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Before You Buy That MacBook...

This is to all techies, coders, programmers or heavy pc users.

If you're eyeing a MacBook for your coding or heavy computational tasks, here's a heads-up: avoid the MacBook Pro models from 2015 to 2018.

Why?

These models can turn into a high-stakes gamble for you. They might work, but intensive use can push them to their limits. Imagine waking up to a MacBook that decides to take a permanent nap! It's not a myth; people have seen it happen to multiple people.

The Culprit? The GPU.

MacBook GPUs are not the heavy lifters you'd want for serious work. They're like that lightweight gym buddy when you need a powerlifter. Under pressure, these GPUs will likely crumble. And when I say pressure, I mean long hours of coding, rendering, or even complex computations.

Intel vs. Apple Design:

The issue is partly because the MacBooks of these mentioned years use Intel processors, which struggle in Apple's sleek, compact designs. It's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole - not ideal for cooling or performance.

My Advice?

Go for Windows if coding is your main gig.

If you insist on a MacBook, then opt for the newer models with Apple's own silicon.

They're designed to handle the heat (literally).

If you have a very tight Budget? Consider older, but gold models like the 2011 or 2012 MacBook Pros.

They are rumored to have stronger cooling systems and are surprisingly reliable.

But if you still want that 2016-2018 Model? Keep some cash aside for a new system because repairs might not be worth it. Or better yet, have a Windows PC as a backup.

If you choose to upgrade to 2019? Make sure it's the Core i9 version for better performance and reliability.

Note Please : This advice doesn't apply if you're just using your MacBook for lighter tasks like writing, streaming, everyday browsing or other not so heavy tasks.

So, think twice before you invest in those older MacBook Pros for hardcore work. Your time and productivity are worth more than the risk of hardware failure.

Got value? Please like and share. A techie somewhere might need this.

𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔, 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒅𝒓𝒚, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕" -

𝑀𝓇 𝒜𝓌𝑒𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒
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Soso Airdrop Season 2

Don't skip this for later. Do it Now!!!

Remember Soso airdrop? The same that paid people thousands of dollars last week?

Where one person got as much as $27k?

Yes, that same Soso. Season 2 of it has started. Majority of people missed Season 1. Please don't miss this one.


You'll immediately get about 20,000 SoSoValue EXP when you Sign up now.

#SoSoValue: https://sosovalue.com/join/O391TZMK


After that, click on where you see "Exp" on the bottom right of the website to see your points and complete tasks.

Also login daily to claim points.
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Nobody:

Newbie DEXA Techie: I want a Macbook that doubles as a Yoga Mat.

Temu: Say no more; 👇
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Important Update for Virtual Assistant Bootcamp - Cohort 9


Dear Cohort 9 Participants,


This message serves as an important update regarding the Virtual Assistant Bootcamp schedule.


We are pleased to announce a temporary adjustment to the program timeline to address the recent technical difficulties experienced on the learning platform. We understand these issues may have impacted your progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.


Revised Schedule Adjustment:

To compensate for the time lost, we are implementing a course-wide pause effective immediately.

The current date, for the purposes of the bootcamp, is considered Day 13. This pause will remain in effect until Tuesday at 12:00 PM (WAT).

During this period (now until Tuesday at 12:00 PM WAT):

- Course progression is temporarily paused.

- Participants currently on Day 13 are encouraged to review previous materials and reinforce their understanding. This provides a valuable opportunity for knowledge consolidation.

- Participants who are behind schedule are permitted to accelerate their progress up to Day 13. You can complete coursework and lessons for multiple days, provided you do not advance beyond Day 13.

This allows you to effectively catch up on missed content.


*Resumption of Schedule:*


The bootcamp will officially resume on Tuesday at 12:01 PM (WAT), which will be designated as Day 14.

*Platform Improvements:*

Significant improvements have been implemented on the learning platform. We are continuing to conduct thorough testing to ensure optimal performance. We anticipate a seamless learning experience moving forward.


*Addressing Progress Percentage Discrepancies:*


We acknowledge that the recent technical issues may have affected the accuracy of your displayed progress percentage.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.


To rectify this, you are advised to manually mark each completed lesson as "Completed" until you reach your actual progress point.

This will ensure an accurate reflection of your learning progress.


We are confident that these adjustments will provide a more equitable and effective learning experience for all Cohort 9 participants. We appreciate your continued dedication to the program.


Sincerely,


The Bootcamp Management Team, DEXA.
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*How to Land a Tech Job in the UK as an African Immigrant*


https://learnwithdexa.com/landing-a-tech-job-in-the-uk-as-an-african-immigrant
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We know you all will say we are not a football company, but you know what?

Siuuuuuuuu ❤️🏆💓

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Happy 40th birthday, to Cristiano Ronaldo! 🎂

(Steps back in Professional Mood 😎)
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Ai Tools For Everyday Learning
AI Tools for Everyday Learning

In today's digital age, the integration of AI into educational processes is not just a trend; it's becoming a necessity.

For those getting deeper into the world of digital skills, AI tools offer an unprecedented advantage, transforming how we learn, practice, and excel in tech-related fields.

Here's a look at how AI can revolutionize your learning journey, whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your existing skills:

1. Personalized Learning with AI Tutors

Example: Platforms like Duolingo or Khan Academy use AI to adapt lessons based on your learning pace and style. For tech skills, imagine AI tutors that adjust coding exercises in real-time, providing immediate feedback on your Python scripts or debugging your JavaScript.

Impact: This personalization can dramatically reduce learning time, making education more efficient and tailored to individual needs.

2. Enhancing Writing and Communication

Tools: Grammarly, Hemingway App, and even more advanced tools like Jasper.ai, which can help with technical writing, documentation, or creating blog posts about tech topics.

Benefits: These tools not only correct grammar and style but can also suggest ways to make your explanations clearer, which is crucial when you're learning to document your code or communicate complex tech concepts.

3. AI-Powered Code Assistants

Examples: GitHub Copilot, a tool that suggests code in real-time as you type, or DeepCode, which analyzes your code for potential bugs and suggests optimizations.

Use-Case: Imagine you're learning a new programming language; these tools can help by suggesting syntax, functions, or even entire code blocks, speeding up your learning curve and showing you best practices.

4. Interactive Learning Environments

Platforms: AI-driven platforms like Codecademy or Coursera use AI to create interactive learning paths, quizzes, and projects that adapt based on your performance.

Advantage: They provide a dynamic learning environment where you're not just reading code but actively writing, running, and seeing the effects of your work, making the learning process more engaging and practical.

5. Virtual Coding Assistants for Problem-Solving

AI Chatbots: Tools like Stack Overflow's AI or even general-purpose AI like ChatGPT can assist in answering coding queries, explaining concepts, or helping debug code.

Real-World Application: These can be lifesavers when you're stuck on a problem, offering immediate help or guiding you through logical thinking to solve it yourself.

6. Time Management and Learning Pace

AI for Productivity: Tools like RescueTime or even AI features in learning platforms track your study habits, suggest optimal learning times, and help manage your educational schedule.

Outcome: This leads to better retention and less burnout, as you learn in sync with your natural rhythms and capacity.

#Ai #ArtificialIntelligence
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*Plaza Finance Testnet Tutorial🧵*

Follow attentively!

✔️ Cost: $0
✔️ Reward potential
✔️ Time: 10 mins daily

Steps;

1/3.

- Visit https://testnet.plaza.finance/rewards/cbCdiflvGdbm

- connect wallet
- Scroll down and click on ‘claim test token’
(you need 0.001 ETH mainnet balance to be able to claim the faucet).


2/3. 🔹 Testnet Interactions;

In this testnet, you only need to complete 4 transactions everyday to earn max daily points.

*🔹 Earn; Buy & Sell*

✔️ Buy
- Click ‘earn’ and select ‘buy’
- input an amount of wstETH to swap to bondETH
- Approve

✔️Sell
- Click ‘earn’ and select ‘sell’
- input an amount of bondETH to swap to wstETH

*🔹 Leverage; Buy & Sell*

✔️ Buy
- Click ‘earn’ and select ‘buy’
- input an amount of wstETH to swap to levETH
- Approve

✔️Sell
- Click ‘earn’ and select ‘sell’
- input an amount of bondETH to swap to levETH

*3/3🔹 Guild*

- visit guild.xyz/plaza-finance
- sign in
- connect your wallet and other socials
- Complete the quests and verify to unlock rewards.
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Based on Community Vote (On WhatsApp channel), the maiden edition of our Tech Event will be held Virtually.

And yes, we'll be accepting volunteers from the community.

Details Soon!
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🚨 BREAKING:

Now anyone can create apps on their phone with no code skills!

Replit has just launched Replit Agent on mobile for FREE.
👇

Try it here: https://replit.com/
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Let's check something out. Which of these top 3 African Network providers gives the fastest, most reliable and longest lasting Data services?

Eg: 1gb data is 1gb data and lasts accordingly.
Anonymous Poll
58%
MTN 🟡
23%
Airtel 🔴
19%
Glo 🟢
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Hiring!!

Senior Fullstack developer
Full time
Pay: 1M - 2M NGN

Location: Lagos
Technology: NestJs & Angular. Knowledge in IONIC is a huge plus!

Interested candidates can send their application via email to doluwasegun@seamfix.com
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Unbeknownst to me, you've not opened your tech course for 3 days.

Chief Procrastinator of the universe. We'll do it tomorrow right? 😊

I thought as much 🥱
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Live stream scheduled for
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗯?

𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙é𝘴𝘶𝘮é𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘥 — 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘏𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘍𝘈𝘚𝘛.

Sending endless applications only to face silence or rejection?

Competing with 1,000+ candidates for one remote role?

Feeling stuck in the ‘job search black hole’ while others land dream gigs?”

Every day you delay:

Missed remote opportunities go to candidates who actually know the system.

Your confidence shrinks as AI tools reject your résumé.

You’re stuck trading time for pennies, not freedom for passion.

🔥 Free Masterclass: “Tech Job Success Tips”

Join us, to learn

✓ 3 proven steps to find hidden remote jobs (most applicants never see them).

✓ Hack LinkedIn & résumés to beat AI filters and get interviews.

✓ Scripts to ace remote negotiations and boost salary by a good percentage.

📅 Date: Sunday, 16th February

Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM WAT

🎟 Ticket FREE (Limited Spots!)

👉 Reserve Your Spot Now. →https://lu.ma/f3hka8o4
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(We'll select a random winner during the webinar for a Data Gift and another mystery gift 🎁)

Do this!!! 👇

If you've signed up with the *free pass* link for the upcoming webinar, 👆, do this immediately.

Note: This is only for people who have used the Free pass link above to register for the webinar.

Do not carry out this task(s) if you've not.


Task 1

- Go on twitter via the link below
- Like this tweet.
- Comment on it (optional).
- Retweet it (share).

(We'll select a few random winners during the webinar for a Data Gift and another mystery gift 🎁)

https://x.com/Learnwithdexa/status/1890079881859330385?t=lF-l9GI6eNejgJD2xyC5KA&s=19


Task 2

Do the same on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/100063724096727/posts/1182119680588824/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v


Task 3

Do the same on LinkedIn;

https://bit.ly/3WYRZyA


Let's go! Congratulations to the Winners.
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We don't negotiate peace. 😊

From our hearts, to yours.
From all of us @ DEXA

#ValentinesDay.
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