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Paramore's avatar

Great read! I really appreciate how SK NEXUS focuses on real engagement and purpose rather than chasing flashy numbers. The honest reflection on growth and learning truly stood out.

Looking forward to seeing how this journey continues in the year ahead.

And thanks for the knight status🗡️

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Mohib Ur Rehman's avatar

Thanks for being here as our day 1's : D

And def you are going to be seeing a lot of new stuff this year...

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Yousaf Babur's avatar

It's hard not to focus on flashy numbers especially when AI bots swarm platforms, but we tried and I guess it worked.

Thanks for your kind words!

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Saqib Tahir's avatar

You should write for us :D

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Erich Winkler's avatar

Congrats on the milestone 👏

This piece really captures what real growth looks like, not metrics, but readers who think, push back, and stay.

Also appreciate the shoutout in the quantum discussion. Those kinds of thoughtful back-and-forths are exactly why I like Substack over other platforms.

Wishing you a strong 2026! And I am excited to see where you take SK NEXUS next.

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Saqib Tahir's avatar

Thanks as always Erich! - really appreciated your support this year.

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Erich Winkler's avatar

Sure thing!

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Yousaf Babur's avatar

We are as excited as your are Erich, Thanks!

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Erich Winkler's avatar

I am looking forward to your next piece!

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Mohib Ur Rehman's avatar

Thanks a lot Erich, and thanks for all your support!

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Erich Winkler's avatar

Sure thing! Our accounts have grown together from the beginning!

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Muhammad Umair's avatar

I, myself, am a writer, and I can sense three distinct personalities shining through in this article - Saqib, Mohib, and Yousaf bhai.

All working together to create SK Nexus, a knowledge hub for readers who genuinely care about tech.

Can't wait to see how 2026 will turn out.

Rooting for you guys from the receiving end of the optical cable :)

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Yousaf Babur's avatar

It was indeed a collective effort from all of us.

Glad you enjoyed the bits from transmission end of the cable :)

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Saqib Tahir's avatar

Thanks for the kind words! Excited for 26.

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Mohib Ur Rehman's avatar

: D

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Zyrox's avatar

I just recently started reading you guys and especially you Mohib! and I have to say, all of you are producing such great content and I know it in my heart that this publication will grow big one day and when it does don't forget me, lol.

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Mohib Ur Rehman's avatar

I got 1tb storage of memory, I ain't forgetting anyone, ever!!!

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Yousaf Babur's avatar

Mohib's great and so are readers like you. Thanks for being with us @zyrox

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Saqib Tahir's avatar

Hah will never forget, don't worry. Hopefully we make it big :D

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Gayle Frances Larkin's avatar

Thank you for your mention of my comment.

You, Mohib Ur Rehman, Erich Winkler and ToxSec AI have inspired me to alter all my preconceived ideas and to lock down my security.

All of you took a terrifying idea and broke it down so 2026 now starts with new security.

I cannot thank you enough for making me use this liminal time so constructively.

May all your dreams come true in 2026.

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Yousaf Babur's avatar

Thanks @gaylefranceslarkin

May you have a fantastic 2026 too, Best wishes from us at SKN!

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Mohib Ur Rehman's avatar

That's so motivating to hear, Gayle.

It feels unreal reading such comments and knowing that someone out there changed the way they think because of the work I put in.

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Gayle Frances Larkin's avatar

Not only did you change the way I think, you also made me act to protect the security of all data. Now you have given me peace of mind so I don't worry about Windows 10 because of the alternative we chose. You made this time productive instead of just wasting it. We are so very grateful to you. You deserve the best of 2026.

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Mohib Ur Rehman's avatar

I am so glad, I was able to help you and buckle up - we will be trying our best in 2026 as well to provide you as much value we can!

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Saqib Tahir's avatar

Thank you! Hopefully we all collectively push each other.

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