Ever wished you could create professional-looking videos just by typing a description? With Sora, OpenAI’s latest video generation model, that’s now a reality. Whether you’re a content creator, marketer, or just someone who loves experimenting with new tech, Sora offers a fascinating way to bring your ideas to life. It’s designed to understand not just…

WordPress is a popular blogging platform built with PHP, and its extensibility is one of its greatest strengths. While you can create a plugin by dropping a single PHP file into your wp-content/plugins directory, the broader development practices for WordPress plugins haven’t evolved much over the years-even as PHP itself has improved significantly. PHP has…

AI chat assistants have become essential tools for productivity and creativity. They can help with many things, from answering questions to doing some tasks automatically. But most of these tools need to connect to services, like OpenAI and Claude, which means you always need internet access. While it is convenient, it also raises concerns about…

Bar Chart Race, also known as bar chart animation or bar chart progression, has become a favorite approach to data visualization. Whether you’re presenting in class, pitching to your boss, or showing off trends at a corporate event, a Bar Chart Race brings numbers to life in a dynamic and fun way. It grabs attention…

It’s a new year, and we’re excited to share some fresh resources for web developers. This month’s collection includes tools for AI-powered search, Git repository summaries, browser automation, and more. Whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow, experiment with new technologies, or improve your projects, these resources are a great start for 2025. Without further…

Maybe it’s a work project, personal files, or just something you don’t want cluttering your desktop. Whatever the reason, hiding a folder on a Mac is easier than you might think, and there are plenty of ways to do it. The good news? You don’t need to be a tech wizard to get it done….

So, you’re backing up your iPhone to iCloud or maybe restoring data from iCloud to your iPhone. You follow all the steps, and then… you hit that screen. It says “estimating time remaining”, but nothing happens. The progress bar doesn’t move, and you’re stuck staring at the same message for what feels like forever. Time…

When it comes to building a WordPress website that doesn’t just look good today but can also hold its own tomorrow, staying power becomes paramount. For Hongkiat.com readers-web designers, developers, and creatives who value innovation-this is especially true. If a WordPress theme doesn’t look 2025-ready, doesn’t offer built-in flexibility, or hasn’t been actively maintained, it’s…

Just formatted your PC or Mac and installed Chrome? Nice-starting fresh feels great! The next step? Getting your browser set up with the right tools. Chrome works well out of the box, but extensions are where the real magic happens. Whether you’re focused on boosting productivity, staying secure online, or just making everyday browsing smoother,…