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In a short form question: If you do, where do you look for a short time projects?
I'd like to put my skill set to use and work on a project, I'm available for 6-9 months. The problem seems to be for me, that I cannot find any way of finding such project.
I'm quite skilled, I have 15 years of experience, first 3 as a system administrator, then I went full on developer - have been full stack for 2 of those years, then switched my focus fully on the backend - and ended up as plat
The right timing can make all the difference when tracking your progress. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/want-accurate-weight-readings-try-weighing-yourself-at-these-times/#ftag=CADf328eec
The best TVs for gaming and movies from Samsung, Roku and TCL. https://www.cnet.com/videos/three-great-gaming-tvs-under-a-grand-for-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: This great drug cartel drama was Taylor Sheridan's screenwriting debut and it made it to Netflix's Top 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/taylor-sheridans-first-movie-hit-netflixs-top-10-and-its-not-a-western-epic/#ftag=CADf328eec
I was skeptical that Wix AI would be able to create a functional website in just 3 hours, but I was wrong. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-to-build-a-website-using-ai-and-it-only-took-30-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec
A higher price tag also brings a handful of new features and capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16e-vs-iphone-se-2022-how-apple-upgraded-its-budget-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cornell chicken holds legendary status in upstate New York thanks to 75 years of history. You're missing out if you haven't tried it. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/you-need-to-try-this-cornell-chicken-recipe-heres-how-to-make-it-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
Use your old Wi-Fi router to boost the signal of your new equipment using a network cable. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/turn-your-old-wi-fi-router-into-an-access-point/#ftag=CADf328eec
President Donald Trump's tariffs are shifting and changing a week after they were meant to take effect, causing widespread uncertainty and market volatility. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-what-they-mean-for-you-amid-continuing-uncertainty/#ftag=CADf328eec
An expert weighs in on the dos and don'ts of home extension cords. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-ever-plug-these-7-things-into-an-extension-cord/#ftag=CADf328eec
The latest installment of the Sony Spider-Man Universe lands on Netflix. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/kraven-the-hunter-how-to-watch-the-film-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
There are plenty of foods that thrive in a hot cast-iron skillet, but these four ingredients can do real damage to your favorite pots and pans. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-foods-you-shouldnt-cook-in-a-cast-iron-pan/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's the Steam Spring Sale 2025 start times for your timezone, and some predictions as to what we'd like to see discounted.
Sir Kier Starmer believes that AI can do some Whitehall jobs better than human workers.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/uk-pm-says-ai-should-soon-replace-civil-servants
Google's discontinued devices are jumping from Android 12 to Android 14
In a first-of-its-kind deal, Samsung is selling you eight different TVs in one bundle so you can catch every moment of NNCA's March Madness tournament.
Researchers found thousands of iOS apps with hardcoded secrets in plaintext.
Emily in Paris season 5 begins filming in May – here's everything we know about the hit Netflix show's return so far.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/emily-in-paris-season-5
Sonos could drop the ad-based streaming platform, but keep the awesome new home theater tech.
Has vibe coding unlocked the developer in all of us? I gave it a whirl, but it failed to pass the vibe check.
https://www.laptopmag.com/ai/i-tried-vibe-coding-with-claude-sonnet-and-wasnt-impressed
The HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 offers powerful Nvidia RTX 3000 Ada Generation graphics, a respectable amount of general CPU performance, a stunning DreamColor display, plenty of configuration options, and enough ports for a full office setup. It’s also expensive and could stand to have better battery life.
Intel just appointed industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, giving him the challenge of turning around the struggling chipmaker. Tan, a former Intel board member and longtime semiconductor leader, replaces Pat Gelsinger after his sudden departure.
When it comes to professional exchanges, I’ll be the first one to admit that I’m a bit awkward. Sometimes my tone is more terse than intended (sorry!) or I’m just not as clear as I’d like to be from the get-go. Weirdly enough, sometimes I’m more comfortable writing from the perspective of a fictional character than from my own, though it depends on the type of writin
Printers are awful. Buy this little Brother laser printer if you need to print shipping labels or boarding passes, but otherwise my professional advice is to avoid printers at all costs. For example, if you update Windows while your PC is plugged
There are many reasons why it makes sense to have a PC video capture card on hand, such as streaming video from an external device like a gaming console. But did you know you can use a capture card in many different (and creative) ways? We’ve summarized five of them:
November has Black Friday, December has Christmas, and both July and October have Prime Days. But did you know there’s also Amazon’s Spring Sale in March, which has been going on for the past few years?
We don’t know exactly when in March yet, but considering the 2024 Spring Sale event started on March 20th, we’re expecting Amazon to make an official announ
Mysterious GeForce RTX 5060 12 GB emerges as GeForce RTX 5060-series graphics cards get listed in China.
In advance of next week's GTC and GDC trade shows, Nvidia discussed Blackwell availability, where it specifically stated that it has shipped twice as many Blackwell GPUs in the first five weeks as it did Ada GPUs for the first five weeks in 2022 — but that's effectively comparing only the RTX 4090 against four RTX 50-series GPUs launched this year.
Sources say that Asus and Microsoft are working together to build the first Xbox handheld gaming console for launch later this year.
The action follows charges against three men for smuggling Nvidia chips and defrauding companies like Dell and Super Micro.
Researchers at the QIA have developed the world's first hardware-independent quantum-network operating system, supporting applications written with high-level code.
Have you thought about the security risks WordPress websites face? Anders Johansson explores why they are frequent hacker targets and shares how WordPress SQL injection attacks work and how to remove and prevent them. https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/03/how-prevent-wordpress-sql-injection-attacks/
SymfonyLive Paris 2025 (March 27 – 28) and SymfonyLive Berlin 2025 (April 3 – 4) are fast approaching! While an incredible lineup of speakers and topics has already been announced, you still have a chance to take the stage during the lightning talks session… https://symfony.com/blog/in-paris-or-berlin-take-the-lightning-talks-challenge?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed
I went to CES with Engadget for the first time this year and, among the robots, laptops, TVs and more robots, the most exciting products I saw were ones trying to make our homes more eco-friendly in the most low-effort ways possible. I saw an
The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step backward, since nearly all Macs (except the Mac Pro) are
Last week was busy with a bunch of Apple announced news as the company refreshed its Mac and iPad lineups. As a result, there are deals aplenty on older models as part of an apparent clear out. Take, for instance, the
Samsung is changing its revenue-sharing policy and reducing its cut for certain apps so that developers and publishers can get more money from sales. As part of its announcements ahead of this year's upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC), the company said that it's implementing an 80/20 revenue share model for games on the Galaxy Store. Previously, Samsung had a 70/30 sharing model, wherein it took 30 percent of an app's revenue. The new model also applies to games built on the company's
Snapchat's future includes generative AI video Lenses, wherein users can watch themselves cuddling with virtual animals on screen. The first three Lenses the app has launched include the Racoon and Fox, which animate the animals into a Snap. Meanwhile, the third one called Spring Flowers will generate a bouquet of flowers and use a zoom-out effect to reveal who's holding it. All three Lenses, as well as f
WhatsApp never waits long between updates and this time it's reportedly changing how replies look. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that would put all replies to the same
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that the country's mobile browser markets are "not working well for consumers and businesses" and "holding back innovation." Most of the watchdog's ire is directed at Apple for policies such as requiring mobile browsers to use its engine, WebKit and, thus, limiting competitor's abilities to differ
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UX initiatives are often seen as a disruption rather than a means to solving existing problems in an organization. In this post, we’ll explore how you can build trust for your UX work, gain support, and make a noticeable impact. Part of Measure UX and Design Impact by yours truly. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-build-confidence-in-your-ux-work/
Explore how MeshTransmissionMaterial in Three.js bends light, creates refraction effects, and enhances realistic glass-like materials. https://webdesignernews.com/warping-3d-text-inside-a-glass-torus/
Ever spent hours scrolling through font libraries only to find Gothic Blackletter typefaces hidden behind paywalls or riddled with licensing restrictions? You’re not alone. For designers, content creators, and vintage enthusiasts, sourcing high-quality Gothic fonts that balance historical authenticity with modern usability can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. https://webdesignernews.com/free-gothic-blackletter-fonts-for-designers/
Hello! This week we’re reflecting on design that poses for the camera or lays a filter over it. We’re asking if all design must pose for the camera now and peering through a Claude Glass—the 18th century’s equivalent of a photo filter 📸 https://webdesignernews.com/design-through-the-looking-glass/
As sustainability becomes a key focus for businesses, brands are rethinking their visual identities to reflect environmental responsibility. https://webdesignernews.com/eco-friendly-logo-design/
Today, WordPress powers more websites than any other content management system. It didn’t start that way though. The initial groundwork was laid for what was to become WordPress back in 2001. And the open source platform didn’t officially come into being until 2003. https://webdesignernews.com/the-history-of-wordpress-from-2003-to-today/
The update brought Apple Intelligence features to some people and a few features and fixes to everyone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/before-ios-18-4-dont-miss-these-ios-18-1-features-on-your-iphone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Social Security Disability Recipients should check to see if they need to file taxes this year. Here's how to find out if you do or not. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/receive-social-security-disability-insurance-you-might-have-to-file-tax-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/file-your-tax-return-for-free-what-to-know-about-the-irs-free-file-program-and-its-limitations/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company is also adding a handful of other games to the service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/play-lies-of-p-now-before-xbox-game-pass-removes-it-saturday/#ftag=CADf328eec
Can Scottie Scheffler make it three consecutive wins at TPC Sawgrass? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-players-championship-2025-tv-schedule-today-how-to-watch-stream-all-the-pga-tour-golf-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
CNET obtained a T-Mobile memo sent to customers about a $5 per line price hike. The increase only affects some people on older plans. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/exclusive-t-mobile-raising-rates-today-for-more-legacy-customers/#ftag=CADf328eec
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Here's how Invincible season 3 ended on Prime Video, and how it sets up events to come in the Amazon TV show's fourth season.
SAG-AFTRA strikes are set to continue as meaningful protections against AI likenesses remain inadequate.
Benchmarks posted online claim that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D runs better on Windows 10.
Intel has gained a new CEO three months after Pat Gelsinger announced he’d be leaving – Lip-Bu Tan to take post.
Ubisoft has confirmed Assassin's Creed Shadows will support Steam Deck at launch.
It might seem to be a strange phenomenon at first, but if your printer has been cranking out random characters lately, it's because of Windows 11 23H2.
Excel sheets, PDF files, and more, are being leaked.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hacked-tata-technologies-data-leaked-by-ransomware-gang
It's been a barren few years for camera upgrades on the Z Fold series, but that might be changing in 2025.
The most effective techniques to maintain the upper hand in cyberwarfare.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-effective-cybersecurity-is-a-team-effort
A new report claims Samsung could unveil bone-conduction headphones at its July event.
Business is booming for Paramount+ as Landman gets renewed for season 2.
Apple will soon let you change your default map app in iOS 18.4, but US users will miss out –for now.
Sorry The Sims 4 gamers, you'll probably need to upgrade your PC to play Inzoi.
We've got some more evidence showing the upcoming redesign – and it sounds as though production is on schedule.
A Reddit user has hacked an Android smartwatch to run Doom, Half-Life, and Quake.
Installing Linux on my 8-year-old laptop brought it back from the dead with a surprising new perk
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/install-linux-outdated-hp-laptop-windows-10
Marc Benioff was recently featured in an interview discussing Agentic AI and the company's next chapter. He also indicated that Microsoft Copilot is a letdown.
DISMTools is a free and open-source GUI designed to make it easier to use the DISM command-line tool on Windows 11 (and 10), and here's how to get started.
Whether you have a Legion Go or a Legion Go S, you can only change VRAM by going into the BIOS. Here's how to do that.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/how-to-change-vram-bios-on-legion-go-handhelds
Bill Gates says AI will be integrated across all aspects and spheres of our lives, similar to the personal computer era and how it eventually made it to every household.
Your PC will die, someday. Or it will slow down, generate error messages, or — worse still — get hacked. While you could always call a professional, why not solve the problem yourself? And you can, just by learning some basic Windows tasks yourself.
You’ve learned how to take care of yourself in the real world. Your PC is no different. You’ll need to mainta
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If you're looking for fast and reliable internet, both cable and fiber can deliver the goods. But which one should you choose? https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/torn-between-cable-and-fiber-internet-lets-clear-things-up/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you lost or misplaced your COLA notice, we'll show you how to get another one. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/lost-or-tossed-your-cola-letter-dont-fret-heres-how-to-get-another-one/#ftag=CADf328eec
When property taxes and homeowners insurance premiums increase, you'll have a bigger bill. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/my-monthly-mortgage-payment-just-went-up-heres-why-yours-might-too/#ftag=CADf328eec