Araz Gray

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Protect Your Brain Before It’s Too Late

In an age where we’re living longer than ever, keeping our minds agile and resilient has become just as crucial as physical fitness. Not only does an active brain help you stay sharp, creative, and focused, but it also acts as a buffer against cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Just li... Read All

Brain Fog: How to manage it?

There isn’t a specific treatment for brain fog, but there are many things you can try to help with the symptoms: Sleep: Get enough sleep, ideally 7–8 hours a night. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try getting up and doing something relaxing after 20 minutes. Exercise: Regular physica... Read All

How Installing Linux Changed My Life

A few years back, I was in a rut. My life felt stuck in the mud, and no matter what I tried, I couldn’t find a way out. Every day felt like the same loop of half-finished tasks, distractions, and a general sense of being overwhelmed. I was frustrated, unproductive, and lost. Ironically, the straw t... Read All

Trying to Quit Something? Don’t!

We’ve all heard it before: “Just quit!” Whether it’s smoking, drinking, or any habit we want to break, the popular advice is to just stop. But what if quitting is the very thing that keeps you stuck in a cycle of craving and failure? Here’s a surprising twist on quitting: Don’t! That’s right, don... Read All

Livewire, Hotwire, and HTMX: Which One Fits You?

If you’ve built a website or app that involves user interactions, you know the grind. There’s the flashy, complicated world of JavaScript frameworks, React, Vue, Angular. Then, there’s the quiet, brilliant stuff: tools that let you build with just enough interactivity without the client-side chaos. ... Read All

FOMO Marketing

Imagine you’re walking past a bakery. The sweet smell of fresh croissants drifts into the air. There’s a line outside, people chatting excitedly, and a sign in the window: “Last batch of the day, selling out fast!” Suddenly, your stomach growls. You weren’t even hungry, but now you need one of thos... Read All

How to use Internet on Mars?

Imagine standing on the surface of Mars, staring at the crimson horizon, and trying to open your favorite website. Due to the vast 225-million-kilometer gap between Earth and Mars, even at the speed of light, a round-trip signal could take anywhere from 6 to 48 minutes. That’s longer than it takes t... Read All


Dark Dream

The sound of my heartbeat grew louder with every moment. From the window of my home, I watched as they used a device to locate crowded buildings and send the coordinates. Minutes later, missiles were fired at us. The noise of explosions and the smell of smoke filled the air. Maybe those missiles wer... Read All

The Complexities of Therapy and Its Challenges

A significant portion of psychological issues can be effectively addressed with the help of an experienced psychologist. However, a brief exploration on the internet reveals that the primary issue isn’t the reluctance of individuals to seek help, but rather the scarcity of skilled, experienced, and ... Read All

Minimal (19) Awareness

Next time you want to have tea, sit by the window, place a small flower in front of you, and try to drink your tea while focusing on the flower and the aroma and taste spreading in your mouth. Carry this depth and mindfulness into other parts of your life as well. Awareness ... Read All

Why Cult Mentality Can Lead to Dementia

Back in the hunter-gatherer era, belonging and loyalty to the tribe played a vital role in survival. At that time, individuality and independent decision-making could pose life-threatening risks, and people had to follow the tribe’s collective decisions to protect themselves and their families. This... Read All