I always use Gaia GPS software to track where my wife and I hike or wander. It is a great way to get back to the car when conditions worsen - such as a blizzard in the summer, plus it is always handy to be able to look at a map and see where you … Continue reading Fixing human navigation errors in Gaia GPS software
Newsletter: August 8, 2020
Hello all, This was my first week of not working, and it was harder than it sounds. Trying to learn Swift as I have some cool ideas for apps but that has been harder than it sounds. I have not yet found a good plan for learning Swift. But I am getting used to not … Continue reading Newsletter: August 8, 2020
Some things I noticed in the backcountry
My wife and I were on PTO lately and spent a lot of time in the mountains. A couple of places were quite busy and lots of opportunity to see and hear things. I heard “Bear spray - take it with you as it may save your life”. No. That is not necessarily true. It … Continue reading Some things I noticed in the backcountry
Newsletter: August 1, 2020
Hello all, I hope everyone is good? I am on PTO with my wife and have had a wonderful time. Jasper, Alberta is a wonderful area. I have some time on my own today so I can do this newsletter. Did you see the article from Friday? It was from a new guest author and … Continue reading Newsletter: August 1, 2020
HPC on Azure: Benefits and Best Practices
High performance computing (HPC) enables you to leverage supercomputing resources for complex processes. In the past, supercomputers were accessible mainly to those with high budgets. Today, affordable HPC services are offered by the top cloud vendors, including Azure. This article explains basic HPC concepts, and examines best practices for Azure HPC deployments. What Is HPC? … Continue reading HPC on Azure: Benefits and Best Practices
Newsletter: July 25, 2020
Hello everyone, So this was my first week of retirement. It was nice. It is not the retirement I thought I would have. I need to say Thank You - from my heart, to the people that reached out to me over the past week. It was wonderful and I really appreciate it. It was … Continue reading Newsletter: July 25, 2020
Newsletter: July 18, 2020
Hello all, I hope everyone had a good week? And stayed safe? This week I left NetApp. I am sick, (not Covid-19) and so I quit to spend more time with my wife. I am going to continue this newsletter as long as I am able. I do not have a lab any longer so … Continue reading Newsletter: July 18, 2020
iOS 13.6 now GA!
Hello there, I saw this drop and it sounds interesting, as I hope to get a digital key for my car. The Apple News changes are interesting too. Plus it is always good to get the security and other fixes. I updated an iPhone 11 with no issues. I did not do an OTA upgrade … Continue reading iOS 13.6 now GA!
iPadOS 13.6 now GA
I did this update on my MBA running Big Sur and I must admit I liked the improvements that were a result of Big Sur. More info on what is happening for example. I upgraded an iPad Pro 10.5 with no issues. And yes, I always do the upgrades using Finder as it is safer … Continue reading iPadOS 13.6 now GA
Newsletter: July 11, 2020
Hello all, I hope everyone is good this week - safe and healthy. I know in many places there is more Covid-19 infections and it is worrisome. My wife and I have been staying home as much as we can. We do go for walks but not near other people. Shopping we glove and mask … Continue reading Newsletter: July 11, 2020
