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How to Build a Chat App With React and Firebase Ever wondered how WhatsApp works? Or how different users connect and exchange messages in chats? Creating a simplified chat application can be a great way to grasp the core functionalities behind chat applications. Building a chat app can seem like a daunting task, however, Firebase simplifies the process. It enables you to quickly bootstrap any application, removing the need for a custom backend or a database setup....

How to Delete iOS Update Files From Your iPhone While software updates are essential for your iPhone, installing every latest iOS update on your iPhone can be inconvenient if you’re running low on storage or simply don’t want to install a particular patch. And if you’ve enabled automatic updates, your iPhone will download update files automatically and store them on your device whether you like it or not. Deleting that iOS update file from your iPhone is an easy fix for this issue....

How To Fix the “An Audio Stream Is Currently in Use” Error on Windows Windows' sleep and hibernation modes are great for taking breaks from work when you know you will resume in a short while. With these low-power state modes, you can pick up where you left off while saving the computer’s energy. However, some Windows users have reported facing an error message that reads “an audio stream is currently in use” when putting their system to sleep or hibernation mode....

As a creative writer, one great way to practice your craft and maybe earn some money is to enter competitions. Reedsy offers one of the best around through its Prompts platform. Get to know Reedsy Prompts and what to expect after you submit a short story to its online contest. What Is Reedsy Prompts? Reedsy Promptsis a website designed for one thing: hold weekly short story contests with prompts and prizes for writers....

Quick Links In December of 2021, I switched my personal computer from a Windows PC to a 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro. While it was an expensive purchase costing over $3000, I don’t regret it in the slightest, especially after becoming accustomed to macOS. 1The Apple Ecosystem Is Simply Superior One thing that has always intrigued me about macOS is the cohesion of the Apple ecosystem. Apple designs its operating systems in accordance with specific hardware, and each piece of hardware “talks” to each other....

Quick Links AI can do many things, but can it plan a proper vacation? I recently took a trip to Porto, Portugal, and found that while ChatGPT can bring some positives, they’re rapidly outweighed by the negatives. How I Used ChatGPT to Plan My Vacation I’ve never used ChatGPT before, but my friends have—and one of them uses it all the time. On a trip to Porto in Portugal, I was intrigued enough to use ChatGPT to explore the city....

Summary The 2025Karate Kidmovie’s story plan afterCobra Kai’s conclusion is making me doubt whether I would still want to watch it. After consistently running strong for five seasons, Netflix’sCobra Kaiis finally coming to an end. While I am sad that the beloved show is reaching its conclusion, I am also glad that the show’s creators are giving it a natural closure instead of unnecessarily stretching its runtime. Fortunately, soon afterCobra Kai’s end, the newKarate Kidmovie will hit the big screens, potentially maintaining all the hype surrounding the franchise thatCobra Kaisuccessfully reinvigorated....

Samsung started the year with a huge bang, with itsUnpacked eventthat unveiled itsGalaxy S24 series devices. But if you’ve had your eye on the brand’s new foldable phones, chances are you’ve been patiently waiting, as the company traditionally offers these devices in the summer. Back in February, we reported that theevent could take place in July, and now, months later, we finally have a date. Best foldable phones in 2025 Many new foldables to choose from...

Summary While it’s no secret thatStar Wars’Kylo Renwas inspired byDarth Vader, Ben Solo’s admiration for his grandfather went well beyond reverence and imitation. Indeed, in perhaps his most flattering move, Ren emulatesone of Darth Vader’s most iconic Force powers. WithStar Wars: The Force Awakensoccurring - literally and figuratively - so many years afterThe Return of the Jedi, there was an expectation within fandom that there would be more than a few new wrinkles added to a franchise that had – at the time ofThe Force Awakens’debut – existed for nearly 40 years....

Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook vs. ThinkPad C14 Chromebook: Battle of flexible affordability An appealing Chromebook for casual users Lenovo’s Flex 5i Chromebook is a 13.3-inch device that should appeal to many people thanks to its sleek convertible design, 1080p touch display, inking capabilities, long battery life, and comfortable keyboard. It’s a great choice if you don’t need a business laptop, though you will miss out on some performance compared to the ThinkPad C14....

LLaMA 2 is the second generation of a fast and powerfulartificial intelligence (AI)that Meta initially designed for research. Meta officially released LLaMA 2 in 2023, an open source AI model in partnership with Microsoft, so that developers could use the Azure cloud computing platform. It’s also available from other providers. LLaMA 2 allows AI researchers and commercial developers free use. By comparison, other top-rated large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT andGoogle’s AI model Bardare proprietary systems....

Mint Mobile Mint Mobile is a prepaid carrier owned by T-Mobile, offering a solid range of data plans with multi-month discounts for each. Mint’s plans are available in three-, six-, or 12-month increments, with longer terms offering better discounts. Mint even has a way for families to save with Mint Family. Google Fi feels like it was created with Android in mind, with features like an automatic VPN for Wi-Fi, encrypted messaging, and even support for Android smartwatches....

It’s not easy creating the ideal portable projector, as a company needs to balance brightness, software, and battery life. TheNebula Capsule 3gets close, but you’re going to need to dim the lights to see its full potential. Nebula Capsule 3 The Nebula Capsule 3 is a portable projector with plenty to like about it, like built-in streaming services, a sizable battery, and easy setup. If you mainly watch movies in the dark, it’s a good option....