Using the 8BitDo Micro game controller with a Mac
If you, like me, saw the MacStories article about using an 8BitDo controller for automation and productivity, but couldn't get it working, here's some things that might help!
Creativity, curiosity, and code
If you, like me, saw the MacStories article about using an 8BitDo controller for automation and productivity, but couldn't get it working, here's some things that might help!
I’m currently developing a paid-for browser extension that will run on both Firefox and Chrome/Chromium browsers. I’ll write more about this (very-involved!) process soon. But in the last couple of days, I just made the decision to self-host updates for the Firefox version rather than host it on addons.mozilla.org. This post details the steps to […]
Some tips on writing CVs from someone who probably isn't qualified to give them!
Note to self: this is why you should, and how you can customise form validation error messages in Laravel - even when using form requests
I’m SURE I must have done this before. Like…so many times. But this felt new today and is definitely worth remembering. When you’re using forms in Laravel, you sometimes want a “cancel” or “back” button or link that takes you to where you were before. And Laravel provides a handy url() helper that gets a […]
I found out the other day that a guy I know’s wife is pregnant. It’s funny how, as a newbie parent myself, it’s so tempting to offer advice. I also had a conversation this week with someone else who was talking about the dilemma of offering this kind of ‘help’. And the longer I am […]
The weather this spring is good and fuel prices are high, so it's the ideal time to consider the question "Could I cycle to work?" and, if so, what sort of bike should I get?
Don't be content with a half-hearted internet-browsing experience!