iOS: So Which Version Should You Develop For?

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Now that I’m ramping up in developing for iOS, and I’ve gotten the delightful details of system setup, Objective-C learning, and Xcode configuration done, the next question is: We’re at iOS 6, so what version should I target for my software? Some pros and cons on selection, gleaned from a number of online sources: iOS 6 gives the latest and greatest features – if the feature is only in iOS 6, then the answer is obvious. For older devices, the … Continue reading →

On Windows-Mac Synergy (Or How to Kill 4+ Hours Saving Time…)

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As I write this, I am happily going back and forth from monitor to monitor with my mouse – not unusual, as I’ve been using two monitors for a while now – the difference is that one is Windows 7, and the other is Mac OS. I move the cursor to the other screen, and I am instantly ‘in’ the other system. It works by way of a free program called Synergy. It’s not the only screen sharing program of … Continue reading →

Improving Solar Cells With Mirrors – A Non-Traditional Solution…

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I noticed a question recently about solar cells – specifically, how to improve cell efficiencies throughout the day? Of course, mirrors, like magnifying lenses, are obvious solutions. More light on the solar cell, more power. But here’s the catch: The solar cell was fixed in place, no tracking allowed. Researching on the Internet, it appears that tracking can add 40% to the output of a solar cell by keeping it facing the sun. Add to that the fact that cool … Continue reading →

Review: Now Discover Your Strengths, Or, Just How Do I Get That Free Test Coupon Again?

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I like reading books on planning and analysis, especially business, and so this week I picked up “Now Discover Your Strengths” a book that discusses the 34 different “strengths” people have, and how to manage them. Quite illuminating. To give an example, one strength/core competency/quality is “Competition”, as in, do you really thrive under competition? If so, their test (which is at the core of the book) would show this to be one of your top five. In turn, the … Continue reading →

Meetup – A Great Place For Victorians

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I admit I don’t get out as much as I should (note I didn’t say “like to” – I get out more than enough to make me happy, thank you very much, even if it’s rarely) – but Tuesday night was a chance to meet fellow programmers for a “meetup” for iOS programmers based in Victoria. The high point: Meeting up with people who are looking at the same coding issues I’m hitting (although they are all farther down the … Continue reading →