluster. This could be part of a maintenance procedure, system/node recovery after a power failure, or for another reason. Before proceeding, please take a backup of your database to prevent any potential data loss. Also, ensure that all your nodes have the same configuration … Read more

Trim Video For Your Instagram Story Video in 4 Simple Steps

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Instagram Stories allow users to share moments with their followers through short, engaging videos. Sometimes, you may need to trim your Story video to fit within the time limits or to remove unnecessary footage. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you trim an Instagram Story video efficiently. Step 1: Open Instagram Stories Launch the Instagram … Read more

Help! How to unlock your Windows PC

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Getting locked out of your laptop due to a disabled sign-in option can be frustrating and disruptive to your workflow. If you are encountering this issue, it is likely that your device has been locked as a security measure following multiple failed sign-in attempts or repeated unexpected shutdowns. In this blog post, we will explore … Read more

How to Deploy a Spring Boot Application to AWS, GCP, and Azure

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In this post, we will discuss how to deploy a Spring Boot application on three popular cloud platforms – AWS, GCP, and Azure. We will also compare and contrast their containerization services. Sure, here is a comparison table for the containerization services provided by AWS, GCP, and Azure: Criteria AWS GCP Azure Service Name Amazon … Read more

Deploy a Laravel Application on AWS EKS: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Let’s walk through how to run a Laravel project on AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). AWS EKS makes working with Kubernetes easier by handling all the heavy lifting—setup, operation, and maintenance—so you can focus on what really matters: building great applications. It’s reliable too, with multi-AZ (availability zone) deployments that keep everything running smoothly, even … Read more

Formatting Python Code in IntelliJ – 5 minute read

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Let’s go through the steps to configure and format Python code in IntelliJ IDEA. Note that IntelliJ IDEA is a versatile IDE and not specifically tailored for Python. Therefore, you’ll need to install and configure the Python plugin for IntelliJ IDEA. First, let’s install and configure the Python plugin: Once you have the Python plugin … Read more

How to Use Zoom to Record Yourself and Post Video on Instagram

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With remote working and learning now becoming a norm, tools like Zoom have become essential in our daily lives. But apart from just video conferencing, Zoom also offers a great platform to record videos, which can then be shared on various social media platforms like Instagram. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a … Read more

The Best Ransomware Protection Tools: Top Picks for 2025

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Ransomware attacks are a growing concern for users, targeting both personal computers and business systems. These malicious programs can encrypt your files and demand hefty payments for their release, causing financial and emotional distress. With ransomware incidents on the rise globally, no one is immune—from individual users losing cherished photos to businesses facing massive operational … Read more

Enhancing Your TikTok Videos with Emojis: A Step-by-Step Guide

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TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms for creative expression and viral video trends. To make your TikTok videos more engaging and expressive, one effective way is to incorporate emojis. Emojis add a touch of personality, humor, and emotion to your content, making it more relatable and appealing to viewers. In … Read more

Understanding the Brown Box Icons on Your Files in Windows 11

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Windows 11 introduced many new features, a fresh design, and improved performance. Among these updates, users have noticed new symbols on file icons. One such icon, a brown box appearing on the bottom left corner, has sparked questions. This article explains what these icons mean, why they appear, and how to manage them. What Does … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Installing NGINX on a cPanel Host

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NGINX is a high-performance web server that also functions as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTP cache. Integrating NGINX with cPanel can enhance your server’s efficiency and speed. This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration process. Prerequisites Step 1: Backup Your Server Before making any changes, ensure you have a complete … Read more

Start Developing .NET Core on Linux/Ubuntu in 5 minutes

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The Microsoft .NET framework is a powerful and versatile platform for developing a wide range of applications. Initially, .NET was restricted to Windows environments, but with the advent of .NET Core, you can now develop .NET applications on macOS and Linux too. This blog will walk you through the process of creating a .NET project … Read more

How to Migrate Data From MySQL to InfluxDB Time-Series Database

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MySQL and InfluxDB are both popular database management systems that serve different purposes. MySQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that is primarily used for storing structured data, while InfluxDB is a time-series database that is specifically designed for storing and querying time-stamped data. One of the key differences between MySQL and InfluxDB is … Read more

How to Configure MariaDB/MySQL as a Grafana Datasource

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Grafana is an open-source data visualization and monitoring tool that allows users to create dashboards and panels to display data from various sources in a user-friendly and interactive manner. It supports a wide range of data sources including popular databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as cloud-based services like Amazon Web … Read more

Laravel Unit Testing – HOW TO with Code Examples

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on unit testing within the Laravel framework. Laravel, known for its elegant syntax and powerful features, also offers a robust testing environment, making it an excellent choice for modern web applications. This guide specifically focuses on unit testing, a software testing method where individual units of source code are tested … Read more

Top 5 AI-powered Cloud Software Test Tools

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the software testing industry, making it easier to automate complex testing tasks and improve the accuracy and reliability of testing results. In this article, we will explore the top five AI-powered software testing tools and compare their features and capabilities. Testim.io Testim.io is an AI-based test automation platform that enables … Read more

How to Export Data From MySQL to Prometheus in 7 Steps

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MySQL/MariaDB is a widely used relational database management system (RDBMS) that is designed for storing, retrieving, and managing structured data. It is an excellent choice for data-intensive applications that require a robust and scalable database. On the other hand, Prometheus is a monitoring system that is designed to collect and store time-series data. It is … Read more

Laravel – How to send mail using Amazon SES

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In this guide, we will explore how to send emails using Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) in a Laravel application. Amazon SES is a scalable and cost-effective email sending service that handles the complex details of email delivery. Laravel, a robust PHP framework, provides seamless ways to integrate with services like Amazon SES. By integrating … Read more