SuperDrive on a USB hub
If you’re looking to put some distance between your MacBook and your SuperDrive, you may be tempted to use a USB hub. Unfortunately you have to go through a few hoops to do this.
Author: danny
iOS Architectural Design Patterns
iOS continues to evolve and we’re constantly looking to improve our code while providing rich user experiences. Here’s a few ideas people have had that continue to push the envelope in architectural design patterns.
SQL Database as a Service
If you’re looking for PostgreSQL as a service, there’s a few options out there…
User Deletions and CAPTCHAs
Apologies for the few legitimate users on my server, but I had to make a purge due to too many spam users. I’d originally made use of SI CAPTCHA, but it appears that approach is just far too simple for spambots these days. reCAPTCHA is a popular solution as well but also proved ineffective. So […]
Evaluating Mail Providers
In my quest to leave Bluehost as my web hosting provider, I needed a solution for my email. Uncertain as to whether my next provider would satisfy my email needs, I decided to search for email-only providers. Here are some of my findings…
What is Plus Addressing?
Plus Addressing is a very simple way to have multiple “discardable” email addresses with no-hassle. Basically you add a “+tag” to your username. So for example, if your email address is john.doe@gmail.com, you can add a “+” then any word you want. This gives you a few options when handing out your email address to online […]
Webhost Migration
After about 10 years with Bluehost (2007-2017), I finally decided to switch hosting providers. Bluehost has served me decently over all these years. I can’t say I’d been 100% happy with them, but they did server their purpose. However, due to various reasons (performance, quality, service, etc.), I’ve finally decided to switch hosting providers…
Recommended Books
Here’s a few business books I highly recommend for companies or entrepreneurs:
Speeding up WordPress
Personally, I’ve come to the conclusion that dynamic websites are the wrong way to go for a blog, but that’s the topic of a whole other article. For now, if you want something easy to setup and well supported, WordPress is the dominant player. But how do you make it fast?
Piper NV – A Modest Review
The Piper NV is a fine device for checking up on your home when you’re away. However, it seems to miss the point when it comes to home security.