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New evidence claims Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon could be listening to you on your devices
These companies and their representatives gas lit us into thinking we were crazy and conspiracy theorists for suggesting they were listening to us. Then it turns out they were all along! I cannot say I am surprised they have been doing this because social media companies are inherently evil...- ken_gitahi
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Reddit CEO hints that subreddit paywalls are on the way
What is wrong with these people? Haven't they seen what has happened to news sites with paywalled content? I am not saying Reddit might suffer revenue loss if it does this, but the past is a huge indicator it might.- ken_gitahi
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What is the most interesting personal project you are building right now?
As a developer, building projects is one of the best ways to stay sharp, learn new skills and technology, and building projects to add to your portfolio if you are looking for work. Many developers work on personal projects, some fun and some they never finish (trust me, there are endless memes...- ken_gitahi
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Word counters
I use Google Docs which has a word counter within it, but if I use it depends on the case. I do not check the word counter if I am doing my own writing. I just let the ideas flow and write as much as I can to ensure the content is as complete as possible. In any case, editing and proofreading...- ken_gitahi
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Mechanical keyboards
I use a very old keyboard that came with a desktop I bought years ago. I don't know if it is mechanical, through. I tried to use the one that came with my laptop, but the travel was too short, and the keys were too squishy. So I dug this one up and have been using it since. Funny thing is, the...- ken_gitahi
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Can you make a living only from freelancing?
You can, but you have to be strategic about it. Crucially, you need a strong skillset and be prepared to market yourself effectively. You must also be prepared to build a consistent client base and manage your own finances. This last one can be tricky, especially when it comes to taxes...- ken_gitahi
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Freelancing has become so competitive these days.
I was just talking to a buddy about this the other day. We used to get steady work a few years ago, but it's much harder now. We would bid on Upwork (then called Odesk) and later People Per Hour, and we would get work easily. Now, it's all terrible. The job descriptions are too vague (meaning...- ken_gitahi
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Have you started a successful blog in the last year?
I am curious if anyone here has started a successful blog in the last year. From what I have been reading, bloggers have been facing a saturation problem, algorithm challenges, competition from social media platforms like TikTok, and monetization challenges. On Twitter, some say one of their...- ken_gitahi
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How Often Do You Read Books?
Used to read a lot when I was younger, and then that hobby died when I started working. However, lately, I read more than I used to in the past. The funny thing is that I read more documentation, news articles, and research materials than I do what one would consider traditional books.- ken_gitahi
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How often do you repeat clients?
All.the.time. Not having repeat clients is disastrous for any freelancer. Even when we do not speak for a few months, I know I can reach out and ask for some work because I have cultivated those relationships over the years and done a great enough job for them that they would not mind giving...- ken_gitahi
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How long have you been a freelancer?
Some of the most common challenges for me have been late payments, vague project scopes (clients not putting what they need in clear enough terms), and scope creep top the list. Additional ones I can think of include unrealistic deadlines, inconsistent communication, and the constant hustle to...- ken_gitahi
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Social media has improved human communication
Yes! You said what I wanted more eloquently than I could. I love Social media, but I hate the algorithms that trap people into not exploring what is just beyond their comfort zones- ken_gitahi
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What streaming providers do you use?
Spotify and YouTube for music and then we sail the high seas for everything else- ken_gitahi
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How Many Seasons Do You Have?
We have a dry season that extends from December to February, then a rainy one from Feb to July, then a cold one from July to August, another dry month in September and then rains in October and November, sometimes December.- ken_gitahi
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Social media has improved human communication
Social media is a great tool, but I think it has fragmented society. There are a lot more ech chambers and it's getting harder to reach people with reasonable debates because they are so set on their ways and opinions.- ken_gitahi
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Beware of fake clients on Telegram – Protect yourself
Things ate tough enough for new freelancers who are just looking for their first projects or their first significant client. Then they meet these scammers without knowing how to protect themselves and fall for their schemes. Sometimes I feel like experienced freelancers have the responsibility...- ken_gitahi
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What browser do you like to use?
I have used them all, but I have settled on Chrome. Chrome used to hog memory on my system, so I switched to Opera. It started doing the same thing, and I switched to Firefox. Then, Firefox had an issue with some WebGL stuff I wanted to run, so I decided to look at Chrome again. Surprisingly...- ken_gitahi
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Beware of fake clients on Telegram – Protect yourself
There are also some clients who assign tasks with unrealistic payment amounts and then scam you at the end. For example, a guy was saying on Reddit that he was asked to copy 12,000 words from several images and add them to a PDF for $4000 by a client on Telegram. That is a great deal, so they...- ken_gitahi
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What tips would you give someone looking to succeed in the freelance world?
From personal experience: 1. Never stop learning. The market shifts so fast and only freelancers who adapt survive 2. Put everything in writing. This will help avoid misunderstandings and scope creep 3. Do not do too much for free. Doing some work for free can be a great way of getting clients...- ken_gitahi
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