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Looking for a New Home
I was laid off last week along with most of my team. I think if I was younger and less experienced, I would be freaking out. But I’m oddly calm at this point. The software development market has always been a bit volatile, but when one job disappears, there is usually another waiting. And I’m…
Chrome OS – Less Conundrummy
If you read my post about Chrome OS being a conundrum, I may have mislead you a little about the crashing problem. To be fair, it was my first experience with Chrome OS, so I didn’t consider the possibility that my brand new device from a reputable brand was faulty. So I thought I would…
Website Info from HACWN Presentation
If you attended my presentation on creating an author website at the HACWN meeting, thanks for attending! You can download the slideshow and handout from the links below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via my contact form. Slideshow (ODP) Slideshow (PPTX) Handout (PDF)
Review Fatigue
I had a recent discussion with my wife about product reviews. She was returning a product because what arrived did not match the description. And this was not the first time such a thing had happened. So I asked her if she read the reviews first. “It has 4.7 stars and something like 5,000 reviews.”…
Chrome OS – A Real Conundrum
On one hand, Chrome OS is really nice. Known for good security, great portability and a clean interface, it’s got a lot going for it. And the ability to run Android and Linux apps makes it even more appealing. When the OS first came out, most of us in the geek world laughed. It was…
The Ugly Operating System Theme
Operating systems have changed significantly over the last few decades. From capabilities to release cycles to dependence on internet connectivity, the operating systems we use today are a far cry from those we used in the early 2000’s. In most ways, they’ve become more useful. But there are a few regressions, in my opinion. Among…