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: Technologies
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.
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
When in doubt…
Ever had a feeling your past experience in a work place may creep up? Last night was one of those days. When in doubt, try again situation. You've exhausted all your options, but yet it doesn't quite match the results you had expected. Whatever the issue was, you try again. You may take a break, … Continue reading When in doubt…
Many methods, many implementations.
Just like in coding there's many methods, there's also many implementations. From NuGet to NPM, to CDN's. A mammoth system using all three can get confusing very quickly. Let's start by the most famous framework out there Bootstrap! Imagine there are different variations of it. The original, the Sass, the older version (just because it … Continue reading Many methods, many implementations.
Fascinating or some what frustrating?
So many courses from different providers. Which ones are politically correct? Spending time, involves patience. As we grow, time feels short. It's not always a simple as it looks. Sure you can follow... But there are obstacles along the way. The kind that are not transparent in guidance. Lessons learned, it will never be. Acknowledging … Continue reading Fascinating or some what frustrating?
Sometime it’s not clear
It's not always clear what to expect when building software especially when you're reliant on user stories that don't describe the full story. But then again, sometimes user stories can't be clear without some visual concepts what the users needs. From experience with visual concepts, many users thought this was it, concrete. Maybe that's because … Continue reading Sometime it’s not clear
Fighting for your attention
There's a point throughout the working process where your attention to knowledge is needed elsewhere, but what do you do if you have scheduled work and clients fighting between themselves for your attention, but also here and there trying to bypass paying for such services? Fair play, I don't mind helping people here and there, … Continue reading Fighting for your attention
It’s 2017!
A new blog post due for this year and already one month gone by so quick! (Brace yourself this might be the longest post ever). I've put aside the thought of applying for vacancies three months after my previous post back in July, simply because it was enough time for any response and I decided to focus on what … Continue reading It’s 2017!
If you must know…
I have discovered the Internet Archive Wayback Machine also know as archive.org - it's great if you want to look back in time for something particular in the realm of digital web. I always had this thought in the back of my mind, it would be great to trace back and reflect on websites I had created more than … Continue reading If you must know…
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