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How to Convert Video to GIF: The Ultimate Guide for Social Media
Learn why GIFs are the secret weapon for social media engagement, and how to convert your videos to high-quality GIFs in seconds without watermarks.
Feb 27, 2026
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Technical Writer & Contributor at Axonix. Dedicated to making complex technical concepts simple and accessible.
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AI
The Ultimate Guide to Text To Speech AI Voice Generators
Discover how Text-to-Speech (TTS) AI voice generators are revolutionizing content creation for YouTube, TikTok, and accessibility in 2026.
Feb 27, 2026
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Open Source
PocketMCP: Turn Your Android Phone into an AI Agent Server
Learn how the open-source PocketMCP app uses the Model Context Protocol to bridge the gap between desktop AI agents and real-world mobile data.
Feb 27, 2026
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Open Source
ClearBox: Open-Source Gmail Cleanup Dashboard powered by AI
Why we built ClearBox, the open-source Next.js application that uses the Gmail API and local Ollama AI to roast your inbox and unsubscribe from spam instantly.
Feb 27, 2026
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Open Source
Axonix Open Source: Building the Future in Public
Why we believe in open source, and a high-level look at our flagship community projects: PocketMCP (Android AI Server) and ClearBox (Gmail AI Cleanup).
Feb 27, 2026
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React
React 19: Practical Features That Actually Matter
React 19 is here and it's not just hype. After building with it for two months, here's what actually matters and what you can ignore.
Feb 12, 2026
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PDF
How to Merge PDFs Without Uploading Your Files
A privacy-first guide to combining PDFs locally in your browser, with best practices for order, size, and quality.
Feb 3, 2026
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PDF
Merge PDFs on iPhone or Android in 2 Minutes
A mobile friendly workflow to combine PDFs safely, with tips for reducing file size before you share.
Feb 2, 2026
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Finance
Gross vs Net Pay: Why Your Take-Home Pay Is Lower
Gross pay vs. net pay explained. Learn where your money goes and how to plan deeper financial moves with our salary calculator.
Feb 1, 2026
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Design
The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image Sizes in 2026
Stop posting pixelated crops. Here is the definitive guide to image dimensions for Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and more.
Feb 1, 2026
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Math
Percentages: How to Stop Looking Like an Idiot at Restaurants
Learn percentage math the easy way. Mental shortcuts for tips, discounts, and finance. Stop pulling out your calculator for everything.
Feb 1, 2026
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PDF
Best Free PDF Merger Tools in 2026 (No Signup)
What to look for in a free PDF merger and why privacy first, in browser tools are the safest choice.
Feb 1, 2026
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PDF
How to Merge PDFs Without Adobe (Fast and Free)
Skip expensive subscriptions. Combine PDFs in your browser with drag and drop and no upload.
Jan 31, 2026
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PDF
Fix PDF Merge Errors and Large File Issues
A troubleshooting guide for failed merges, large PDFs, and common file problems, plus the quickest fixes.
Jan 30, 2026
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AI
What is 'Vibe Coding'? (And Why It's Taking Over)
I haven't written a for-loop by hand in months. Here's why that's not a bad thing.
Jan 29, 2026
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Design
Stop Using Open Sans: A Masterclass in Font Pairing
Your content is great, but your font makes you look like a generic WordPress template. Let me fix that for you.
Jan 29, 2026
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Design
Neumorphism Isn't Dead: How to Use Soft UI in 2026
It took over Dribbble, then vanished. But 'Soft UI' is back for minimal dashboards. Here's how to do it without making your users hate you.
Jan 29, 2026
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SEO
How I Boosted SEO with Schema Markup (And You Can Too)
Rich snippets used to be magic. Now they're just JSON-LD. Here's how I went from 'blue link' to 'star ratings' on Google.
Jan 29, 2026
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Design
Is Glassmorphism Still Cool? (The Ultimate CSS Guide)
Apple uses it. Microsoft uses it. But Twitter called it dead. Who's right? Let me settle this once and for all.
Jan 29, 2026
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Design
Steal Like an Artist: Extracting Color Palettes from Movies
Wes Anderson didn't invent pastel pink, but he owns it. Here's how to steal color vibes from cinema for your web projects.
Jan 29, 2026
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SEO
Meta Tags That Actually Work (And All the Junk You Can Ignore)
Real talk about meta tags in 2026. Learn the 5 that actually matter, the 50 you can delete, and how to make your links look good when shared.
Jan 29, 2026
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CSS
CSS Grid vs Flexbox: A Love Letter to Both (But Mostly Grid)
Real talk about CSS layout from a developer who's made every mistake. Learn when to Grid, when to Flex, and why you're probably using the wrong one.
Jan 29, 2026
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AI
I Stopped Reading 50-Page Reports (Thanks to this AI Hack)
I have a confession: I haven't read a full PDF in months. Here's my secret weapon for staying sane.
Jan 29, 2026
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Accessibility
Your Grey Text is Illegal (Why Contrast Ratios Matter)
I once saw a client get sued because their buttons were 'too grey'. It wasn't pretty. Here's how to avoid that nightmare.
Jan 29, 2026
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UUID
UUIDs: The Complete Developer's Guide to Unique Identifiers
Master UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) with this comprehensive guide. Learn all 8 versions, implementation strategies, performance optimization, and when to use alternatives like ULIDs and NanoIDs. Includes practical code examples for JavaScript, Python, Go, and SQL.
Jan 19, 2026
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Lorem Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum: Why Placeholder Text Actually Matters
Clients can't stop reading the fake text. Here's why designers use Lorem Ipsum and a generator that doesn't waste your time.
Jan 19, 2026
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Color
Hex, RGB, HSL: A Developer's Color Conversion Cheat Sheet
When the designer sends #FF5733 and you need rgba(). Here's how color formats actually work and a quick converter tool.
Jan 19, 2026
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Hash
MD5, SHA-256, and Why Hashing Isn't Encryption
Verify file integrity, understand password storage, and stop confusing hashes with encryption. Plus a free hash generator.
Jan 19, 2026
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Base64
Base64 Encoding: What It Actually Is (And When You Need It)
Stop copy-pasting into random websites. Here's what Base64 encoding actually does and a free tool to encode/decode instantly.
Jan 19, 2026
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Aspect Ratio
Why Your Images Look Weird (And How to Fix It)
Stop stretching and squishing your images. Here's how aspect ratios actually work and a free calculator to get your dimensions right every time.
Jan 19, 2026
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URL Encoding
That Time a Single & Broke Production
URL encoding exists for a reason. Here's what it actually does, why you keep getting 400 errors, and a quick tool to fix it.
Jan 18, 2026
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Career
Create a Professional Resume in Minutes (Free Builder)
Build a job-winning resume effortlessly with our free online resume builder. ATS-friendly templates, live preview, and instant PDF export.
Jan 18, 2026
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YouTube
How to Download High-Quality YouTube Thumbnails (Free Tool)
Learn how to instantly download YouTube thumbnails in 4K, HD, and default quality. A complete guide for content creators and designers.
Jan 18, 2026
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Development
Clean Up Messy SQL Queries Instantly (Free Formatter)
Stop squinting at unreadable database queries. Formats, beautifies, and standardizes your SQL code in one click.
Jan 18, 2026
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Health
Calculate Your BMI Instantly (Free Health Tool)
Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) in seconds. Our free tool helps you understand your weight status based on the latest WHO guidelines.
Jan 18, 2026
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Security
JWTs Explained: No More Auth Headaches
JSON Web Tokens are the standard for stateless authentication. But how do they actually work? We break down the header, payload, and signature so you can implement auth securely.
Jan 17, 2026
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CSS
The Ultimate Flexbox Cheatsheet: Align Anything
Confused by 'justify-content' vs 'align-items'? You stick `display: flex` on everything and hope for the best? Here is the definitive guide to controlling layout on the web.
Jan 16, 2026
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Regex
Stop Guessing Regex: Visualize It Instead
Regular Expressions look like gibberish to 99% of developers. Stop pasting StackOverflow answers blindly. Use a visualizer to understand the logic behind the pattern.
Jan 15, 2026
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Game Dev
Why Snake is the Best 'Hello World' for Game Dev
Thinking of building a game? Forget advanced 3D engines. Classic Snake teaches you every fundamental concept you need to know: game loops, collision detection, and state management.
Jan 14, 2026
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Images
JPG vs WebP vs AVIF: The Ultimate Image Format Comparison (2026)
Still using PNGs? Stop. We breakdown the compression algorithms of WebP and AVIF and why they are the future of the web.
Jan 9, 2026
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Productivity
I Doubled My Typing Speed in 30 Days (And So Can You)
Stuck at 40 WPM? I was too. Here is the specific practice routine, the mindset shift, and the tools I used to break the plateau and hit 100+ WPM.
Jan 9, 2026
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PDF
Taming the PDF Chaos: How to Merge & Compress Files for Free
Stop emailing 10 separate attachments. Learn the fast, private way to combine and shrink PDFs without paying for expensive software.
Jan 9, 2026
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Writing
Why You Should Be Writing in Markdown (And Previewing Live)
Markdown is the secret weapon of efficient writers. Learn how to write faster, cleaner docs and why a real-time previewer is non-negotiable.
Jan 8, 2026
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Marketing
The Comeback of the QR Code: A Modern Marketing Essential
They were dead, then they were essential. How QR codes conquered the world and how you can generate them for free.
Jan 8, 2026
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Security
The Axonix Password Generator: Randomness You Can Trust
Why we built a client-side password generator, and why you should trust it over random websites.
Jan 8, 2026
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Developers
Spotting Differences: How to Compare Code and Text Efficiently
Compare two versions of a file and find every change instantly. Why diff checking is the secret weapon of careful developers.
Jan 8, 2026
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Web Performance
Web Performance 101: Why Image Compression is Non-Negotiable
Images account for 50% of web weight. Learn how to crush file sizes, improve Core Web Vitals, and boost your SEO ranking.
Jan 8, 2026
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DevOps
Mastering Cron Jobs: Never Guess the Syntax Again
Confused by asterisks? Learn how to schedule tasks effectively with cron syntax without accidentally nuking your database.
Jan 8, 2026
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AI
Unlimited Creativity: Generating Images with AI in the Browser
Why pay for Midjourney? We integrated the powerful FLUX.1 Schnell model directly into Axonix for unlimited, free image generation.
Jan 8, 2026
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TypeScript
Why You Should Stop Writing TypeScript Interfaces Manually
Manually typing API responses is the biggest waste of developer time. Here is how to automate typings and get Zod schemas for free.
Jan 8, 2026
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Developers
JSON Debugging: How I Stopped Losing My Mind Over Missing Commas
Real stories from the JSON debugging trenches. Learn from my pain as we explore common errors, validation tricks, and why that one comma cost me 2 hours of my life.
Jan 8, 2026
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Developers
Stop Posting Ugly Code Screenshots (Do This Instead)
Your code deserves better than a blurry phone photo or a messy screenshot. Here is how to generate beautiful, syntax-highlighted snippets instantly.
Jan 8, 2026
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Productivity
The Science of Focus: Mastering the Pomodoro Technique
Can 25 minutes change your life? We dive deep into the Pomodoro Technique—why it works, how to use it, and why your brain loves structured breaks.
Jan 8, 2026
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The Ultimate Developer Toolkit 2026: 5 Tools I Use Daily
A curated list of free, privacy-focused utilities that every developer should bookmark. Stop wasting time on boilerplate and formatting.
Jan 7, 2026
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Security
The Password Guide I Wish Someone Gave Me Before I Got Hacked
Real talk about password security from someone who learned the hard way. No corporate BS, just practical advice on creating strong passwords, choosing managers, and not getting owned by hackers.
Jan 5, 2026
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