May
12
Are you a solver or a builder?
“Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones.
2 min read
Alex McFadyen
Optimistic and enthusiastic technologist, seeking out interesting ideas, projects and problems.
I love what I do, and I try to help others love what they do too. (he/him)
Mar
07
Live Share could be a game changer
VSCode have really upped the game when it comes to pair programming over the internet.
2 min read
Feb
25
Thinking about thinking (again)
What are your goto mental models about mental models?
2 min read
Nov
09
A Pratchett Gateway Book
I think this book will hook you into an amazing fantasy world. I'm excited (and deeply envious) of the journey you are about to go on.
4 min read
Oct
08
The best router you've never heard of
GL.iNet? Anyone? No, me neither. Until I was looking for a small footprint wifi router/extender, and I came across their little yellow box.
2 min read
Oct
06
Privacy vs Personalisation
Knowing what data to store and how to use it is hard. Can AI & technology help?
4 min read
Sep
03
Beyond the golden rule
Treating others as you would like to be treated isn't enough.
3 min read
Aug
27
GDPR / Cookie shortcut
Cookie pop-ups hate this one simple trick.
1 min read
Jul
15
Scaling is hard
Money makes the world go round, and money maths and flow drive more than we realize. Two posts, 10 years apart, shine a light on why scaling is hard.
3 min read
May
21
What makes something better is connection
Does a quote about mental health apply to problem-solving?
2 min read