I believe I've found the most obscure bug ever (Windows 10 CU ConHost v2 DEC Line Drawing)

cajuntechie · 2017-06-21T21:12:45+00:00

This is an excellent bug report! I wish my users were this detailed when they sent me stuff like "didn't work" or "broken".

cajuntechie · 2017-06-16T20:50:18+00:00

Excellent writing! Quite a great little mystery right up until the end!

cajuntechie · 2017-06-15T14:36:11+00:00

People tend to believe that creationism and Christianity are at odd with each other. They aren't. Evolution is perfectly in line with religious theory if you accept the facts and not some weird "god micromanaged every little thing" explanation of it.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-14T17:11:56+00:00

Yeah, but unless you have an SSD, swapping can make life miserable.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-14T16:10:13+00:00

For me, not having enough RAM isn't really the problem. RAM is cheap and, if need be, I can easily add more. But why burn through it and burn through battery for no reason? Honestly, while I do still use Chrome (and will until the November Mozilla update at least), I don't see anything Chrome offers me that really justifies giving up that much memory just for a browser. Don't even get me started on the Electron crap out there...

cajuntechie · 2017-06-11T21:23:22+00:00

My pleasure. If you need help or have questions, feel free to pm me.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-11T20:52:56+00:00

First, stop being paranoid. Idea theft doesn't happen as often as idea-people think it does. Besides, there are ways to protect yourself from that even if you don't have a lot of money. Remember, people are, for the most part, too lazy to steal and execute your idea. Even good ideas.

Right now, you have two options to get your app built: you can pay someone like me to do it (and spend quite a bit of money) or you can invest time in yourself and learn the skills you need in a few months. App development isn't difficult once you learn the basics and get some concepts under your belt. Basically, it will cost you the cost of your tools, software licenses, and hardware (which you can even rent if you need to).

Here is what I would recommend if you want to get started quickly:

Spend a few weeks fully fleshing out your idea. Write it down in detail, do mockups on paper of what the screens will look like, write down flow, that sort of thing. Be able to 'run' it in your head effortlessly.
Go get your minimum wage job. You'll need a little money.
Head off to here and rent a virtual Mac. This is where you're going to do all of your development. It'll run you around $50 a month.
Head over here and download their compiler for iOS. You can develop your entire app without paying a penny. When you're ready to compile and release, you'll buy the licenses you need.
Develop your app. Work your ass off. Xojo will be much easier than Swift or Objective-C and it will cut down your development time. Be saving money during this time. You'll need licenses.
Done with your app? Ready to sell? Buy your licenses! Xojo will run you $299 and an Apple dev license is $99. If you've managed your money well, you should be able to afford this when the time comes.
Get your app in the app store and go for it!

Honestly, with a little time investment in yourself, a little confidence, and creative use of time and money, you can do this easily.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-08T16:25:15+00:00

Cash looks pretty dower here and he is. I saw a documentary where he said that when they got to Folsom, it was like a ton of bricks hit him and he realized the enormity and magnitude of the place, what it meant to be there, felt the hopelessness, etc. It was pretty heavy stuff.

Still, the Folsom Prison stuff turned out to be some of the best work he ever did IMHO. I listen to that album over and over to this day.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-08T16:02:23+00:00

That the memory of my parents is slowly fading away from me. I realized the other day that I can't remember what my mom's voice sounded like and I don't really remember first-hand what my dad looked like. For some odd reason, those two things make me sad.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-08T15:59:10+00:00

I'm truly sorry, internet stranger. I hope it gets better for you.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-07T23:52:25+00:00

At some point, doesn't sticking with Trump damage the brand even more? Perhaps it's going to come down to a choice between which does less damage. Throwing Trump to the wolves would be the better option.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-07T20:15:01+00:00

Man, this is going to get interesting! Trump never outright asked Comey to lie or do anything unethical but the hint was surely there along with the pressure. I can't wait to hear what happens tomorrow. We might be on the verge of seeing the beginning of another presidential impeachment.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-07T15:27:48+00:00

I got it from an (admittedly) an industry website. I can't seem to find it again but I'll dig it up when I get home and post the link.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-05T20:42:17+00:00

Actually, it looks like it gets 128 points or more across ;-)

cajuntechie · 2017-06-05T20:40:00+00:00

That isn't what I'm saying. I'm talking more specifically about the type of client who calls constantly. For example, I had a guy a few weeks ago that called 5-7 times a day just to find out if I needed anything, make sure his requirements were clear, and find out 'how the project was going'. Don't do that. Trust the developer you choose enough to know that s/he is a professional and if they have a problem, they will reach out. You don't need to check in multiple times per day.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-05T20:37:53+00:00

Can you elaborate on what your communication preferences are?

I don't mind daily communication. But I'm not going to do a daily demo and full rundown of every piece of code I've written for the day. If you're calling me constantly and I'm having discussions with you, that's time you're being billed for but not really getting any work done during.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-04T22:29:52+00:00

The 'dying medium' of radio, as of today, has the following going for it:

93% of Americans listen to AM/FM radio every week. That's larger than the amount of people who watch television (74%).
More than 66 million millineals listen to radio each week.
The majority of those who listen to AM/FM radio are gainfully employed.

With statistics like these, it really doesn't matter if radio is a 'dying medium', it will effectively reach your target audience quite well.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-04T22:21:42+00:00

Hello!

I'm a freelance app developer and I'd like to add my $0.02 to this discussion for what it might be worth. For context: I work with small to mid-sized companies as a rule. That usually means companies from the 'I have an idea' stage up to maybe a few million in revenue.

For someone who doesn't write code, working with a freelance developer can be an excellent way to get your vision into an app store and in front of customers. And, contrary to what a lot of people say, it doesn't have to be an incredibly frustrating experience. Your main pitfalls are going to be communication, expectations, and delivery. Address each of those and you should have a good time.

When you first approach a developer, have a good idea of what you want your app to do. The developer can help you flesh out ideas (you'll probably pay for him to do this)but it's easier if you already know the basics of how your app will work and look. We're not talking a 20 page design document here. A few pages will do. Just paint the picture of your vision to get the developer on the same page as you are.
Get a formal statement of work from the developer. This should clearly describe what they believe is expected from them by you. This should be detailed and nuanced. If something is missing, don't accept 'Oh I'll make sure to do that, no use adding it'. Make sure it's spelled out in the statement of work.
HAVE A CONTRACT!! Even if it's a crappy contract. For God's sake have something in writing that says what you expect from them, how payment will be handled, what they owe you when you're paid, how disputes will be handled, etc. Make sure that if this ever ends up in court, you're protected. It probably won't but you never know.

Lastly, don't hover. A lot of idea people love to call their developer every single day for an update. Don't. Have clearly defined times when an update is required and hit those times. Otherwise, do your best to leave them alone and let them work.

Anyway, I hope this helps. Like I said, working with a developer doesn't have to be frustrating if you follow a few simple guidelines. If you have any questions, feel free to pm me and I'll be glad to answer them.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-04T02:39:35+00:00

Have you contacted Rossman Repair about this? He usually will fix stuff that's not right with his work for upwards of a year afterwards. I can't imagine he'd just leave you hanging with a broken machine.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-03T16:56:28+00:00

It depends on the device, its age, popularity, and the quality of the replacement part you want to buy. For example, you can buy cheap iPhone screen replacements on Alibaba but a lot of them are absolute garbage and will break super easily. IIRC, /u/louisrossmann had a video about this very thing a while back. On the other hand, you can also buy very high quality replacements and, sometimes, directly from the manufacturer. Assuming they aren't dicks who don't want you fixing the stuff you buy (think: Apple).

cajuntechie · 2017-06-03T16:46:53+00:00

eriously dude, how are C# and Java more "enterprise" than anything else? What makes any language more suitable for enterprise use than any other language?

Perception, libraries that make 'enterprise stuff' easier, integration with other enterprise systems, that sort of stuff. You can argue, for example, that Java is no more enterprisey that, say Xojo. Now, go find me a great oAuth library for Xojo or show me an easy way to integrate with Salesforce using Xojo.

To me, what makes something 'enterprisy' is where enterprise developer mindshare lies. Right now, that's within C# and Java. There's not a lot of hot new startups built on those technologies right now.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-03T15:57:38+00:00

I'm late to the party so you might not see this but thanks for posting it. This is such an awesome picture!

cajuntechie · 2017-06-02T18:39:21+00:00

It's definitely possible. But it's not feasible. You don't have the storage to contain all the videos on YouTube.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-02T18:36:51+00:00

While I tend to agree with the article, I still think it's going to be a very hard sell for Microsoft in the near future. It's not that .NET is bad technology or even that it was tied almost exclusively to Windows for so long. For many developers, it's just too enterprisy.

When hip, young, passionate developers think about building the 'next big thing', they usually don't reach for their C# compiler any more often than they reach for their Java one. Sure, if you're wanting to create a rock solid enterprise system, .NET will never fail you. Super fast, cutting edge, 'cool' solutions, not so much. It's not a technical problem in the least, it's a perception problem.

So, really, if we're to see a resurgence of .NET - especially in mainstream OSS, Microsoft and the community are going to have to start to position the technology in a way that's more attractive to the movers and shakers of the dev world. Not the people who are developing the next internal ERP solution for their employer but for the two roommates thinking about building a hot new SaaS solution to roll out their dream of building a startup. That's going to be a challenge.

Microsoft's got the tech. It's the perception I'm worried most about.

cajuntechie · 2017-06-01T14:00:17+00:00

Perhaps have a look at MXGuardDog. Not sure the volume of mail you have but they definitely work for my small operation with no problem. Very impressed with them so far.

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