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Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award and Tips to become an MVP
Recently I was awarded the most prestigious Microsoft MVP Award. Also, a quick bite on how to achieve it!
Why Tamil Kuthu Songs Make Me More Productive While Working From Home
Discover why energetic Tamil kuthu songs surprisingly improve focus and productivity during long work-from-home sessions. Explore the psychology of rhythm, dopamine, stimulation, and flow states.
Local AI Is the Future, and We’re Building Software the Wrong Way
Why local AI should become the default for modern applications. Discover how on-device intelligence creates faster, more private, and more reliable user experiences without turning every feature into a fragile distributed system.
Chrome’s 4GB AI Surprise: Why Google Chrome Is Quietly Downloading Gemini Nano to Your Device
Google Chrome is reportedly downloading a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model silently to user devices. Learn what is happening, why Chrome reinstalls it after deletion, privacy concerns, technical details, how to disable it, and what it means for developers and everyday users.
The “Half-Baked” Bug: Why Modern Tech Communities are Stalling
Research isn’t free; it’s earned. In this blog, I (Praveen Kumar) debug the "half-baked" tech mindset, AI hypocrisy, and why your "cloud chaser" comments need a refactor.
The Quiet Architecture of Trust: Building the SSoC Season 5 Onboarding Almanac
How we turned a static registration list into a privacy-first, self-healing verification system — one subtle decision at a time.
Building SSoC 5.0: 2500 Contributors, One Crazy Journey
A behind-the-scenes look at organising Social Summer of Code 5.0, scaling to 2500+ contributors, building the tech, and helping beginners start their open source journey.
Fixing “Could not create SSL/TLS secure channel” in PowerShell
Fix the “Could not create SSL/TLS secure channel” error in PowerShell. Learn why it happens, how to debug it, and apply both temporary and permanent fixes using TLS and .NET settings.
The “Phoebe R”. DataAnnotation Scam: If It Looks Too Good to Be AI, It’s a Trap
Watch out for the “Phoebe R”. LinkedIn scam! Learn the red flags of this fake DataAnnotation recruiter and how to protect your personal data.
Complete Beginner’s Guide to Micro Frontends - Day 1
Let’s build your first micro frontend application step-by-step. I’ll guide you through creating a simple setup with two micro frontends that can work together.
Future of Technology and AI
The future of technology and AI is an exciting and rapidly evolving field. As advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and other
Stepping Into Leadership (and Loving the Chaos & a Lot of Firsts)
A personal story about stepping into a leadership role at Fitch, embracing uncertainty, and discovering that leadership is just mentoring at scale.
Collection of Free Learning Resources & Personal 1-1 Mentoring
With all the ruckus out there, we all can do the best by using most of the time learning and knowing new things. I have compiled a few good things here.
