This article provides a nice, brief, overview of the differences between relational and NoSQL databases. So far in all the systems I’ve developed, we’ve stuck with relational databases for the primary data stores, and then used others, such as ElasticSearch, and key-value based caches, for areas where traditional SQL couldn’t keep up (or didn’t need…
Many of us log into multiple MS or AAD accounts, and when visiting MS sites, it will present a list of logged in accounts to pick from. However, for many of us, those other accounts are only for things like email, so it is an extra step we really don’t need. This Edge plug in…
A lot of people look at Covid-19 as having two possible results when you get it – you’re either perfectly fine, or dead. Reality is much more complicated. I know several people who have died from it, several who have had no symptoms, and several who are dealing with long term complications from it. I’m…
It takes quite a bit to hold my attention for 50 minutes, especially on YouTube, but this video did it. I’ve watched from the sidelines as the prices of all antique computer collectables have gone through the roof, and I’ve been shocked at the crazy pricing of video games in particular. The video linked above…
Pretty good article, just plopping it up here for reference! https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-immunity-not-crisis-right-now/619965/
Not much to say – you should learn keyboard shortcuts for whatever your preferred platform is. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236
A new work in progress – by Unmesh Joshi: https://martinfowler.com/articles/patterns-of-distributed-systems/
I don’t currently work with SalesForce, but after seeing the Twitter thread around how difficult it was to enable MFA, I figured I’d post this link just in case it comes up in the future, or perhaps someone will find it in their hour of need!
Putting this here for reference. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/setup/environment
This is something we should all read. I hope I’m never in a position to need it, but I’ll be ready if I do! https://slate.com/technology/2013/06/rescuing-drowning-children-how-to-know-when-someone-is-in-trouble-in-the-water.html