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I’m curious to hear what other writers and aspiring authors think about hiring professional book writing services. There are so many companies and freelance writers available today, and it can be difficult to know which option is actually worth considering. When looking for the best book writing services, I think …
Hi All I want to go to Aberystwyth (pronounced aberistwithh) University In Wales,United Kingdom, when I finish my A levels. I want to take the Open Source Computing ,computer science course they offer. On the page for Open Source Computing [url]http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/undergrad/courses/compsci/open-source-computing/[/url] it mentions you will be studying Java, C++ and …
I’m exploring how developers are approaching AI chatbot integration in modern applications and would like to hear some practical experiences. Beyond simply connecting an application to an LLM API, what are the most important aspects to consider when building a reliable AI chatbot? For example, how should developers handle conversation …
I want to roll out some sort of asset management system in place that can tell us what all of our systems are running and how up to dat they are. I have tried to go with a free solution OCS Inventory but I keep running into issues with consistency …
I’ve been exploring how AI chatbots can be integrated into web applications, but reliability seems to be a bigger challenge than simply connecting an LLM API. For a production chatbot, how do developers handle things like hallucinations, outdated information, conversation context, authentication, and access to application data? For example, if …
Yes, app performance is one of the key factors behind user abandonment. Slow loading, crashes, freezing, and delayed responses can quickly frustrate users and reduce trust. However, poor navigation, complicated onboarding, security concerns, and limited functionality can also drive users away. From an app development company perspective, the solution is …
Wanted to open a discussion around scaling backend technical operations. In the dev space, we often see a mismatch: experienced engineers have high execution capacity (full-stack, AI integration, custom workflows), but lack local business reach. Conversely, US-based independent operators often hold established platform history or verified accounts, but lack the …
I'm currently doing an SEO internship and learning both on-page and off-page SEO. At the moment, I'm focusing on building high-quality backlinks and understanding the best practices instead of using spammy techniques. So far, I've learned about: Keyword research On-page SEO basics Forum backlinks Profile backlinks Anchor text optimization Internal …
I'm wondering what sort of code is implemented when creating an online casino / sportsbook web-site. I've been looking into a start-up, but refuse to pay 100k for software, especially if my game programming friends can help me out. What sort of code is used? C, C++, PHP, Perl, Ruby, …
Came to DaniWeb and was put in a Cloudfare waiting room que. Never experienced that before. "Your estimated wait time is 1 minute. We are experiencing a high volume of traffic and using a virtual queue to limit the amount of users on the website at the same time. This …
We're planning to implement a regular backup strategy for our Google Workspace accounts because relying only on cloud storage doesn't seem sufficient for our long-term data protection needs. We need a solution that can back up Gmail emails while preserving attachments, labels, folder hierarchy, and metadata. Features like scheduled backups, …
In the vein of a bunch of TV shows I've been watching recently (Humans, Pantheon, etc.), would you upload your brain to the cloud if it meant immortality but no physical body?
I’m always looking for new ideas and platforms especially ones I can run solo without needing a team. I’ve had enough bad experiences with people to know that doing things on my own is a lot more reliable for me. It’s even helped me avoid more problems and debt So …
Many recruiters struggle with high application volume but low-quality candidates. AI-based hiring & interview tools claim to improve candidate quality by focusing on skills, experience, and structured evaluation instead of keyword-heavy resumes. For those who’ve used an AI recruitment platform, has it improved hiring outcomes, or just made the process …
I'm posting this in the expert category because I need some expert opinion or advice. There is no wrong or right answer, just need opinion from people who are experienced in IT. I have to do a research paper that provides "substantive analysis" on the future of a given technology …
I'm researching a new intel core ultra series 3 X5 338H processor, but some sites say it will come out, but only laptops with X7 and X9 processors have come out, can you help me with this?
Hi, I'm Sid and I'm running a small business and selling guides. I want to make them more polished and appealing because I’m planning to promote them to a bigger audience soon. I’m also looking for ideas on how to improve my products more easily. AI is really popular in …
Hi I recently joined this community and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Ryan Max interested in technology, and learning new things related to tech world and softwares. I'm looking forward to learning from experienced members here and sharing ideas along the way. Thanks for having me in the community!
If you'd like to see a nesting pair of bald eagles named Bella and Scout at the USFWS NCTC raising two eaglets in my state (West Virginia): [Camera 2](https://youtu.be/7OFQQuyryTo?autoplay=1&mute=1) [Camera 3](https://youtu.be/fQTa-jTvdA0?autoplay=1&mute=1) Camera 1 is too distant to see anything. In 2025 a sudden windstorm toppled their nest, and they lost …
Hello, As a public service announcement, test your home for radon. Radon enters through the ground and is radioactive and high levels of radon are the leading cause of non-smoking lung cancer. Unfortunately, not many people know they need to get their home tested. (We didn't!) We recently found that …
My husband has been with Apple ever since college. Over the years, he's developed a little bit of seniority when it comes to personal time. For example, his manager understood when I first got sick and he basically needed to work from home fulltime in order to take care of …
Found a research on GitHub about analyzing AI articles content on the BBC. Researchers checked thousands of articles for patterns that indicate AI usage. I thought that it might me a good idea to build kind of a browser extension to flags potential AI content as you browse. Like you …
I'm looking for a new laptop for myself, I want the Processor Intel Core Ultra series 3 X5 388H, but this processor laptop has not been released yet, only X7 and when the X9 laptop There is with this processor If there is a model brand suggestion, can he write …
What do you miss most about the early Internet that today's generation will never experience? I'm going to answer this question from the perspective of a web entrepreneur. I miss most the wonder of it all. Everything was new. It was easier than ever to build something from scratch and …
After an argument with my husband this morning because I barged into his office when he was in a video call with his manager, I thought I'd ask how things have changed for you since COVID and the whole work from home era? Back in New York, I had an …
One of the main reasons that we switched from forums (for the top handful of programming languages) to tags years back is because the number of programming languages just kept increasing, and it became untenable to have a separate forum for each of them. With so many languages and technologies …
What tech-related cultural norms today do you think would have shocked you early in your career?
I want to create an ai tool for cyber security I need help more info on my chat
I was reading that OpenAI might file for an IPO sometime in 2026. In the meantime, I have a big stake in Nvidia and some other AI-based companies. When do you think the AI bubble will burst in the stock market?
Attn: Veteran developers: What's the most important lesson that your \[decades-long] career in tech has taught you about people?
In my childhood, Saturday morning was the time for cartoon shows. The worst was The Adventures of Gumby and Pokey. The worst that I actually watched was Rocket Robin Hood. The best were, of course, Looney Tunes and The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
I’m looking for recommendations for binge-worthy tv shows, ideally in the sci-fi or fantasy genre.
What part of today's vast tech world do you think your younger self would find completely unbelievable? At first I was thinking AI, but then I realized that little me saw *real* AI in sci-fi tv shows all the time. I think what caught the world off-guard is how it …
Would you support a "tech tax" on companies that automate human jobs?
Does anyone use AI in their daily workflow? How has it changed the way that you work? I do have to admit that sometimes I use AI to get ideas about questions to post on DaniWeb :-P However, we do have a very strict policy about not copy/pasting AI-generated content …
Back when I was living in New York, I very frequently attended tech publishing and SEO conferences, and even hosted a bunch of conference after parties. The conferences, in the SEO industry, at least, slowed down post-2018ish, and seem to have gone totally virtual post-COVID. In fact, the primary motivation …
What tech trends currently happening today do you think will look completely ridiculous in ten years? Can you think of any trends from the past 10-20 years that look ridiculous *today*? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ur_Mdg4SzQ
If the Internet went down globally for one whole month, what would happen? Complete economic collapse? World War III?
I forget if this question has been asked before. Please forgive me if it has and point a link to it. However, now that AI-generated content has been out for quite some time, what are people's positions on who owns the copyright to what it generates? Is AI just a …
There's a meme going around recently that says that if you ever feel forgotten, remember ther was another person in the plane when Amelia Earhart went missing. Not entirely tech related, but I figured I'd see if anyone can name any tech equivalents. What about all those women who wrote …
Hello everyone, I have a lot of startup ideas, constantly generating and researching, but due to depression, I can't seem to get back into software. I'm a former software developer and haven't been technical for a long time. I don't know exactly what to do. I've even considered finding a …
What tech stock pics have been your biggest winners? Long term has been Oracle (bought in 2009), Adobe (2007), Google (2013), Facebook (2018), Sony (2010), Nvidia (2007), and Netflix (2018) for me. Short term has been Reddit and Cloudflare. My biggest loser to date is Nextdoor. Runners up include Docusign …
There are movies that are considered classics, like Citizen Kane, Jaws, 2001, etc. But what movie have you repeatedly enjoyed that is regarded as merely average? Oscars rarely go to popular movies, instead going to artsy or politically correct movies. The term, Oscar Bait" was coined for a reason. A …
I don't do any consulting, but for those of you who do, what's the most ridiculous feature request you've ever gotten from a client? Something tells me you all have a bunch.
Does it count that I didn't expect Blu-ray to win the Blu-ray vs HD-DVD war? (Not that Blu-rays are even a thing nowadays either.) I feel like this question is an exercise in checking my stock portfolio and seeing what tech stocks I invested in and ended up taking a …
Prompted by Dani(https://www.daniweb.com/community-center/meta-daniweb/threads/543808/what-do-you-think-of-my-questions), what do y'all use for backing up your home computer(s) * Backup? What's that? Never heard of it. * If it's important enough, I'll print it out. * Whatever will fit on a USB thumb drive / CD / DVD. * Full backup to local detachable storage. …
What sound immediately brings you back? Dial-up modem sound? You've Got Mail? ICQ's "uh-oh"? (Fun fact: I still remember my ICQ number: 27179987)? Windows boot-up chime (or whatever it was; I forget it's been so long)? BTW, those are all of mine :)
This question reminds me of the millions of people who thought cloud computing meant something having to do with the clouds and the sky. (Perhaps they were thinking satellites?) For me, it was cryptocurrency. I really wish I had gotten onto the Bitcoin train when it first hit the station. …
My [latest post](https://www.daniweb.com/community-center/geeks-lounge/threads/543752/irrational-reasons-for-using-things#post2303317) got me thinking about self-driving cars and so I thought I'd ask the community if you'd ever consider using one and/or purchasing one. What do you think of Teslas in particular? My understanding is that they're currently the closest to being able to sell a completely autonomous …
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