u/TheRealXyz_

Hey guys. Tbh, I am feeling a bit lost and anxious right now. I completely messed up my 12th boards and scored just 49.83% (PCMB). I know the 60% placement criteria is a massive roadblock, so I am currently giving my improvement exams. Thankfully, the papers went way better this time, and my last exam (Bio) is tomorrow!

Once this is done, I’ll be starting my B.Tech CSE at a local Tier-3 college. I am ready to grind my ass off for the next 4 years, but I need some no-BS, brutally honest advice from seniors. Please don't sugarcoat anything.

A few things I need help with:

\*\*\*College CGPA vs Skills:\*\* I know on-campus placements will be non-existent for me. Should I just maintain a decent 8.0+ CGPA and put all my remaining energy into grinding LeetCode, Open Source, and building a crazy portfolio?

\* \*\*The 4-Year Roadmap:\*\* What exactly should my timeline look like? When to start DSA? When should I shift to Web/App Dev? And how do I even land off-campus internships with zero college backing?

\* \*\*Salary Reality Check:\*\* What is the actual starting salary for a Tier-3 grad right now? Online, you either see 3 LPA mass recruitment or 30+ LPA off-campus flexes. What is the realistic middle ground, and how do I push myself into the 10+ LPA bracket?

\* \*\*The "Jobless" Paradox:\*\* We keep hearing that tech is booming, yet thousands of freshers are sitting unemployed. What exact mistakes are these Tier-3 students making from Day 1? What traps should I avoid?

\* \*\*Location Disadvantage:\*\* I live pretty far away from major tech hubs like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. Is this going to hurt my networking chances? How do I bridge this gap online?

I just need the right direction. If you were in my exact shoes today, what would your Day 1 game plan look like?

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys. Tbh, I am feeling a bit lost and anxious right now. I completely messed up my 12th boards and scored just 49.83% (PCMB). I know the 60% placement criteria is a massive roadblock, so I am currently giving my improvement exams. Thankfully, the papers went way better this time, and my last exam (Bio) is tomorrow!

Once this is done, I’ll be starting my B.Tech CSE at a local Tier-3 college. I am ready to grind my ass off for the next 4 years, but I need some no-BS, brutally honest advice from seniors. Please don't sugarcoat anything.

A few things I need help with:

* **College CGPA vs Skills:** I know on-campus placements will be non-existent for me. Should I just maintain a decent 8.0+ CGPA and put all my remaining energy into grinding LeetCode, Open Source, and building a crazy portfolio?

* **The 4-Year Roadmap:** What exactly should my timeline look like? When to start DSA? When should I shift to Web/App Dev? And how do I even land off-campus internships with zero college backing?

* **Salary Reality Check:** What is the actual starting salary for a Tier-3 grad right now? Online, you either see 3 LPA mass recruitment or 30+ LPA off-campus flexes. What is the realistic middle ground, and how do I push myself into the 10+ LPA bracket?

* **The "Jobless" Paradox:** We keep hearing that tech is booming, yet thousands of freshers are sitting unemployed. What exact mistakes are these Tier-3 students making from Day 1? What traps should I avoid?

* **Location Disadvantage:** I live pretty far away from major tech hubs like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. Is this going to hurt my networking chances? How do I bridge this gap online?

I just need the right direction. If you were in my exact shoes today, what would your Day 1 game plan look like?

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys. Tbh, I am feeling a bit lost and anxious right now. I completely messed up my 12th boards and scored just 49.83% (PCMB). I know the 60% placement criteria is a massive roadblock, so I am currently giving my improvement exams. Thankfully, the papers went way better this time, and my last exam (Bio) is tomorrow!

Once this is done, I’ll be starting my B.Tech CSE at a local Tier-3 college. I am ready to grind my ass off for the next 4 years, but I need some no-BS, brutally honest advice from seniors. Please don't sugarcoat anything.

A few things I need help with:

* **College CGPA vs Skills:** I know on-campus placements will be non-existent for me. Should I just maintain a decent 8.0+ CGPA and put all my remaining energy into grinding LeetCode, Open Source, and building a crazy portfolio?

* **The 4-Year Roadmap:** What exactly should my timeline look like? When to start DSA? When should I shift to Web/App Dev? And how do I even land off-campus internships with zero college backing?

* **Salary Reality Check:** What is the actual starting salary for a Tier-3 grad right now? Online, you either see 3 LPA mass recruitment or 30+ LPA off-campus flexes. What is the realistic middle ground, and how do I push myself into the 10+ LPA bracket?

* **The "Jobless" Paradox:** We keep hearing that tech is booming, yet thousands of freshers are sitting unemployed. What exact mistakes are these Tier-3 students making from Day 1? What traps should I avoid?

* **Location Disadvantage:** I live pretty far away from major tech hubs like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru. Is this going to hurt my networking chances? How do I bridge this gap online?

I just need the right direction. If you were in my exact shoes today, what would your Day 1 game plan look like?

Thanks in advance!

Firefox recently pushed version 151 (currently on 151.0.2), but I checked the Betterfox GitHub and the latest user.js is still sitting on version 150.0 from April.

Is anyone running the 150.0 Betterfox script on the new 151.0.2 build? I want to update my browser but just wanted to check if anything is broken or conflicting before I do. Any weird bugs, telemetry leaks, or performance drops?

Appreciate the help!

Firefox recently pushed version 151 (currently on 151.0.2), but I checked the Betterfox GitHub and the latest user.js is still sitting on version 150.0 from April. Is anyone running the 150.0 Betterfox script on the new 151.0.2 build? I want to update my browser but just wanted to check if anything is broken or conflicting before I do. Any weird bugs, telemetry leaks, or performance drops? Appreciate the help!

https://preview.redd.it/55781mr48b3h1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=a23caf7aabe48f9ae0b4b7f62dd631d8328dcabe

I’ve been trying out Zen Browser recently and I really like everything about it. The UI and features are exactly what I want.

However, I'm facing a major issue with CPU usage. As you can see in the htop screenshot, whenever I play a YouTube video, my CPU usage shoots up to ~97-100% across all threads. The process /app/zen/zen is consuming all the resources.

My Setup:

* OS: Linux Mint (Cinnamon)

* Hardware: Dual-core CPU, 12GB RAM

This feels like a hardware video acceleration issue where the browser is relying entirely on software decoding. Has anyone else faced this on Linux? Any specific about:config tweaks or launch flags to force hardware acceleration?

Thanks!

https://preview.redd.it/lx2jm7108b3h1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=4bb518df8e06997ce75f07f69b3d9f978aba1693

I’ve been trying out Zen Browser recently and I really like everything about it. The UI and features are exactly what I want.

However, I'm facing a major issue with CPU usage. As you can see in the htop screenshot, whenever I play a YouTube video, my CPU usage shoots up to ~97-100% across all threads. The process /app/zen/zen is consuming all the resources.

My Setup:

* OS: Linux Mint (Cinnamon)

* Hardware: Dual-core CPU, 12GB RAM

This feels like a hardware video acceleration issue where the browser is relying entirely on software decoding. Has anyone else faced this on Linux? Any specific about:config tweaks or launch flags to force hardware acceleration?

Thanks!

Now that the dust has settled, I want to know your completely unfiltered thoughts on the finale. No hype, no corporate sugarcoating.

Did the ending actually feel earned, or did it feel like the writers were just spinning their wheels for shock value?

Personally, I felt some character arcs were completely wasted while others had decent payoffs. Homelander and Butcher carry the show as usual, but did the actual plot progression satisfy you?

What are your biggest praises and gripes? Let’s discuss.

Now that the dust has settled, I want to know your completely unfiltered thoughts on the finale. No hype, no corporate sugarcoating.

​Did the ending actually feel earned, or did it feel like the writers were just spinning their wheels for shock value?

​Personally, I felt some character arcs were completely wasted while others had decent payoffs. Homelander and Butcher carry the show as usual, but did the actual plot progression satisfy you?

​What are your biggest praises and gripes? Let’s discuss

I officially hit 18 a couple of weeks ago. School is done, I'm pivoting to a BSC (CS) degree soon, and I'm just starting to figure out real-world skills while helping out with my family's business.

I want the brutally honest truth. No sugar-coating or generic fluff. For those of you in your late 20s, 30s, or beyond: what is the single biggest mistake you made at my age that you are still paying for?

Whether it's about money, physical health, bad habits, or career focus—what should I absolutely avoid doing right now? Give me the reality check

I’m a huge fan of mind-bending shows and high-stakes thrillers, but I hate it when a series sets up a massive mystery and then the ending falls flat. I thought Dark handled its complex timeline perfectly, and Breaking Bad obviously nailed the tension.

For those who like strategic, puzzle-box plots—what should I watch next that actually has a satisfying finale? I want something that respects the viewer's intelligence

Check the water pressure and see exactly how long it takes for the hot water to kick in. It takes five seconds to do during a viewing, but dealing with terrible water pressure or slow drainage every single day after you move in is a massive headache. Sometimes it is an expensive plumbing issue; sometimes it is completely unfixable depending on the building. Do not skip checking it

Check the water pressure and see exactly how long it takes for the hot water to kick in. It takes five seconds to do during a viewing, but dealing with terrible water pressure or slow drainage every single day after you move in is a massive headache. Sometimes it is an expensive plumbing issue; sometimes it is completely unfixable depending on the building. Do not skip checking it

I’m going through a massive anime burnout. I keep starting new shows and dropping them by episode 3 because the pacing is too slow or people say "it gets good after episode 15". I don't have the patience for that right now.

I need something fast-paced, high stakes, and gripping from the very first episode. Thrillers, mysteries, or survival games are preferred, but I'm open to anything as long as the hook is absolutely insane. What’s your pick?

https://preview.redd.it/yks0b9z9g12h1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=349d0864eb91e9c9ced38d6b9c257d3109ef3ecb

the build up, the tension, the villains actually having depth... everything was perfect. literally stared at my wall for 20 minutes after the episode ended. i don't think any other show can top this arc for me.

https://preview.redd.it/amxfvjfuf12h1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a1b923416ee41b788f91a16fbc6af885f67516c

the build up, the tension, the villains actually having depth... everything was perfect. literally stared at my wall for 20 minutes after the episode ended. i don't think any other show can top this arc for me. If you know show better than this please suggest me in comments below

Our school had a rule where even during peak summer we weren’t allowed to remove our blazer unless a teacher said so. Another weird one was getting punished for talking in your “native language” during class breaks 😭

Curious what bizarre rules other schools had.

What’s the weirdest rule your school ever had?