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[Review] PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you are running PostgreSQL in production at any sort of scale, then you need this book on your shelf, as it will lift the lid on some of the things that will make your database sing.
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The Gemini PDA 2018; hands on review
After a few weeks of usage, learn what makes this Psion revival a wonderful addition to the Android smartphone world
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3 simple guidelines to protect our ever connected ‘smart’ device universe
As we become more beholden to companies to keep our smart devices functioning long after purchase date, I propose 3 guidelines to address this imbalance and risk.
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The browser war is over; guess who won?
There is no more browser war. We’ve already traded our data and privacy which yields us unable to fight in the war. Like our music, movies and photos, our browsing has fallen, the powerful internet corporation’s have quietly taken another scalp.
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Couple of tricks to manage a Zero Inbox
A zero inbox is that wonderful feeling of knowing you’ve taken care of business. Discover a couple of wee tricks to make this easy to maintain.
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‘Save’ has all but been eliminated on the web; when will it die on the desktop?
We live in a ‘save’ less world online, but the humble desktop has yet to catch up with this, forcing me to think of when to save my process.
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Too late; Amazon’s Kindle finally waterproof
Amazon have launched a waterproof Kindle. Speaking as someone that has lost many a device to the aqua gods I should welcome this. But I am going back to the printed page.
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Orlando-Richmond :: A 1600 mile Tesla story
After a 1600 mile roundtrip journey in my Tesla, I have fallen in love with road trips again, even with the overhead of charging.
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Tesla Model S warned driver in fatal crash to put hands on steering wheel
The NTSB concluded today, with their release of a 500 page report, that the driver had failed to respond to directions to put his hands on the wheel
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RNC research firm leaks data of 200m US citizens
1.1 terabytes of data includes birthdates, home addresses, telephone numbers and political views of nearly 62% of the entire US population.
the legend that is, Alan Williamson.
For over 20 years, I’ve shared my thoughts whenever the muse strikes. It’s unpredictable, honest, unedited, and occasionally witty. I’m living the best years of my life, working harder than ever, and enjoying every second.
Alan Williamson 