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Lakeside Beginnings Two teenage coders build software for fun — and a future company is born. Bill: Paul, imagine a world where computers aren't just for universities— they're for everyone. Paul: First let's make BASIC do tricks. Then we can worry about world domination. Bill: Same thing, different scale. Harvard & Hobby College labs, stolen time, and a stack of ambitious punch cards. Bill: If we can get BASIC on every microcomputer, they'll buy the whole platform around it. Paul: I'll write the interpreter. You smile at investors. Bill: I can smile like it's a product demo. Microsoft Founded A name, a small office, and a lot of caffeine. Paul: Microsoft. Minimal, punchy, business-ready. Bill: And now we make software people actually want to use....

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that people love learning in small bites. I was a huge fan of Google Primer for that very reason; quick lessons, clean design, and zero overwhelm. So I wanted to bring that same energy here, but for something a lot of people struggle to start: Python coding for beginners. This mini course is built for anyone who has looked at Python tutorials and felt their eyes glazing over by slide three. Each lesson is short, clear, and practical. No walls of text. No complicated jargon. Just simple ideas you can grasp while enjoying your tea break. Whether you're aiming to automate small tasks, dip your toes into data work, or simply understand what all the hype is about, this little course sets things in motion. You’ll move through the basics; variables, data types, loops, functions, and a few handy examples - without feeling lost or stuck. Think of it as a gentle push instead of a giant leap. Another benefit: the lessons load like...

It’s 3 AM and I’m wide awake for no reason at all, so I thought… why not dump whatever’s sitting in my brain right now? 1. Comfort zone talk. I commented on a post on LinkedIn about the whole “nothing grows in your comfort zone” slogan. People love repeating it like a motivational ringtone. But honestly? I disagree. When it’s a blazing hot summer day, we literally bring delicate plants inside so they don’t shrivel and die. Same logic. When life is hitting you with super tough conditions, it’s okay, actually smart, to recoil back into your comfort zone for a bit. I follow this guy on Facebook (found him through Coursera) and he said something that made so much sense, especially if you’re a shy person. His strategy: step out of your comfort zone and do something challenging, but don’t overstretch . If it gets too overwhelming, retreat. Then next time, push a little further. That’s how your comfort zone expands without you burning out or collapsing like a collapsing Jenga tower. 2. L...

Here's the thing about weight management that most people miss: it's not just about slashing calories randomly. You need to know your number, your personal baseline. That's where your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) comes in. So What Exactly Is RMR? Think of your RMR as your body's idle speed. It's how many calories you burn just existing, keeping your heart beating, your lungs breathing, your body temperature stable. Even if you stayed in bed all day, you'd still burn these calories. And here's what makes it so important: RMR makes up roughly 75% of all the calories you burn daily. Without knowing this number, you're basically building your diet plan on quicksand. Meet Your New Go-To Calculator In the past, figuring out your RMR meant either wrestling with complicated equations or shelling out for lab testing. We've simplified all that. Our calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation (which researchers trust for accuracy) and just needs yo...

 Generation Z (also known as Gen Z, Zoomers, iGen, or Centennials) is generally defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2012. This generation, sandwiched between Millennials and Generation Alpha, possesses several unique traits. Let's explore them to connect with them better! Googles Everything Google is their primary information source, always, from the latest news to product reviews. This is now gradually shifting towards AI models. Digital Natives Gen Zers are so accustomed to technology that they now want everything to be online, from friendships and dating to classes and work. Scrollers Gen Z struggles most with mindless scrolling. Once they start, they find it difficult to stop. This isn't their fault; phones and apps are intentionally designed to cause this effect. Prioritizes Personal Development Gen Zers believe in work-life balance and seek opportunities that contribute to both their personal and professional development. They idealize financial and time freedom. They...

Today’s post is brought to you by Botjam , the community‑driven AI hub that turns everyday challenges into smart solutions. Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or busy manager, BotJam’s mission is to give you the tools to work smarter, not harder. Have you heard of the Pomodoro Technique? It’s a simple yet powerful time‑management method devised by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The idea is to break your work into 25‑minute intervals, called “Pomodoros” separated by short, 5‑minute breaks. After four Pomodoros, you take a longer, 15‑to‑30‑minute pause. The technique gets its name from the tomato‑shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used as a student. So, how does this help your productivity? First, the fixed time blocks create a sense of urgency, which reduces procrastination. Second, the regular breaks keep your mind fresh, lowering the risk of mental fatigue. Third, the technique forces you to track progress objectively; you’ll know exactly how many Pomodoros you’ve com...