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Alvin Wanjala-Senior Writer for Programming

Alvin Wanjala

Senior Writer for Programming

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About Alvin Wanjala

Alvin discovered his love for writing while wrapping up his first degree in Analytical Chemistry. As a technology enthusiast, he started his writing career as a tech writer dabbling in different aspects of technology in 2019.

Now, with an IT degree under his belt and over 5 years of writing experience, he specializes in writing instructional programming tutorials on HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Cloud, and Linux. Outside of writing, he works as a software engineer.

Latest Articles

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How to Use Ambient Mode on YouTube (and What It Does)

Immerse yourself in your favorite YouTube videos with Ambient mode. Here's how to use this feature on mobile and desktop.

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What Is CodeGPT and Can It Really Write Code?

CodeGPT can definitely produce code that runs, but can it reliably produce good, high-quality code?

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How to Customize the zsh Prompt in the macOS Terminal

By default, the zsh prompt in Terminal looks bland, but macOS lets you customize it to your liking.

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3 Ways to End a Program in Python

How your Python program stops may be the last thing on your mind, but it’s still important to cater for.

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How to Fix the "zsh: command not found: code" Error in macOS Terminal

VS Code users encounter this error in Terminal if they haven't configured it correctly.

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What Is RCS Messaging on Android and How Do I Use It?

Learn all of the benefits RCS chats offer and how you can start using them on your Android phone.

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How to Make a YouTube Playlist of Your Favorite Videos

You can create a collection of specific videos using playlists on YouTube.

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How to Center Your Taskbar Icons in Windows 10

Move your taskbar icons to the center if you prefer them there for better focus.

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How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on a Mac

Does your Mac keep connecting to the wrong Wi-Fi network? Here's how to forget unwanted Wi-Fi networks on your Mac.

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How to Use the New Spotify for TV App

Spotify's TV app revamp brings it more in line with the experience of the mobile and desktop apps.

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8 Powerful Apps for Continuity Between Android and Mac

Have a Mac and an Android phone? These apps let you connect them for a universal clipboard, file management, and more.

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How to Clear Your YouTube Cache to Free Up Space

Clearing a streaming app's cache can clear up precious storage space or help fix errors.

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How to Use Spotify Connect to Control Playback Remotely

Enjoy seamless switching between devices using Spotify.

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4 Ways to Reduce Google Chrome Battery Drain on Android

Chrome is a notorious battery hog on Android if you don't reign it in.

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How to Turn On Predictive Text Suggestions in Android

Predictive text makes typing on your phone a whole lot easier.

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The 3 Best Fax Apps for Android

It might be old technology, but if you need to send a fax, you can do it on your phone with one of these Android fax apps.

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7 Websites to Practice Data Structure & Algorithm Coding Challenges

Prepare for your interview with these excellent resources. They’ll help you learn, practice your skills, and test your knowledge of a tricky subject.

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How to Find Music Concerts in Your Area Using Shazam

Shazam is more than just that app that tells you what song is on the radio.

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The 5 Best Free and Open-Source Android Keyboard Apps

Want an Android keyboard app that's more private than Google's Gboard? Then try out these open-source alternatives.

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How to Open RAR Files on Any Android Phone

Need to open and extract a RAR file on your Android device? Here's how to do it.

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