Author: Mohit Maheshwari

If Medium hasn’t been opening for you in India lately, don’t panic. You’re not the only one. Over the past few weeks, many users have noticed that medium.com just won’t load either on the app or browser. Turns out, the problem isn’t Medium’s fault. It’s your internet provider’s. What’s Actually Going On Around mid-October, several Indian ISPs including Jio, Airtel, and Vi started routing Medium’s traffic incorrectly. When you try to visit medium.com, your request goes to the wrong IP address. Medium’s servers are fine, but your ISP’s system called DNS has messed up the directions. Why It Happens If…

Will Smith’s journey from a young rapper in Philadelphia to one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars is nothing short of extraordinary. He built his career step by step, first with chart-topping hits, then with a breakout TV role, and finally with blockbuster films that made him one of the highest-paid actors in the world. And even after decades in the spotlight, he’s still finding ways to grow his fortune and reinvent his brand. As of 2025, Will Smith’s net worth is estimated to be around $350 million, driven by his movies, production ventures, investments, and long-standing influence in the entertainment…

Will Ferrell has made a career out of playing lovable idiots but when it comes to money, he’s anything but foolish. As of 2025, the Elf and Anchorman star is sitting on an estimated $160 million fortune, built not just from movie paychecks but from smart producing deals, sports ownerships, and business moves that would make most Wall Street guys nod in approval. He’s proof that comedy, when mixed with strategy and timing, can be one of Hollywood’s most profitable investments. Let’s break down how a guy who once yelled “I’m kind of a big deal” as Ron Burgundy actually…

I think we’ve all been there, when someone suddenly stops replying on WhatsApp, and we start wondering if they might have blocked us. It’s not a nice feeling, because most of our daily chats, plans, and even small talk happen on WhatsApp now, so silence can feel personal. Sometimes we keep checking the app again and again, waiting to see that one “online” sign or a double tick that never appears, and it makes us more anxious. The tricky part is that WhatsApp never directly tells you when someone blocks you. There’s no alert or message saying, “You’ve been blocked.”…

Once upon a time, if you wanted to solve a tech problem or learn something new, you’d just Google it.You’d land on a forum, Stack Overflow thread, or blog post with real answers. You could read old posts, see what worked, and learn from the experience of others. That open-book internet is quietly disappearing and Discord is one of the biggest reasons why. What People Are Complaining About A Reddit user summed it up bluntly: “Most relevant information is hidden away in some Discord server you have to join.” They’re right.From gaming to programming to hobby groups, everything has moved…

If you searched something on Google recently and saw a big box at the top giving an AI answer, that’s called AI Overview. It tries to answer your question using artificial intelligence, but sometimes it feels unnecessary or even confusing. The bad news is, Google doesn’t give a full “off” button for this yet.The good news is, there are a few easy tricks that make your searches clean again. 1. Turn It Off in Search Labs If you see the Labs (beaker) icon on your Google homepage, you can try this first: This helps for most users who joined the…

One Redditor bought a handful of upvotes just to see what would happen, and the results were quick but short-lived, and the comments helped spell out why. Let’s break down what worked, what didn’t, and what that means for you, so you can decide if a small test is worth it or if there’s a safer plan to try first. What happened in the test What this means for you People like to say, “Buy a quick boost, get to the top, and everyone will see you.” Sometimes that happens, and sometimes it doesn’t.It works only when: If you want…

Artificial intelligence assistants have gone from novelties to everyday tools. But as they grow more capable, they also become stranger. A recent discussion in the r/Grok community captured just how uncanny things can get when a voice-driven AI crosses the line from helpful to creepy. “It Started Out Normal – Then It Spoke in My Voice” One user described a routine support session with Grok to reset his LIFX smart bulbs. At first, the app used its standard female voice. Halfway through the conversation, however, the voice switched into a perfect imitation of his own – same accent, same pacing,…

When people search on Google today, they often add one word: “reddit.” Why? Because Reddit has real users, real problems, real answers. Google knows this, so Reddit threads now show up on many first pages. If you care about SEO, you can’t ignore Reddit. In this article, I’ll show you how to use Reddit in your SEO plan, without spamming anyone, so you get better topics, better content, and more trust. Reason Why Google Loves Reddit Google is in the business of trust. It wants to show search results that feel real, not just polished blog posts stuffed with keywords.…

You can love your music and still make mistakes on Spotify, and that is normal. The good news is that most problems are simple to spot, and they are also simple to fix if you build a small routine and stick to it. Many artists don’t realize that Spotify is not just about uploading songs, it’s also about how you present yourself, track your data, and connect with listeners. This guide uses a problem-solution format, so you can read one mistake at a time and fix it before your next release. Mistake 1: Ignoring your data It feels nicer to…

I also used to think Reddit Upvotes are magic, because if you have more upvotes then your post can easily go viral. But in reality, upvotes are more like a gentle push. They move your post from a quiet area to a busy area, and after that the quality of your title, your content, and whether it actually belongs in that subreddit decides what happens next. I won’t call them “only a nudge,” because this nudge is powerful and stronger than likes or shares on many other platforms, especially now that Google is showing more and more subreddit threads in…

Viral clips move fast, and corrections move slow. So when you see a shocking video, you need a simple way to check it. This guide gives you a fast workflow you can use right now. It is plain, honest, and it takes just a few minutes. You will learn quick visual checks, deeper tests, and a small policy you can copy so you don’t share fakes. TL;DR: 60-Second Triage Do these fast checks first. If two or more feel “off,” treat the video as high-risk and stop sharing until you verify. If the clip passes these quick checks, move to…

Until now, creators on X had to judge success mostly by likes, reposts, or the overall impressions of individual tweets. That’s like trying to understand a movie by looking only at one scene. With thread analytics, you can now see how the whole story performs together. Imagine you post a 10-tweet thread about “How AI is changing marketing.” Earlier, you could only guess where people lost interest. Now, you’ll get insights on: For context, threads have become a backbone of X alone. Earlier, nearly 42% of viral content on the platform was in thread format (according to SocialInsider). Having data…

Short-form video is no longer a social media trend, it is the foundation. Open TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or even Facebook, and the pattern is the same: a vertical, full-screen clip you can accept or reject with a single swipe. Because that motion is effortless, platforms design around it, creators build for it, and brands shift budgets to meet it. TikTok’s Audience in 2025: What the Numbers Really Say TikTok’s true audience size is often misunderstood. The latest official figure marketers can rely on is ad reach: TikTok’s ad tools showed a potential reach of about 1.59 billion people worldwide in…

Instagram just picked up a few tricks from Snapchat and TikTok, but will these new additions keep users hooked, or simply add to the growing list of features we forget about in a week? The Meta-owned platform is introducing a Repost button, a global Friends tab, and an optional location-sharing map. While these features could enhance engagement, they also raise questions about originality, privacy, and whether Instagram is innovating or simply chasing competitors. Friends Tab Goes Global The Friends tab, which began limited testing in January, is now live for users worldwide. It showcases Reels and posts your friends have…