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GitHub's Brief Global Outage: Insights into Impact and Rapid Recovery

November 22, 2025

Explore the recent brief but global GitHub outage that affected `git push` and `pull` operations, and discover insights into its rapid resolution and user responses.

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GitHub Copilot Outage: Why Developer Dependencies on AI Tools Demand Backup Plans

September 4, 2025

A recent GitHub Copilot outage highlighted the risks of over-reliance on external AI coding assistants. Learn why having backup plans is crucial for maintaining developer productivity amidst service disruptions.

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Why Am I Blocked? The Real Reasons US Websites Restrict European Users

July 30, 2025

Ever been blocked by a US website from Europe? Discover the common reasons behind geo-blocking, including GDPR compliance, and why the error messages are often so unhelpful.

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