Though Java was my primary way of earning a living from about 1997 to 2015, it has long outlived the problems it solved. Java’s issues are being solved now by modern tools like Docker. Except for a few niche use cases, I no longer use Java for my projects.
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Automation and coding tools for pet projects on the Apple hardware
Though modern computers are a lot more complex in many ways, Apple does understand the need of power users and students to explore and create.
Apple Watch Series 3 is a gem worth waiting for
In the spring of 2017, I borrowed a Series 1 Apple Watch from our lab at work to see if I’d like it. I didn’t. I hated it. Now I have a Series 3 Apple Watch, and I love it. What’s different? Fitness and health tracking is my primary use case I started running in … Continue reading Apple Watch Series 3 is a gem worth waiting for
Nobody wants your app
You have a product. You have a service. You have a business plan. Now you want to leverage technology and build a relationship with your customers by offering them an app. I am here to talk you out of it. Nobody wants an app You may feel like you are extending your brand to your … Continue reading Nobody wants your app
I tried an Apple Watch for two days and I hated it
I wanted to see if I would like Apple Watch. It just so happens that at work we have an inventory of test devices and I was able to borrow one for a couple of days. The short story is that I didn't like it. Setting up The watch I borrowed was an older Series … Continue reading I tried an Apple Watch for two days and I hated it
Apple’s recent announcements have been underwhelming
I can’t help but be left underwhelmed by Apple announcements. I am not some Windows fanboy – I’ve been using Macs for the past 16 years. Ever since Steve Jobs has died Apple has been flipping around with no real direction. Raw hardware specsThe MacBook Pro used to be top of the line laptop for … Continue reading Apple’s recent announcements have been underwhelming
Files and folders: apps vs documents
The other day I had a conversation with a friend who pointed out that one of the reasons he purchased a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet as opposed to an iPad Pro was the fact that Windows 10 has proper file management mechanisms whereas the iPad does not. I am not going to debate a personal … Continue reading Files and folders: apps vs documents
Why I am not Getting an Apple Watch For Now: Or Ever
Apple WatchA friend of mine received his Apple Watch recently and I had a chance to play with it. In short, I am not swayed. I am a fan of wrist watches. Personal timepieces have been marvels of engineering for centuries. I have an Oris Complication automatic, a couple of Citizen Eco-Drive wrist watches, and … Continue reading Why I am not Getting an Apple Watch For Now: Or Ever
Apple is (or was) the Biggest User of Apache Cassandra
One thing I did not realize about Cassandra is that Apple is (or was) one of the biggest Cassandra users out there: Word in Goldmacher's circles is that Apple will be “replacing” its huge Cassandra noSQL implementation with FoundationDB. Apple uses Cassandra for “iMessage, iTunes passwords, a bunch of stuff,” he says. In fact, Apple … Continue reading Apple is (or was) the Biggest User of Apache Cassandra
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