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Kotlin / Programming
How to fix the pain of modifying Kotlin nested data classes
Using Arrow Lenses to simplify deeply nested data class updates in Kotlin, replacing verbose chained .copy() calls.
Android / IDE
IntelliJ IDEA / Android Studio Tricks: Surround With
IntelliJ IDEA's Surround With wraps selected code in try/catch, if/else, or Kotlin-specific snippets — Mac (⌥⌘T) and Windows (Ctrl+Alt+T) shortcuts.
Life
On intermittent fasting
Lately I’m having a lot of chats about intermittent fasting and I think it’s a good time to write down my whole experience. As I kid I was slim, super slim, a tiny skinny kid....
Life / Tech
How to Turn Off Camera and Mic by Default in Google Meet (2026)
Start every Google Meet with camera off and mic muted — no plugins needed. Step-by-step guide updated for 2026 with the latest Google Meet settings.
IDE / Kotlin
My IntelliJ Plugin Collection – Kotlin Fill class
Kotlin Fill Class is an IntelliJ / Android Studio plugin that auto-fills data class constructor arguments — stop typing the same parameters by hand.
Life / Tech
How to Open Bookmarks in a New Tab in Chrome
How to open bookmarks in a new tab in Chrome: a one-click bookmarklet trick, the Ctrl/Cmd-click shortcut, and middle-click — so links stop hijacking your current tab.
Life / Programming
Go to first unread message on Telegram Web
How to jump to the first unread message in Telegram Web with a keyboard shortcut — like Slack's Cmd+K but for Telegram. A quick tip for desktop users.
Android / Programming
ADB Pro: Install and run an Android app on every connected device (2026 Update)
adb commands to install or run an Android app on a specific connected device — or every device at once — using device IDs, serial numbers, and helper scripts.
Life / Tech
What we have now is not “remote working”, it’s “apart working”
Today I saw a tweet that resonated a lot with me I could not agree more. The whole COVID-19 lockdown created a weird situation where a lot of companies found themselves...
Programming / Tech
Uninstall and Run in one shot in Android Studio
As an Android developer, I live my life one repetitive task after another: Clean, Run Uninstall, Run Restart Clean, Restart Restart with Debugger Click here, click there. Tap...