I've relied on Alexa for many years. It turns my TV on and off with my voice because I like to eat my pizza with a slice in each hand. I wouldn't have time to get anything done without it. It lives inside an old fire…
Up until around 2008, I would be either hosting a Ventrillo server or some ad-hoc game server directly off my gaming rig. Before I learned about port-forwarding, I'd route the ethernet cable from the ISP modem directly into my desktop computer so all my friends can connect over.…
A few years back, my wife and I decided to start messing around with game design as a hobby. My brain immediately time traveled to a future where we're working with contractors and publishers as a business entity. A bit early for that? Absolutely. In response, I'…
For years, I thought the best IT workers were the ones who went home to do more IT for themselves. I was wrong! I'm a senior system admin in my current role as of this writing. Still working through the imposter syndrome that comes with the word '…
Look at those circles and square! What the heck is a Zigbee!? My home network has evolved rather little over the years. In fact, I've wasted a weekend not too long ago because I checked a box in some interface 8 to 10 years prior. So, this isn&…
I did it! The proof is right here! Before you get too excited, this blog is about my hobbies. Stuff like self-hosting and game design. I know... I still think it needs a first post. It deserves it. I consider my agile board one of my best friends. Each of…