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Practical notes on building school software, security, web tools and games — all from real projects by Ali Abdollahi.

What is RAM and how much do you actually need?

RAM is a computer's working memory, not its storage. How to check your usage, and how much is enough for everyday work, programming and gaming.

· 2 min read

HDD or SSD: which one actually makes your PC faster?

Short answer: SSD for the OS and programs, HDD can still make sense for big archives. How they differ, SSD types, lifespan and buying advice.

· 2 min read

Git and GitHub for beginners: from the first commit to push

What Git is and why you need it: a step-by-step guide to creating a repo, committing, branching, connecting to GitHub, and the mistakes to avoid — like committing secrets.

· 2 min read

A full demo with no backend: mocking the API with axios-mock-adapter

The ClassBan online demo needed no database or server. By mocking the whole API in the browser, the real UI runs with fake data. The method, the benefits and the limits.

· 1 min read

Converting PDF to Excel: 4 real methods (from manual to free and online)

A PDF doesn't know what a table is — it only stores text at coordinates. Four ways to get a table into Excel, and what to check after converting.

· 3 min read