Category: Misc Musings
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The Creation of the World Wide Web
Happy birthday to the World Wide Web! On March 12, 1989, the Web was conceived by the one and only Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist and computing legend. But the birth of the Web wasn’t just a mere technological advancement – it was the beginning of a new era of information access, communication, business, entertainment, and activism. Brief Biography of Tim Berners-Lee Before we delve deeper into the impact of… … read the full article
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Exercising My Programmer Brain
Over the past few years, I’ve been pretty focused on teaching, consulting, and managing projects in the tech industry. That’s where my skills and expertise lie, but I’ve always had a love for coding. It’s been a while since I’ve really dug into programming, so I thought it was time to dust off my skills and have a little fun. I came across some online courses that focused on creative coding,… … read the full article
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The Amazing Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace was a trailblazer in the field of computing and her impact on the industry is still felt today. Her contributions to the field of computer science have cemented her place in history as one of the most influential figures in the development of modern technology. … read the full article
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Oculus Quest 2 – Review
Despite the fact that I have included 4 of each pros and cons I have to say the purchase was definitely worth it – even if I had listed a few more of the other cons. I didn’t list the others as you would experience the same cons across all VR headsets (motion sickness, finding the right mask position etc.). I have only had the headset for a short time but… … read the full article
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Final Exam of Summer
The final exam is ready for tomorrow. I created the exam previously but I like to go over it the night before. It’s just to double-check and make sure I have a backup in case there are network or LMS issues. Everything checked out and is ready. My students in this class were only one semester and in a different program than what I usually teach. As a result, I have… … read the full article