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Build and Deploy a Discord Bot for Image Uploads

How to Build and Deploy a Discord Bot with Image Upload Support

Whether you’re automating community tasks or integrating Discord with external APIs, this guide walks you through creating a bot from scratch using Python and the latest Discord developer tools. Step 1: Create a Discord Application Step 2: Invite Your Bot to a Server Step 3: Configure Your Bot Code Create a .env file to store
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Remove old items from Apple Wallet

Remove old items from Apple Wallet

Apple Wallet is a convenient way to store boarding passes, event tickets, payment cards, and more. But over time, it can get cluttered with expired or unused items. This guide walks you through how to remove them – manually or in bulk – on iPhone and Apple Watch. Remove Active Passes Delete Expired Passes Apple
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How to Search for YouTube Videos in Your Subreddit

How to Search for YouTube Videos in Your Subreddit

Want to find all the YouTube-hosted videos shared in your subreddit? It’s easier than you might think! Reddit’s search functionality, paired with a simple URL filter, lets you track down those video posts in no time. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out. Steps to Find YouTube Videos Video Walkthrough This method will pull
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Understanding Brain Rot

Understanding “Brain Rot”: A Guide for the Chronically Online and the Curious

If you’ve ever heard your kids or younger colleagues say something like “I’ve got brain rot from scrolling TikTok,” and wondered what on earth they meant, you’re not alone. “Brain rot” is one of those modern slang terms that’s exploded across social media, especially among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But it’s more than just
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Installing Nutanix Community Edition (CE): A Step-by-Step Guide 1

Installing Nutanix Community Edition (CE): A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide walks you through the installation of Nutanix CE, recreating a cluster, and accessing the Prism interface. It is intended for IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts. System Requirements Minimum Hardware Step 1: Download and Prepare Installation Media Step 2: Boot and Install Nutanix CE 2.1 Boot from USB 2.2 Login to the Installer Once
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Free Surfshark VPN

Why UK Users Are Turning to Surfshark VPN for Streaming, Privacy, and More

If you’re in the UK and still browsing without a VPN, you’re leaving both access and privacy on the table. Whether you’re trying to stream Saturday 3PM Premier League kick-offs, bypass intrusive age verification checks, or just keep your data out of reach, Surfshark VPN has quietly become the go-to solution for thousands of users.
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How to Audit Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions with PowerShell and Identify Their Source 2

How to Audit Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions with PowerShell and Identify Their Source

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a cornerstone of endpoint protection, but exclusions—whether for performance, compatibility, or policy reasons—can introduce risk if not properly managed. As IT admins, we need visibility not just into what exclusions exist, but where they originate: local policy, Group Policy (GPO), Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), or Configuration Manager (SCCM). In this post,
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Manually Installing a Monthly Windows Update on Windows Server

Manually Installing a Monthly Windows Update on Windows Server

Overview In some cases, Windows Updates may fail to install via Windows Update or SCCM Software Center. This document provides a step-by-step guide to manually installing a monthly cumulative update (CU) by extracting and installing the relevant CAB files using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool). Prerequisites Step 1: Download the Windows Update Package
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How to Set Up Cloudflare to Stop Spam on Your WordPress Site

How to Set Up Cloudflare to Stop Spam on Your WordPress Site

Spam can be a nightmare for WordPress site owners—whether it’s comment spam, fake registrations, or bot-driven form submissions. Fortunately, Cloudflare offers a free and effective way to block spam while keeping your site fast and secure. In this guide, I’ll walk you through setting up Cloudflare to protect your WordPress site from spam using firewall
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