Sometimes (read: never) people ask me what it’s like to write computer code, or how to write computer code. Most non-programmers think it must be very complicated and based heavily on mathematics. When picturing a programmer, most television shows portray either a hoodie-wearing, pale faced hacker, or a thick-glassed nerd with a pocket protector. Regardless
Working in IT can be a lot of fun, and can also be quite a strain on the patience and nerves. Today, I had this conversation with a staff member… Her: Hey, I can’t get into my (secure messaging app) Me: Okay, what’s your password for it? Her: (tells me her email address) Me: No
Code Is Everywhere At some point, you have been to the grocery store after working all day. You dredge through the aisles and find what you want, and make your way up to the checkout register. The person at the register has been working eight hours or so, standing on their feet in one
So, my car has a USB port built in and it works great for music, audio books, etc, until I got a new flash drive. The new flash drive wouldn’t recognize at all. So, I took it back to the store, thinking it was defective. I got a new drive, a different model and size, […]
I really love the Pixel 2 XL phone, but the documentation to take screenshots is misleading and incorrect. The directions state to take a screenshot, press the power button and the volume down button at the same time. Unfortunately, there’s a little more to it. To take a screenshot on the Pixel 2 XL, or […]