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Sep 03, 2026 · 8 min read

Why Preferred Short Videos Quiet Your Brain’s Self-Control Network

A must-read NeuroImage study shows preferred short videos deactivate cognitive-control regions. Plain-language guide—and why this evidence strengthens the case against normalizing short video.

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Development

Aug 31, 2026 · 10 min read

10 More Ways to Make Database Queries Fast (Huge Data, Reports & Scale)

Part 2 of fast database queries: chunk/cursor processing, covering indexes, smarter search, queued reports, replicas, summary tables, upserts, and schema habits—with real Laravel/MySQL examples.

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General

Aug 27, 2026 · 11 min read

Does Short-Form Video Scrolling Make People Dumb?

Does endless short-form video scrolling hurt attention and make us “dumber”? A critical, research-backed look at focus, isolation, curated feeds—and why I do not promote short video.

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Development

Aug 24, 2026 · 10 min read

How to Make Your Database Queries Run Fast (and How Slow Queries Hurt Your App)

Slow queries make apps feel broken. Learn why query speed matters, plus 10 practical best practices with real Laravel/MySQL examples—and room for more practices in Part 2.

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Development

Aug 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Receiving Email Explained: IMAP & POP3 Ports (143, 993, 110, 995)

Learn how receiving email works with IMAP and POP3—ports 143, 993, 110, and 995, SSL vs STARTTLS, when to use which protocol, plus real mail-client and app examples.

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Development

Aug 17, 2026 · 8 min read

Email SMTP Ports Explained: 25, 465, 587 & 2525

Confused about SMTP ports 25, 465, 587, and 2525? Learn what each port does, how TLS works, when to use which one, and real configuration examples for apps and mail clients.

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Java script

Aug 13, 2026 · 11 min read

Advanced JavaScript OOP: Prototypes, Patterns & Real Projects

Go beyond beginner classes: prototypes, private fields, composition, polymorphism, and design patterns—plus a full e-commerce order engine example in JavaScript.

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Java script

Aug 06, 2026 · 9 min read

JavaScript Object-Oriented Programming for Beginners

Learn JavaScript OOP from scratch: objects, constructors, ES6 classes, this, prototypes, and a real library book system example—written for absolute beginners.

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Database

Jul 30, 2026 · 4 min read

XAMPP MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly: Aria Recovery Failed

XAMPP’s “MySQL shutdown unexpectedly” message is vague. Here’s how corrupt Aria recovery logs cause it on Windows—and how to fix it without wiping your databases.

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