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My Current Carry

CyRil.exe — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:27:37 +0000

With university starting soon, I’ve been seeing a lot of EDC (Everyday Carry) videos. It got me thinking about my own setup, so I decided to share My Current Carry (MCC), because honestly, I don’t carry everything every day.

Phone

The device I rely on every day is my Samsung A50. I’ve had it since 2019, and it’s still going strong! The battery isn’t what it used to be, but my power bank always has my back when it runs low while I’m on the go. I haven’t had any major issues or repairs yet, though I do hope to upgrade to a newer phone, likely another Samsung. I also have a Samsung tab a7 lite which I mostly use for reading.

Laptop

Next, my most powerful and largest device: my HP Pavilion Intel Core i5 15-inch laptop. I got it in 2021, thanks to my mom (thank you, Mom!). While I don’t do heavy tasks, I use it for light editing, gaming, music production, and even some simple machine learning models—it's survived it all. The battery life isn’t great, and I’m aware it wasn’t built for the kinds of tasks I put it through. So I usually keep it plugged in and try not to overwork it. I also use a generic wired mouse I bought years ago, though I have a wireless Logitech mouse as well.

Audio

I have three audio devices. First, my Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones—an absolute splurge, but worth it for the comfort, design, and amazing sound quality. Plus, the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) is top-notch for headphones. For in-ear wireless, I use the Galaxy Buds FE. While they’re great, one earbud recently started getting not as loud as the other, so I’ll need to replace them eventually. Luckily, I still have my trusty wired JBL T110 in-ears as well as my headphones, so I’m not in a rush.

Bag

And last but not the least, my bag. It’s an Asus backpack that was a gift from my Aunt (Thank you, Aunty!). It’s big enough to carry my laptop and anything else I need.

So yeah, that’s My Current Carry, some of my gear is due for an upgrade but for now, everything still gets the job done. And of course, if I ever do upgrade, you’ll know.

Stay curious, and I’ll catch you next time!

Data Science? Never Heard Of It.

CyRil.exe — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

So, the truth is, last year when I first picked up Data Science, I had no idea what it was.

I always wanted to take programming more seriously. I tried a little HTML and CSS a few years back but stopped and I did some simple robotics coding during secondary (high) school.

Anyway, last year I had some time on my hands, and my Aunt suggested I take this course my cousins did. She couldn’t remember the specifics, but she knew they were teaching Python.

We contacted them, and that was the first time I heard about Data Science. So, what is Data Science, and should you learn it?

I like to define it as “finding the meaning behind data”. Whether you should learn it might depend on the kind of person you are.

Although I’m sure there are other branches when it comes to programming, I mainly consider these four when someone tells me that they are interested in getting into tech, specifically programming: Data Science, Web/Software Development (yes, I group them together — sue me), Game development and Cybersecurity.

Usually it’s always Web/Software Dev that they are thinking about, but I always try to mention both Data Science and Web/Software dev so they at least have another option to consider.

So, which should you pick?

First, ask yourself: are you An Explorer or A Builder?

An explorer loves diving into the unknown, uncovering hidden insights, and searching for answers in uncharted territories. If that sounds like you, then you might be drawn to Data Science, where you’ll analyze data to discover patterns and meanings.

A builder, on the other hand, thrives on creating and constructing. Whether you're starting from scratch, collaborating on existing projects, or finding solutions on Stack Overflow, you love bringing ideas to life. If this resonates with you, then Web/Software Development might be your ideal path.

I use the word “might” because it’s not set in stone. Personally, I have interests in all four branches, although some more than others. I’m currently focusing on Data Science, but I do plan on exploring Web/Software Dev later down the line.

This is tech. Don’t be afraid to pivot and explore. There’s so much of it to see.

Stay Curious.

Hi, I'm CyRil.exe

CyRil.exe — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:28:43 +0000

I didn’t ask to be passionate about Tech. This life chose me and now I just have to live with it, but honestly, I have no complaints.
Hi, I am CyRil and welcome to my first blog post. So I won't waste your time, I'll give you a rundown of what to expect.

This blog is mainly to track my progress and keep me accountable in my tech journey. I'll also sprinkle in some useful tech tips once in a while, but don’t hold me to that.

I was advised to start a blog by two separate people, who I’m pretty sure don’t know each other. So it must be a sign or a coincidence, your pick.

So who am I?

In tech, I am a Data Scientist, but outside of tech, I make music and write stories.

I’m currently a university student and my hobbies are reading novels, reading comics (manga), watching anime, watching eSports and listening to music. I also play sports (mainly basketball) and I workout. If I’m doing neither of those in my free time then I’m most likely binge watching YouTube.

I currently live on planet Earth and I am Nigerian. English is my first language but I also speak Russian at a comfortable level, Привет. Don’t expect any posts in Russian in the nearest future.

So, if blog posts about project progression with tips, rants and hopefully successes are for you then I hope you stick around.

I plan to post at least once a month and at most twice a month.
You can follow me on X (Twitter) at here and I hope to see you later.