Thoughts and Things

Month February 2024

Gladiator – the Epic Tale of Vengeance, Justice, and Resilience

The Roman Empire, with its grandeur, intrigue, and brutal spectacles, has always fascinated me, and few films capture its essence as powerfully as Gladiator (2000). Directed by Ridley Scott, this cinematic masterpiece brings the ancient world to life through the… Continue Reading →

The Best Free Web Hosting Control Panel I’ve Used: Why I Chose Virtualmin Over cPanel

When I first stepped into the world of web hosting, cPanel was the default go-to. It was sleek, powerful, and—well—incredibly expensive. As a beginner, I didn’t question much. If it was popular, it must be the best, right? Fast-forward a… Continue Reading →

The Past Is a Place of Reference, Not Residence

“Life Goes On, and So Can You”It sounds simple—maybe even cliché—but it holds one of life’s deepest truths. If you wait for life to be perfect before you love it, you may never feel alive at all. And perhaps the… Continue Reading →

When You Pass the Tree Twice, You’re Surely Lost!

There’s a saying in the woods:“When you pass the tree twice, you’re surely lost.” It sounds like simple advice, but life—like the forest—is full of trails, distractions, and loops. And sometimes, the tree isn’t a tree. It’s a person. A… Continue Reading →

The Brighter the Flame, the Darker the Shadow It Casts: A Journey of Self-Realization

Introduction There is a profound beauty in light, but also a hidden truth in shadow. The phrase “The brighter the flame, the darker the shadow it casts” is more than poetic metaphor—it’s a reflection of the dual nature of existence,… Continue Reading →

Eyes to a Wider World: Reading Mother by Maxim Gorky

Introduction Sometimes, the books we don’t expect much from end up leaving a quiet, lasting impression. Years ago, I came across a lesser-known foreign novel, “Mother” by Maxim Gorky—a classic of Russian literature, but not something widely read where I… Continue Reading →

“It’s Better to Be Slapped by the Truth Than Kissed by a Lie” – A Powerful Russian Proverb That Still Matters Today

Introduction In a world filled with half-truths, polished lies, and sugarcoated stories, this old Russian proverb cuts through with stunning clarity: “It’s better to be slapped by the truth than kissed by a lie.”(Лучше горькая правда, чем сладкая ложь) This… Continue Reading →

How Text Editors and IDEs Made My Development Super Fast: From Notepad to VS Code, NetBeans, and PyCharm

My Journey: From Plain Text to Powerful Coding When I started learning programming, I had nothing fancy. Just a basic Notepad window, some sample code from tutorials, and a lot of copy-pasting. At that time, even typing out a complete… Continue Reading →

Best Text Editors for Developers and Everyday Users: Notepad, Sublime Text, VS Code, Nano & Vim Explained

Introduction Text editors are the heart of digital productivity—from writing simple notes to developing complex applications. Whether you’re a casual user editing a to-do list or a developer writing thousands of lines of code, the right text editor can boost… Continue Reading →

How to Create a Bootable Linux or Windows USB Using Rufus and SD Memory Card Formatter

Introduction Want to install Linux or Windows using a USB drive? The easiest and fastest way is to make your USB bootable. In this guide, we’ll walk you through creating a bootable USB stick using Rufus and SD Memory Card… Continue Reading →

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