The author discusses the transition to open-source software, specifically Linux, due to high costs associated with owning multiple Microsoft devices. Despite some compromises, the author experiences simplified user interaction and recognizes the limited application availability as a challenge. They note the gaming industry’s stronghold on Windows but remain hopeful for future changes.
Tag: Experience
Tech Firm Failures: A Call for Alternatives
This year has highlighted significant challenges for major tech firms, leading to negative feedback and a search for alternatives. Microsoft requires new hardware for its OS, Apple has faced criticism for UI changes and misleading AI claims, while Google struggles with vulnerabilities and antitrust issues. Amazon experienced disruptive AWS outages.
If some…
...things are restricted with a system, then create a new database or entry fields for more viable solutions. ...things are planned to be restricted, then design and plan for less options. ...or all things fail, revert back to the last working solution to keep things undisrupted. ...people are misusing a feature, then question if it … Continue reading If some…
Back to Reality
Since Riya was born, we've been pretty occupied learning new things about ourselves. Between us, our families, relatives and friends, it has been a joy to share the new feelings. Some feelings that are overwhelmingly dramatic, for example feeding to be accomplished within time constraints, otherwise she will let you know about it! Learning this … Continue reading Back to Reality
New Year, New Challenges
Focusing away for a moment from career to personal life. A whole new chapter awaits for a special arrival in the New Year. Taking the challenges to new heights - not just to learn for self nor the team, but to be a father, a husband, a son, a friend, a colleague - being there … Continue reading New Year, New Challenges
5 Years & Onwards
It seems such an achievement, yet not long ago it was a mission to stay a float. The struggles were long and hard, but was well worth the shot. So you want to know exactly what it is one has been working on over the last 5 years... Here's a list of some of the … Continue reading 5 Years & Onwards
Advice
How do you manage it? If in doubt, do you cross reference the advice to check if it's correct? Are you the type that will go beyond and give advice to others? Could you potentially persuade people within reasons to change their minds? Would you give a mini task that will benefit a persons understanding? … Continue reading Advice
Craftsmanship vs Continuous Production
In a line of duty, when duty calls... Quality craftsmanship is needed when many issues occur. Sometimes having to question almost everything to understand the start to end process. Usually when user stories change more often during production and the need to get more clarification. Whilst keeping on top of demand, it's urgent - meeting … Continue reading Craftsmanship vs Continuous Production
Gimmicks
As we get older, we get wiser. We tend to have less time as more responsibilities grow. In time those have to be sorted by priorities. Additional drivers causes conflicts. Those are being talented, being kind and helpful where needed. Day to day activities include solving many issues and answering many questions. Questions on the … Continue reading Gimmicks
Things I’ve learnt…
Identifying problems and providing solutions... Problem: Teaching only works when the learner is eager to pick up and trial new things outside their comfort zones without worrying about deadlines around time management. Solution: But of course is aware of time taken to complete the task in hand, informing those that need to know how much … Continue reading Things I’ve learnt…
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