Learn Software Architecture


Let's learn about software architecture. We'll discover is use cases. Then we'll dive into common types of architectures, diagrams, and frameworks.

AI Has Changed Everything


AI has joined the ranks of the computer, Internet, mobile phone, electricity, and other technologies that have changed the world.

Technical Overconfidence — Deadly Cut 8


Technical overconfidence is toxic. Let's measure our words, raise doubt, and improve products.

What Is Vero?


What is the Vero app? It's ad-free, algorithm-free social media with a clean, simple user interface. It's fast, inspiring, and has Desktop & Mobile apps.

What Is Legacy Deprecation?


What Is Legacy Deprecation?

What Is Legacy Deprecation? Let's peer inside a potential software development nightmare and learn why and how to avoid it.

Learning, Earning, and Growing


Learning, Earning, and Growing

Learning, earning, and growing? If you aren't feeling your LEGs, it's time to move! Let's explore professional well-being.

Information Paywalls – Deadly Cut 7


Information paywalls are anti-patterns. Our information must be free to support the collective advancement of the human race.

Missing Context – Deadly Cut 6


Missing context is a pestilence on the Internet. Content is king, but context is the kingdom.

Big Tech


Big Tech is the scary boogeyman these days. However, let's not forget how much Big Tech has given us over the years.

Technology Know-It-Alls – Deadly Cut 5


Technology Know-It-Alls are fun at parties. Have you encountered a technology worker or superuser who rubbed you the wrong way?

Learn Structurizr


Learn Structurizr for fun and profit! Structurizr helps you rapidly build software architecture diagrams.

Dendron And GitJournal


Dendron and GitJournal are viable replacements for Evernote and other note-taking apps. It's free and has near-limitless capabilities.

Learn Software Design Patterns


Learn software design patterns for fun and profit! Are you facing a complex problem? Try using a design pattern to save your time and sanity!

Learn SignalFx


Learn SignalFx to up your observability game. Let's start with a simple problem and see the solution through from beginning to end.

Learn Python


Learn Python basics now. Let's review the fundamentals, install Python, use virtual environments, and learn where to go next.

Deliver macOS system mail


Deliver macOS system mail using Gmail to relay to its SMTP server. Following these steps allows you to receive emails when cron jobs fail.

Learning Elixir


Learning Elixir is fun! Let's learn Elixir to decide if it's worth your time investment.

The Blame Game – Deadly Cut 3


Is your software failing? Who's to blame? Who knows? Let's hold software companies accountable and make them responsible!

MagicMirror, the Digital Display Platform


MagicMirror is customizable display software for your monitor of choice. Get a quick overview of its many features.

Software Reliability — Deadly Cut 2


Software reliability is important. Don't turn people that use your software into liars. Let's make your software work for people.

Lastpass to Bitwarden – Part 2


Bitwarden usage details after migrating from Lastpass. If you're looking to make a move, these details might help you realize the benefits.

Visual Studio Code and opening a file by file type


Send a file from Visual Studio Code to the program that is associated with the file's extension. This covers both Mac and Windows.

Software Documentation Gaps — Deadly Cut 1


Software documentation gaps are as common as the cold. Left in the cold, we get to deal with a harvest of confusion.

Setting SSH Key Permissions – Permission denied (publickey)


Setting SSH Key Permissions - Permission denied (publickey) encountered? Learn how to correct this problem.

Death by 1000 Cuts


Death by 1000 cuts in the software world. Software, like any tool, can complicate life. Let's take a trip down Broken Software Lane!

Lastpass to Bitwarden – Part 1


Bitwarden migration, the why and the what. This article details a migration from Lastpass to Bitwarden.

What Is Pi-hole?


What Is Pi-hole? Let's get Pi-hole running on a Synology NAS with Docker.