Troubleshooting

GDPR Wrong

Jul 7, 2018

The GDPR is a new EU wide legislation that harmonizes the handling of personal data for all EU citizens. You can read an a decent executive summary from ZDNet or you can read about it from the EU.

Free Software

Jul 7, 2018

Here is a really cool list of free software based on this reddit post

Most of what you’ve been told about generating a good password is wrong. The well intentioned advice of pick a phrase and then obfuscate (ie, Fish Tacos are Delicious becomes F1$hT4c05rD3l1c10u5) it is still valid, but a bit misguided and not enough.

Drawing a Network Diagram

Jul 7, 2017

When drawing a network diagram, think about whether it makes sense to draw a logical or a physical diagram. I’d say 90% of the time, a logical diagram is more useful than a physical diagram.

Things I Believe

Jul 7, 2017

Over the years, I’ve encountered a lot of a technology platforms, programming methodologies, and ways of doing business. During that time, I’ve come up with thoughts and ideas that guide me through my working life. This is of course the ideal. I’ve fallen short many times and will continue to do so I’m sure (See below…).

Terminating Torrents

Mar 3, 2017

I don’t often Torrent, but when I do, it’s my business and no one else’s. So, this is a quick write up for how to pause your torrents if your VPN goes down.

Updating All LXD Containers

Mar 3, 2017

This script allows you to upgrade the OS on all your lxd containers. It could easily be modified to run whatever you’d like.

The only important rule of the Scrum process.

Sep 9, 2016

There are many blog posts about scrum. There are sacred texts and high-priests. Most of that stuff is malarkey. If your company has a full time Agile Coach, run for the hills. Also, if you’re a full time agile coach, stop reading. You’re not going to like what I say. Most of the scrum process can be tailored and adjusted for your workflow. The true magic of the scrum process in the inviolability of the scrum.