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I’m Ada, a web developer by day, a performer by night, and a educator somewhere in between. I build sleek, user-friendly websites with the same enthusiasm I bring to a stage performance, whether delivering a speech, acting, or stepping into the world of burlesque (but that’s a story for another time). My work lives at the intersection of logic and creativity, blending structured problem-solving with the magic of human connection and a sprinkle of code.

Debugging to Dialogue

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I used to visit my mom’s house to do laundry, but somehow, every trip ended with me playing tech support. Like a true Gen X kid with a Boomer parent, I had a standing appointment with whatever bizarre computer catastrophe had unfolded since my last visit. Printer not working? Check. Mysterious error messages? Of course. […]

The Cost of Free – How My Mom’s Embroidery Got Malware

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Cybersecurity can seem overwhelming, but in just 15 minutes (ish!), you can significantly harden your internet security. To make it easy to remember, use the acronym S.H.I.E.L.D.: S – Secure Your Wi-Fi Network If left unprotected, your home Wi-Fi can be an easy entry point for cyber threats. Securing it with a strong password helps […]

Harden your Security in 15 Minuites

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it’s just one extra step- but it can save you heartache. MFA all.day long.

Why your password isn't enough: MFA all day long

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Every cybersecurity expert I’ve spoken to agrees the best password manager is the one you’ll actually use. I recommend NordPass, 1Password, and Dashlane.

The 3 Best Password Managers (That You’ll Actually Use)