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Alvin Wanjala-Senior Author

Alvin Wanjala

Senior Author

May, 2021
Bachelor of Information Technology
Programming, Android, Internet
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About Alvin Wanjala

Alvin discovered his love for writing while wrapping up his first degree in Analytical Chemistry. As a technology enthusiast, he started his writing career as a tech writer dabbling in different aspects of technology in 2019.

Now, with an IT degree under his belt and over five years of writing experience, he specializes in writing instructional programming tutorials on HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Cloud, and Linux. Outside of writing, he works as a software engineer.

Alvin joined MUO in May 2021. His work has been featured in several publications, including freeCodeCamp and XDA Developers. Outside of software engineering and writing, he's passionate about travel and fitness.

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The 7 Best Bitwarden Features You're Not Using

Bitwarden is hiding a heap of features you should absolutely be using.

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Use These 5 Free Tools to Check If Your Data Is on the Dark Web

Is your information on the dark web? Time to find out.

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These Android Apps Could Put Your Passwords at Risk if You Aren't Careful

Password managers are helpful—if you use them wisely.

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Free Streaming Services Are Great—7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Overlook Them

Paid-for streaming may be superior, but don't sleep on free alternatives.

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Make Your Passwords More Secure With 6 Easy Steps

Don't mess around with your password security any longer.

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7 Free Tools I Use Every Week That Make Life Online Easier

These are the tools I swear by for making life online easier.

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No Login, No Fees: These Free Movie Sites Still Work in 2025

Yes, you can still stream movies with no strings attached.

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These Are the 3 Best New Features of Meta's Llama 4 AI Models

Meta's latest Llama AI model upgrade is a big one, making its AI chatbot better than ever.

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Navigate Your iPhone Faster With These 8 Tricks

These iPhone navigation tricks make everyday tasks feel effortless.

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Where Have All the Small 4K Monitors Gone? 5 Reasons I Want One

Good luck finding a small 4K monitor on the market today.

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I Don't Know How I Watched Netflix Without This Chrome Extension

I'm hooked on this extension; I wish I had found it sooner.

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Gmail vs. Proton Mail: What's the Best Email Provider?

Gmail brings the convenience, but Proton Mail fights back with privacy—who wins?

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5 Features Netflix Killed That I Want Back

I love Netflix, but I wish it still had these features.

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How I Use This Site to Find New AI Chatbots

Finding the latest AI chatbots has never been easier.

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These Are the 7 Best Browsers That Aren't Google Chrome

Chrome is excellent, but it’s not the only game in town.

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I've Subscribed to Google One for Years, but Wish It Had These 6 Features

With these features, Google One would be perfect.

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Why Your Phone Slows Down After an Update (and How to Fix It)

It's easier than you think.

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I Always Avoid Using Social Logins, and You Should Too—Here’s Why

Social logins are convenient, but you should avoid them where possible.

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I Ditched YouTube Premium—but Lite Just Changed My Mind

I'm sold on YouTube Premium Lite—it's worth every penny.

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Change These 4 Settings to Boost Your Smart TV Performance

If your smart TV feels sluggish, you don't need to upgrade immediately.

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