Tag: Users

Note: I have read this great book System Design Interview — An insider’s guide by Alex Xu in depth. So most of my definitions and images will be referred from this book itself as they are highly interactive and give us a clear picture of what is happening. We will be fo...

What worked for a corn farm in Dyersville, Iowa, decisively does NOT work for startups. The startup graveyard is littered with companies with incredible products that went under because they did not focus on distribution until it was too late. Getting those first users can be challenging for anyo...

Your iPad workflow is about to get supercharged with the two best iPad apps for architecture: SketchUp and Morpholio Trace! With the release of Trimble’s SketchUp for iPad, you can now create SketchUp models on the go and export your 3D models directly to Morpholio Trace. Then, ...

Oh, how the pundits like to call everything a #SomethingGate to make an extra buck, or get an extra like. Look, I get it. Apple does make mistakes and when it does, it’s really embarrassing. #BendGate was definitely one to remember. I feel, though, that since the iPhone 6 started turning from ...

One of the most important security features of the Linux system today are passwords. Most administrators and server users use passwords to protect their system and gain access from others. In Linux (RHEL/DEBIAN) these passwords are stored in the passwd and shadow files in the /etc directory. Most...

A mobile-phone app designed to make parking easier has proved just the opposite for some New York city drivers, who say they’re getting tickets even though they’re paying the virtual meter. One of those drivers is Natalie Noel, a project manager who lives in Brooklyn. She uses Pa...

I’m relatively new to using a wheelchair on a part-time basis, so despite my extensive use of forearm crutches while traveling, I recently took my first long-distance trip with my chair. There wasn’t much that went into the decision since I didn’t felt that I had another viable ...

When it comes to safeguarding your online activities, the digital landscape can be both fascinating and treacherous. In the vast realm of cybersecurity, securing your digital life as a Mac user in Canada is paramount. With the ever-evolving cyber threats and privacy concerns, ensuring your online...

You may have read my Intel Mac stories about how exciting it was to switch from a PC to a shiny new Mac in 2006 and 2007. But, why am I wording it ”how exciting it was” instead of ”how exciting it is”? This is a complex topic and it will take some time to explain wh...