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Building a C++ File Encryptor: Practical Cryptography & File I/O for Beginners

Before my Computer Science engineering journey officially kicked off , I decided to bridge the gap between basic C++ theory and real-world application.

  • C++ File Encryptor project bridges theory and practical application
  • Implements byte-level substitution via ASCII shifting for encryption
  • Emphasizes proper file stream management to prevent data corruption

Large SQS and SNS messages in Kotlin: the extended client pattern without Java baggage

Every SQS queue and SNS topic has a message size limit. When a payload is larger, the usual answer is the claim check pattern: put the payload in S3, send a small pointer instead, and resolve the…

  • Java libraries for SQS/SNS message limits not compatible with Kotlin
  • Three Maven Central libraries created: s3overflow, sqsoverflow, snsoverflow
  • Ports explained, limitations addressed, benefits highlighted

Microsoft Took the ‘Copilot+ PC’ Brand Out Behind the Shed

Zac Bowden, Windows Central: In 2024, Microsoft and Qualcomm kicked off a new category of Windows hardware it called “Copilot+ PCs” that set the baseline for a new wave of AI-first computers, and…

  • Microsoft discontinued "Copilot+ PC" branding by 2026.
  • Surface PCs from 2025 retained the Copilot+ label.
  • Focus shifted to producing excellent AI devices over branding.

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