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I prefer iOS for its privacy features and fewer bloatware issues. Even though it’s expensive, I find the overall ecosystem more trustworthy and stable for long-term use.
I went with Norton 360, and while it’s not the lightest, the extra features like cloud backup and VPN were worth it for me. No major slowdowns either on my Windows 11 laptop.
I changed my Windows theme to classic, reduced visual effects, and turned off transparency. It made a noticeable speed difference, especially on my older laptop with 4GB RAM.
I check the battery usage chart regularly. Once I removed a game that was running in the background, my battery lasted longer. I also disable auto-sync for unused accounts.
I had to cancel once and it wasn’t complicated. Just go into your Prime Membership section and look for the “End Membership” button. They’ll show you what you’ll lose, and you can confirm. Took me less than 2 minutes.
As of now, Prime is $14.99/month or $139/year in the U.S. If you’re a student, it can be half that. Worth comparing what you get at each tier.
Check if you’re eligible for Prime Student or Prime Access plans. They’re legit and straight from Amazon. Otherwise, wait for major sale periods—they often bundle Prime membership with discounts or cashback offers. That’s how I got it at almost half price last year.
It’s not for everyone, but I love it. I shop online a lot, so the fast delivery alone makes it worth the money. The bonus content on Prime Video and free music is just extra icing. Try the trial first—it’ll help you decide.
You’ll need to enable it from Control Center settings first. After that, just swipe and hit the record button. You can also long-press it to turn mic audio on. Once done, it saves the video straight to your Photos app. iPhone makes this surprisingly smooth
Hi,
You’re definitely not the only one wondering about this in 2025. I actually went down this rabbit hole not long ago, so I’ll just share what I personally found out.
So, like you, I was looking for a way to view or maybe save Snapchat stories without logging into my account. Not for anything shady, just curiosity and sometimes wanting to keep a funny story without asking the person.
Anyway, I tried a few of those websites that pop up when you Google “Snapchat story viewer” or “Snapchat downloader.”
Honestly? Most of them are trash.
Half of them are loaded with ads, fake buttons, and when you click anything, they take you to weird pages or ask for “human verification,” which just means surveys or some app download scam.
Nothing ever works. You sit there clicking through stuff and never get to the story you were supposed to see. Just a complete waste of time.
Then there are the ones that ask for your Snapchat username or password. Big no. Snapchat will ban your account if you use those kinds of tools — even logging in through anything that’s not the official app is super risky now. You might not even know your account got flagged until one day it’s just gone.
Now, I’ll be honest — I didn’t find any truly safe or working tool that lets you view other people’s stories anonymously. The way Snapchat works now, they’ve made it very hard for any third-party tool to access stories without being detected or blocked.
If you do find something that actually loads a real story, it’s probably already on thin ice or won’t work next week.
The only time I managed to save something successfully was by screen recording (when I was already viewing a story from someone on my friends list). I did it with my phone’s built-in screen recorder.
That worked fine, but obviously, that only helps if you already have access to the story in the first place. Not really what you’re asking about, I know.
So, to answer your question directly, No, I haven’t found a single viewer/downloader tool that works in 2025 and doesn’t feel sketchy or risky.
I think a lot of people are still searching for one, but I honestly doubt anything truly reliable exists anymore. Snapchat has locked things down way too tight. Any site that says “no login needed” is just using bait to get clicks.
If something better ever comes out and it actually works, I’ll be the first to test it again. But until then, I’d just say: don’t trust the random sites. It’s not worth risking your account or your phone’s security.
Hope that helps — would love to hear if anyone else found something that wasn’t fake. Maybe I missed something, but I tried pretty hard to find a legit tool and came up empty.
Hi,
Short Answer:
Login Gmail > YouTube.Com > Click on your profile icon (top-right corner of the screen) > Create a Channel > Get Started > Choose a channel name > Upload a profile picture > Add a short description > Add links to social media or website (optional) > Click “Save and Continue” to finish.
- You’ll be redirected to your new channel dashboard
- Click “Upload Video” to publish your first content
- Choose visibility (Public, Unlisted, or Private)
- Write a title, description, and add tags or thumbnail
- Hit “Publish” — your video is now live!
Starting a YouTube channel might seem like a big step, but it’s honestly not as complicated as it feels at first. I remember being in the exact same place — opening YouTube, hovering over settings, wondering what button to click, and overthinking every little thing.
So first off, yes, you can absolutely use your Gmail account. In fact, that’s the standard way to do it. Once you’re logged in with Gmail, just go to YouTube.com, click on your profile picture in the top-right corner, and select “Create a channel.” It’ll guide you through naming it and setting up a basic profile picture and banner if you want.
If you’re just posting for fun — personal videos, random clips, maybe some thoughts or hobbies — don’t stress about branding or thumbnails right away.
That stuff becomes more important if you’re planning to grow an audience or turn it into a channel with a specific niche.
But when you’re just starting? Just focus on uploading your first few videos. Get comfortable with how uploading works, what the video settings are, how private or public videos can be. Treat it like an experiment, not a project.
That said, once you do feel like sharing with more people and want to hit 1,000 subscribers (and fast), here’s where things shift a bit.
First, don’t chase numbers from day one. Sounds cliché, I know. But seriously — YouTube knows when a creator is just uploading random stuff with no consistent purpose, and it won’t push that content out much.
If you want subs, pick a theme that you’re comfortable sticking with for a while — even if it’s loose, like “daily thoughts,” “beginner cooking,” or “random tech reviews.”
You don’t need to be niche-niche, but people subscribe when they know what to expect from your next video.
Second, post regularly. It doesn’t mean daily. It means consistently. Weekly is a great start. If you’re active and people see fresh content, they’re more likely to click subscribe. YouTube also notices this and may show your stuff to more viewers.
Now let’s talk about something most people ignore — your video title and thumbnail. Even if your videos are chill and personal, try to title them in a way that sparks curiosity. Instead of “My Day at the Park,” go for “What I Saw at the Park Surprised Me.”
Same video, different vibe. Thumbnails can be basic, even just a freeze-frame with a clear title over it — tools like Canva make that super easy.
Next: Engage with people. If someone comments, reply. If they ask something, make a follow-up video answering it. That small attention builds loyalty, and loyal viewers are the first ones to hit Subscribe. I’ve seen tiny channels grow just from building tight bonds with their viewers.
Also, don’t underestimate shorts. YouTube Shorts can get you noticed fast. A 15-30 second clip with a relatable or funny moment can sometimes bring in more subscribers than a 10-minute full video.
Lastly, tell people what you’re doing. Friends, family, your social media — don’t spam, but do share casually. “Hey, just posted my first video today, not perfect but figured I’d finally give it a shot.” That’s how you start, honestly. That’s how most of us started.
So in short — yes, use your Gmail, create the channel, upload something that feels true to you. Don’t wait for it to be perfect. Learn by doing.
And if you want to grow fast: stay consistent, be yourself, engage with your viewers, use smart titles, and don’t overthink. The subscribers will come. Maybe slower than you hope, maybe faster than you expect. But they’ll come if you show up.
Let it be messy at the beginning. That’s the charm of it.
Hey! Great question — i’ve used both ChatGPT and Gemini in 2025, and honestly, they both have their strengths. it really depends on what you’re trying to do. here’s how i’d break it down based on actual use:
– Accuracy and reasoning
ChatGPT (especially GPT-4o) feels a bit more solid when it comes to detailed, step-by-step answers. if you’re asking for help with writing, coding, explanations, or technical stuff — it usually gets it right without much confusion.
Gemini is improving, but sometimes gives answers that look polished but aren’t always factually correct, especially on complex tasks.
– Google integration (Gemini wins here)
Since Gemini is made by Google, it can directly pull fresh info from Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Docs, etc. if you want an AI that helps summarize your emails, search the web live, or fetch recent news — Gemini Pro in Google Workspace is pretty handy.
– Creativity and writing
ChatGPT feels more natural and flexible for storytelling, content writing, and brainstorming. the tone sounds more human, and it’s easier to guide it to write in a specific style (funny, serious, simple, etc.).
Gemini can also write well, but sometimes the flow feels too formal or overly polished — less conversational.
– Coding support
Both can write and explain code, but in my experience, ChatGPT is slightly more reliable, especially for debugging and fixing errors. it explains what the code does in plain English, which is great if you’re learning.
– Tools and interface
ChatGPT Plus (with GPT-4o) has cool tools like:
- Code Interpreter (advanced calculator & data analysis)
- Image recognition
- File uploads
- Chart creation
You can also switch between tools or turn browsing on/off.
Gemini, especially in the web version, integrates better with Google apps, but feels more limited if you want to do complex tasks in one place.
– Conversation memory
As of now, ChatGPT has optional memory, so it can remember things you tell it over time (like your name, writing style, preferences, etc.). Gemini doesn’t have full memory yet in most public versions — it treats every chat like a new one.
– Mobile app experience
Both apps are decent, but ChatGPT’s app feels a bit faster and cleaner overall. Gemini’s app is fine too, especially if you’re deep into the Google ecosystem.
– Pricing
ChatGPT has a free version (GPT-3.5) and ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) which unlocks GPT-4o.
Gemini also has a free version, and the Gemini Advanced plan (also around $20/month), which gives access to the Gemini 1.5 Pro model.If you’re already using Google One AI Premium, Gemini Advanced is included — so that’s a good deal if you’re tied into Google’s services.
Final thoughts:
- Go with ChatGPT if you want more natural writing, smarter code help, or multi-tool AI features.
- Try Gemini if you rely heavily on Google Search, Gmail, Docs, and want a chatbot that pulls fresh info live from the web.
Hope that helps!
Hi,
According to NaijaNews Brigette Lau was born in California in 1981, is around 1.65 m tall, and “worth about $1 million.” But honestly, that seems like a wild guess — there’s no proof or official source backing that number.
Here’s a more solid look at her background:
Early career: She worked at IBM in sales and then as an engineer at various Silicon Valley startups. That’s before she launched into the VC world.
Social Capital: In 2011, she co-founded it with Chamath Palihapitiya and served as COO. She was involved in building it until their divorce in 2018 — during which they also had three kids together.
Firework Ventures: After Social Capital, she co-founded Firework Ventures with Ashley Bittner. They’ve been investing in the “future of work” — think HR tech, fintech, education startups. One example: they led a $12 million Series A round for TRANSFER VR.
As for the net worth:
No reputable tracker (like Forbes) lists her. The $1 million claim is just fluff. Since she was COO at a top VC and now co-leads a fund, she’s almost certainly worth more — likely in the tens of millions, based on her roles, carry, and investments. But that’s my educated guess, not a published figure.
Doing these days?
She’s busy running Firework Ventures, teaching, supporting underrepresented founders, and sitting on non-profit or industry boards.
TL;DR:
– Public net worth estimates? None credible.
– Likely well-off thanks to VC successes, but exact numbers are unknown.
– Professionally active as co-founder and GP at Firework Ventures, investing in workforce and tech startups.Hello,
Is Next.js 15 better than React for web apps?
Honestly, depends what you mean by “better.” I’ve used both and here’s kinda how I see it.
React by itself is just the core stuff — components, state, etc. Super flexible but like, you have to set up routing, SSR, data fetching, all that yourself if you need it. Not a bad thing, just more work.
Next.js 15 basically wraps React and adds all the stuff you’d need for building actual production apps. Routing’s baked in, server-side rendering is super smooth now (esp. with App Router), and I think they’ve improved a ton of stuff performance-wise.
I haven’t gone super deep into all the new features, but from what I’ve tried, it’s more plug-and-play than just React alone.
If I’m building a full web app now? Yeah, I’d pick Next.js. But if it’s something small or just messing with UI, maybe plain React is fine.
So yeah, no hard rule, just depends on the project tbh.