Can a newbie really vibe code an app? I tried Cursor and Replit to find out

I'm not a programmer, but I tried four vibe coding tools to see if I could build anything at all on my own. Here's what I did and did not accomplish.
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How to Create the Perfect Custom Power Plans for Every Situation in Windows

Learn how to create custom power plans in Windows to bridge the gap between maxed-out gaming and extreme battery savings.
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Optimal Loop Shaping and Disturbance Rejection Beyond the Nyquist Frequency using a Forward Model Disturbance Observer and Convex Optimization Based Filter Design

Abstract: Loop shaping based on the disturbance observer (DOB) offers great flexibility in designing a control system's closed-loop sensitivity to external disturbances and noises. While it is well ...
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Firefighters tackle structure fire on Krystle Loop in Sagle

SAGLE, Idaho – Selkirk Fire, along with several assisting agencies, responded to a structure fire on the 200 block of Krystle Loop on December 21, 2025, at 1:46 p.m. According to Selkirk Fire Rescue & ...