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Data versus Feeling Do you rely on data or on your feeling when running a Marathon? I decided to run two marathons to...
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2 months ago
Do you rely on data or on your feeling when running a Marathon? I decided to run two marathons to find out the differences!
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Podcast Downloader Tired of being constantly nudged toward "more relevant content", I built a script to break free from...
3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
Tired of being constantly nudged toward "more relevant content", I built a script to break free from commercial or closed-source podcast apps.
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Master of Change In this post I discuss the brilliant book Master of Change by Brad Stulberg, providing a...
a month ago
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a month ago
In this post I discuss the brilliant book Master of Change by Brad Stulberg, providing a thought-provoking guide to thrive in a changing world.
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Replacing a Shimano shift cable After some adventure with our cargo bike, the Shimano Nexus 7-speed shifter cable got damaged and...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
After some adventure with our cargo bike, the Shimano Nexus 7-speed shifter cable got damaged and needed replacement. Read my blog post to learn how to do this yourself.
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Write your own words Why not to use AI for writing - a blog post on the underestimated long term costs of AI tools for...
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Why not to use AI for writing - a blog post on the underestimated long term costs of AI tools for human creativity.
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The Problem With Bitcoin Some thoughts on the long term viability of Bitcoin's rising value.
2 months ago
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Champions League of Webdesign This blog post highlights often-unseen details behind the high performance website of Escape Club...
a month ago
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a month ago
This blog post highlights often-unseen details behind the high performance website of Escape Club Amsterdam, blending cutting-edge technology with design and commerce.
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Tudor Black Bay 36 long-term review For the past six months I have been wearing the same watch, every day and night. Read along to learn...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
For the past six months I have been wearing the same watch, every day and night. Read along to learn what makes the Tudor Black Bay 36 the perfect every day watch.
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Optical vs chest strap heart rate monitors Understanding the differences in common HR monitors used in wearables, smartwatches and fitness...
over a year ago
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The day I sold my car This week I sold my car, I now no longer own one. I look back at my years of owning a sports car, if...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week I sold my car, I now no longer own one. I look back at my years of owning a sports car, if you're looking for a reason to buy one you should check this out.
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Rolex DateJust 36 Celebrating a major milestone, I treated myself to a Rolex DateJust 36. Want to know what it's like?...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Celebrating a major milestone, I treated myself to a Rolex DateJust 36. Want to know what it's like? Keep reading!
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Marathon Read the story of how it feels to complete your first marathon.
4 months ago
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For the love of mini The iPhone Mini has intangible greatness that most folks don't know about: read along for the love...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
The iPhone Mini has intangible greatness that most folks don't know about: read along for the love of mini!
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Working Offline First Dive into a digital blast from the past and learn how a 15-year-old ThinkPad X200 can revolutionise...
a year ago
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a year ago
Dive into a digital blast from the past and learn how a 15-year-old ThinkPad X200 can revolutionise your workflow – join my cloud-free adventure today!
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Creating the ultimate commuter bike Creating the ultimate commuter bike by upgrading the Sensa Cintura belt drive bike.
over a year ago
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Repairing a Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP Reparing an old Nintendo Gameboy Advance to play classic Zelda again.
over a year ago
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Beast of the Green Hell Blog post about an amazing AMG Circuit day at the race track of Zolder, Belgium.
over a year ago
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The best keyboard for iPad While everybody is raving about the Magic Keyboard there is something to be said for the...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
While everybody is raving about the Magic Keyboard there is something to be said for the "mouse-less" Smart Keyboard Folio. Read along for a detailed analyses based on actual iPad use.
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Better Laptop This post is a quick rundown of assembling my new Framework 13 laptop, why I chose this brand and...
a week ago
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a week ago
This post is a quick rundown of assembling my new Framework 13 laptop, why I chose this brand and what's next.
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Upgrading a 27-inch iMac 5K to 14 terabytes This month I nearly destroyed my iMac during an attempt to upgrade it. Thanks to determination and...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I nearly destroyed my iMac during an attempt to upgrade it. Thanks to determination and some spare time I was able to resurrect it from the death!
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Apple Watch as Phone Embark on a digital detox journey as I swap my smartphone for an Apple Watch Ultra, exploring the...
a year ago
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a year ago
Embark on a digital detox journey as I swap my smartphone for an Apple Watch Ultra, exploring the liberating yet challenging world of wearable tech.
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Commuter bike checkup This week my trustworthy commuter bike started making strange squeaking noises when braking, time to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week my trustworthy commuter bike started making strange squeaking noises when braking, time to have a look at the bike after 21.000KM!
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Minimalistic road bike with Gates carbon drive For the past few months I have been riding the Schindelhauer Siegfried Road bike with the Gates CDX...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
For the past few months I have been riding the Schindelhauer Siegfried Road bike with the Gates CDX Carbon Drive, read about this beautiful minimal bike in this post.
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Programming on Apple Watch Programming with VIM over SSH on Apple Watch using a bluetooth keyboard
over a year ago
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Monolithic vs Microservices software architecture This week I flew to Gothenburg to talk about enterprise software architecture, read along to learn...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week I flew to Gothenburg to talk about enterprise software architecture, read along to learn about choosing the right architecture for your app development
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Updating Snake '97 This month I bit the bullet big time: I redesigned the game engine of the wildly popular Snake '97...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I bit the bullet big time: I redesigned the game engine of the wildly popular Snake '97 game. Read about the design challenges in this blog post.
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Enter text without keys Worn on your fingers, the Tap Strap recognises tapping and moving to control and type without a...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Worn on your fingers, the Tap Strap recognises tapping and moving to control and type without a mouse or keyboard!
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Scalable application design without magic I needed to design a scalable backend infrastructure that could handle lots of concurrent users. I...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I needed to design a scalable backend infrastructure that could handle lots of concurrent users. I did this by leveraging the client's computing power having it handle most of the user interaction workload.
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Supernova E3 Pro 2 dynamo powered headlight
over a year ago
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Creating a minimal road bike I wondered how hard it would be to make a bike from spare parts I had in my garage
over a year ago
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Flying in a C47-A (DC-3) classic plane Flying in a C47-A Skytrain over The Netherlands is one magnificent birthday gift I received,...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Flying in a C47-A Skytrain over The Netherlands is one magnificent birthday gift I received, experiencing aviation history unlike anything else!
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Using the reMarkable paper tablet The paper-like display makes you forget about reMarkable's digital innards, working with this tablet...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
The paper-like display makes you forget about reMarkable's digital innards, working with this tablet is therefore quite remarkable!
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Harvesting boredom to let creativity flourish What does it mean for my state of mind and creativity if I am no longer be constantly connected to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
What does it mean for my state of mind and creativity if I am no longer be constantly connected to the Internet using a smartphone.
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Building the blog... in style! Find out if it is possible to turn a computer from the 90s into a modern development machine.
over a year ago
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Around town in an electric car For one week I drove the electric Smart EQ fortwo in and around town. I found out what it's like to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
For one week I drove the electric Smart EQ fortwo in and around town. I found out what it's like to drive electrically: fun!
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Your own addressbook and calendar cloud You can setup a CardDAV/CalDAV server to manage your own contacts, addressbook, agenda and task data...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
You can setup a CardDAV/CalDAV server to manage your own contacts, addressbook, agenda and task data and share it between your devices.
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Clouds below my floor Building a little datacenter in my basement utilising a very fast internet connection.
over a year ago
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How to use rsync to make backups In this post I'll explain how to use rsync to transfer files to another computer system in an...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
In this post I'll explain how to use rsync to transfer files to another computer system in an efficient manner, suitable to be used in a backup script.
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Building a professional 72TB NAS This month I installed a professional HPE ProLiant DL380p server in a datacenter in Amsterdam, read...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I installed a professional HPE ProLiant DL380p server in a datacenter in Amsterdam, read this post to see how this was done!
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Designing and implementing a (micro) payment system Designing and implementing a micro payment system with an emphasis on simplicity. Read about how I...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Designing and implementing a micro payment system with an emphasis on simplicity. Read about how I did it in this post.
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Limitations of sleep tracking using a wearable Limitations of heart rate analyses during sleep, why you should reconsider tracking your sleep.
over a year ago
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Batavus Champion bike from 1978 Restore the retro glory of an old bike from the 70s using the internet.
over a year ago
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Escaping the flat tires Finding the answer to the question how resilient a puncture-proof tire really is took me quite some...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Finding the answer to the question how resilient a puncture-proof tire really is took me quite some time, but alas - here it is!
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Building a product platform Leverage platform capabilities to quickly launch new products, designing for reusability,...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Leverage platform capabilities to quickly launch new products, designing for reusability, flexibility and extensibility.
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One year on the ultimate commuter bike Answering questions from one of the most popular posts of last year, I am reviewing my commuter bike...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Answering questions from one of the most popular posts of last year, I am reviewing my commuter bike after one year of extensive use through winter and summer.
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Half Marathon Discover my journey from noob to (half) marathon finisher and how I balanced data with fitness -...
11 months ago
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11 months ago
Discover my journey from noob to (half) marathon finisher and how I balanced data with fitness - read about my experiences!
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The best bike computer app: Cyclemeter Collect advanced bike ride data using your smartphone connected to external Bluetooth sensors and a...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Collect advanced bike ride data using your smartphone connected to external Bluetooth sensors and a steer mounted display.
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Fixed Gear Gran Fondo Taking a fixed gear road bike for a gran fondo! Let some of my fun be of inspiration to you!
over a year ago
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Backup Rotation Scheme Learn about the rsync-backup-rotator tool that helps you automatically rotate backups using rsync,...
a year ago
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a year ago
Learn about the rsync-backup-rotator tool that helps you automatically rotate backups using rsync, creating and maintaining multiple recovery points from your backups.
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Go Viral on X Learn how to go viral on X using simple logic in creating engaging posts.
3 months ago
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Climbing Mount Etna Climbing Mount Etna, an active volcano on Sicily Italy.
over a year ago
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Three tips to make a content strategy work Consider these three things to maximise the effect of the words you write for your website, blog or...
over a year ago
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The birth of a child Witnessing the birth of a child changes a man, for science and curiosity I wore a biometric sensor...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Witnessing the birth of a child changes a man, for science and curiosity I wore a biometric sensor capturing the impact of birth on yours truly.
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Do amazing things with a focused mind Read about my experience during the workshop I got as a birth day present involving the Wim Hof...
over a year ago
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Making my own tablet OS I wondered if I could escape Windows by installing Debian GNU/Linux on a Surface Go, read along to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I wondered if I could escape Windows by installing Debian GNU/Linux on a Surface Go, read along to find out how to do this!
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Assembling a cargo bike How hard can it be to assemble a cargo bike? This posts shares my experience with assembling the...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
How hard can it be to assemble a cargo bike? This posts shares my experience with assembling the Babboe Big cargo bike.
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Repairing a Giro AEON bicycle helmet Try fixing your Giro bicycle helmet? I went through some trouble to do it! Read along to find out...
over a year ago
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Wearing WHOOP 4.0 Use WHOOP to see the impact your choices have on your body, think of it as a special kind of mirror...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Use WHOOP to see the impact your choices have on your body, think of it as a special kind of mirror - it's so powerful, that I don't take mine off!
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Different ways to visualise health To better understand how to visualise health I looked at different health/fitness apps and games.
over a year ago
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Space travelling from El Teide On Tenerife you'll find Teide, the world's second highest volcano with extra terestial views and a...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
On Tenerife you'll find Teide, the world's second highest volcano with extra terestial views and a perfect altitude for stargazing.
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Fietselfstedentocht 2017 Cycling the 235KM long Fietselfstedentocht through Friesland
over a year ago
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Tablet as Tool Discover the hidden advantages of the iPad Pro in this insightful blog post, offering tips and...
a year ago
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a year ago
Discover the hidden advantages of the iPad Pro in this insightful blog post, offering tips and personal experiences to help you maximise the tablet's potential and redefine your workflow.
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Swimming and cycling with Apple Watch This month I tested the newest watchOS while swimming and cycling.
over a year ago
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Wearing two watches Why you should wear two watches, don't choose between a mechanical watch and a smartwatch!
over a year ago
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Realtime human pose recognition through computer vision For an exciting new project I have been experimenting with TensorFlow, enabling realtime pose...
over a year ago
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Dig for dummies Learn how to use the dig command to query domain name servers to find the source of network...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Learn how to use the dig command to query domain name servers to find the source of network problems, IP-addresses, hostnames, mail servers and related info.
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Six months with MCADD It's six months since our son was born with MCADD, a good moment to reflect upon the experience of...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
It's six months since our son was born with MCADD, a good moment to reflect upon the experience of being a parent with some thoughts and tips.
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Using a budget Android as main smartphone I switched to Android to find out how good a budget smartphone performs compared to an expensive...
over a year ago
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Hello, stranger "Discover the transformative power of simple conversations in our tech-dominated world, as one...
a year ago
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a year ago
"Discover the transformative power of simple conversations in our tech-dominated world, as one individual delves into the lost art of talking to strangers and the profound connections it can forge."
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Some thoughts on touch screen user interface design I am working on a new app involving personal health that requires a natural intuitive interface that...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I am working on a new app involving personal health that requires a natural intuitive interface that works well on touch screens. It's good to check out some best practices for touch UI design
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Removing paint from a bike frame Using dichloromethane and sanding paper I removed the paint from my bike frame to create a minimal,...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Using dichloromethane and sanding paper I removed the paint from my bike frame to create a minimal, raw aluminium look.
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Health and fitness data Exploring the balance between health data and intuition, this blog post delves into how personal...
a year ago
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a year ago
Exploring the balance between health data and intuition, this blog post delves into how personal well-being and fitness goals shape our relationship with technology and self-awareness.
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No, I Won't Build That! Discover how saying 'no' can lead to more innovative and meaningful work in this blog post: "No, I...
11 months ago
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11 months ago
Discover how saying 'no' can lead to more innovative and meaningful work in this blog post: "No, I Won't Build That!"
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Wearing Grand Seiko I am glad I took the opportunity to wear a Grand Seiko, learning first hand about its craftsmanship,...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I am glad I took the opportunity to wear a Grand Seiko, learning first hand about its craftsmanship, innovation and practicality.
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Multi-Window support in your iPad app Take advantage of the improved support for multiple windows on iPadOS by implementing new UI...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Take advantage of the improved support for multiple windows on iPadOS by implementing new UI concepts enabling different use cases for your app.
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Cyber security: 5 easy tips to protect your server against hackers These 5 practical cyber security measures will improve the safety of server, website and data.
over a year ago
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Migrating to the Cloud Helping a customer clear its on-premise data room and migrate to the cloud: an adventure full of...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Helping a customer clear its on-premise data room and migrate to the cloud: an adventure full of cables, cabinets and bandwidth!
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Born with MCADD Our son was diagnosed with MCADD days after he was born. We experienced a metabolic crisis but were...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Our son was diagnosed with MCADD days after he was born. We experienced a metabolic crisis but were lucky to be just in time!
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Why Apple Silicon is a big deal Never have I been so blown away as by the new MacBook Air with M1 processor. It is a big deal.
over a year ago
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Riding with Omata One If you're looking for an alternative for common cycling computers, the Omata One is something truely...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
If you're looking for an alternative for common cycling computers, the Omata One is something truely special: it indicates your speed, distance, ascent and time ridden using mechanical hands!
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Fighting backscatter spam at server level Deal with backscatter spam by implementing a stringent SMTP delivery policy at MTA level.
over a year ago
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iPad Pro next to my primary machine Using iPad Pro with Apple Pencil next to my computer to form a create powerhouse
over a year ago
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Offline Music People sometimes act suprised when I tell them about my music hobby, manually converting CD's to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
People sometimes act suprised when I tell them about my music hobby, manually converting CD's to lossless audio files; there is some reason to this madness however!
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Commuting by bike One week on the VanMoof Electrified S E-bike testing it for commuting and comparing it to a normal...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
One week on the VanMoof Electrified S E-bike testing it for commuting and comparing it to a normal bike.
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Being a volunteer in Amsterdam-Zuidoost About my work as volunteer in the local community center in Amsterdam Zuidoost
over a year ago
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Measuring cholesterol levels in blood This week I had my blood examined to measure my cholesterol levels, taking a lipid profile. Know...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week I had my blood examined to measure my cholesterol levels, taking a lipid profile. Know your LDL, HDL and Triglycerides numbers with a simple test.
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Enjoy a festival without alcohol This year I didn't drink alcohol during Rock Werchter, leading to interesting observations during...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This year I didn't drink alcohol during Rock Werchter, leading to interesting observations during the music festival.
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Riding with a power meter on your bike In this post I describe my experience with installing the 4iiii Precision Powermeter on my road...
over a year ago
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Art of visualisation You learn from experts if you have the privilege to work with them, this month I had a chance to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
You learn from experts if you have the privilege to work with them, this month I had a chance to help a professional food photographer.
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Developing a native iOS app How hard can it be to build your own cycling and running workout tracker app using native code with...
9 months ago
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9 months ago
How hard can it be to build your own cycling and running workout tracker app using native code with some help from AI? Read along to find out!
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Business in a bag After much testing I have selected a bag and set of cases to fit my entire business, wherever I go.
over a year ago
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over a year ago
After much testing I have selected a bag and set of cases to fit my entire business, wherever I go.
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Back to the University Join me on a special course exploring scientific programming, the perfect moment to learn Python...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Join me on a special course exploring scientific programming, the perfect moment to learn Python with recent advancements in machine learning like ChatGPT!
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Designing my own watch Last month I received my custom made wristwatch from Switzerland, it is a minimalistic mechanical...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Last month I received my custom made wristwatch from Switzerland, it is a minimalistic mechanical annual calendar designed to be understated and true to the metal.
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Moving to the countryside Join me on a journey from the bustle of Amsterdam to the tranquility of Noord-Limburg's countryside.
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Join me on a journey from the bustle of Amsterdam to the tranquility of Noord-Limburg's countryside.
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Designing an interface for a food ordering page Designing a food ordering page is surprisingly challenging because of the many variables that need...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Designing a food ordering page is surprisingly challenging because of the many variables that need to be accommodated on a very small screen.
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The day I killed my LAN I killed my office LAN and went 4G only. Saves a lot of clutter, energy and money.
over a year ago
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Traffic shaping using iptables and tc This month I responded to an automated alert indicating excessive bandwidth usage on a server,...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I responded to an automated alert indicating excessive bandwidth usage on a server, requiring me to apply traffic shaping to mitigate the traffic.
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Using Google Free Android Using a Google Free Android phone is uncommon these days, yet I decided to try the Volla Phone to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Using a Google Free Android phone is uncommon these days, yet I decided to try the Volla Phone to experience its freedom and privacy.
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Solo around the Markermeer (211KM) This week I took my bike for a long distance (211)KM ride around the Dutch Markermeer, solo! Read...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week I took my bike for a long distance (211)KM ride around the Dutch Markermeer, solo! Read along for practical tips for long distance cycling.
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Tablet as main computer I have been using a tablet as my main computer for quite some time now. In this blog post I share...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I have been using a tablet as my main computer for quite some time now. In this blog post I share you my experience on using Surface Pro and iPad Pro to get my work done.
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Something the smartwatch will never have: patina Patina is often neglected when comparing smartwatches with regular watches.
over a year ago
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Syncing files seamlessly between smartphone and tablet In order to optimise my workflow, I was looking for a way to seamlessly access the same files on...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
In order to optimise my workflow, I was looking for a way to seamlessly access the same files on both my computer and smartphone. Read along to find out how I did it.
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Talking tablets: what makes a great tablet? Over the past few weeks I worked with Microsoft Surface Pro X to see if it is any good, can it be...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Over the past few weeks I worked with Microsoft Surface Pro X to see if it is any good, can it be your main computer?
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The joy of a simple laptop This week I tested the Surface Laptop Go with Windows 10 and quite frankly was amazed by the...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week I tested the Surface Laptop Go with Windows 10 and quite frankly was amazed by the experience!
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Smartwatches vs Mechanical watches Why I still wear a mechanical watch and why smartwatches have potential.
over a year ago
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Listen to your body Using health data gathered by sensors and wearables I learned to listen to my body. Now I have...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Using health data gathered by sensors and wearables I learned to listen to my body. Now I have stopped using bluetooth sensors all together.
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CAPTCHA Alternative If you're looking for a user-friendly alternative for CAPTCHA's you should check this post out where...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
If you're looking for a user-friendly alternative for CAPTCHA's you should check this post out where I outline how I protect web forms against malicious actors and spammers.
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Working with special hardware from China This month I reversed engineered my way into developing software for a Chinese Android device with...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I reversed engineered my way into developing software for a Chinese Android device with an embedded printer!
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Using AI to generate code Discover how AI-generated code can revolutionise your software development process and optimise...
a year ago
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a year ago
Discover how AI-generated code can revolutionise your software development process and optimise cloud performance in our fascinating exploration of GPT-4's transformative capabilities.
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Lessons from a takeaway plastic bag How we're tricked into repeated purchases replacing perfectly fine products just for the sake of...
over a year ago
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MUSE in Carré MUSE's legendary rock fused with Amsterdam's Royal Theatre Carré for an unforgettable, electrifying...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
MUSE's legendary rock fused with Amsterdam's Royal Theatre Carré for an unforgettable, electrifying experience - read about my experience!
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Linking Lemmid Store with kitchens Designing backend servers to connect with external services is challenging as you need to take into...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Designing backend servers to connect with external services is challenging as you need to take into account unreliability and unpredictability.
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Outside the comfort zone: amateur acting This month I strapped myself with sensors during a little experiment outside my comfort zone: I...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I strapped myself with sensors during a little experiment outside my comfort zone: I debuted as amateur actor!
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The value of notifications It's easy to dismiss your phone's notifications as something that disturbs you, but if you take the...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
It's easy to dismiss your phone's notifications as something that disturbs you, but if you take the time to set them up correctly, notifications can actually save you time!
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Protecting VMware ESXi In response to a possible security breach on a VMware ESXi host machine, I search for a way to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
In response to a possible security breach on a VMware ESXi host machine, I search for a way to improve security of the management console using NGINX and a firewall
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Abandoning my own tablet OS After a year of experimenting with Debian GNU/Linux on a Surface Go 2 I have returned to iPad Pro...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
After a year of experimenting with Debian GNU/Linux on a Surface Go 2 I have returned to iPad Pro and the Mac.
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Cash is king, or is it? Is the time right to ditch the wallet?
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Whoop strap review: 24/7 wearable sensor
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Tips for Long-Distance Cycling Embark on your own long-distance cycling adventure by learning from my post-COVID...
a year ago
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a year ago
Embark on your own long-distance cycling adventure by learning from my post-COVID Fietselfstedentocht experience, packed with invaluable tips and tricks.
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Refining my tablet OS experience Installing Debian GNU/Linux on a Surface Go 2 with LTE/4G to replace my iPad Pro as daily driver.
over a year ago
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Rescuing photos from a crashed iMac This week I attempted to recover two decades of personal photo history from a crashed iMac.
over a year ago
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I see dead people This may be Apple Vision Pro's killer feature, enabling you to see dead people: augmenting old...
5 months ago
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5 months ago
This may be Apple Vision Pro's killer feature, enabling you to see dead people: augmenting old photos into lifelike representations.
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And... there is light! Discover how one cyclist's quest for the perfect lighting solution led to a custom installation of...
a year ago
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a year ago
Discover how one cyclist's quest for the perfect lighting solution led to a custom installation of dynamo powered lights, ensuring a bright and hassle-free ride on the darkest roads.
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Designing a multi dimensional capacity queue Dealing with a capacity queue is challenging, but if you take the time to model it right it is...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Dealing with a capacity queue is challenging, but if you take the time to model it right it is possible to create a performant and reliable system.
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Is the Apple Watch the modern tool watch? I tested the Apple Watch during my work in Frankfurt this week where I had to go inside an internet...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I tested the Apple Watch during my work in Frankfurt this week where I had to go inside an internet data centre.
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Saving a MacBook Air with exploded battery Saving a MacBook Air with a swollen battery pack.
over a year ago
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Computer says no The weather app indicating rain caused an empty bike lane this morning, making me wonder about the...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
The weather app indicating rain caused an empty bike lane this morning, making me wonder about the power we put into these things.
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Improve your sleep by blocking light I have been wearing a sleep mask in bed, blocking all light. It has been amazing for my sleep's...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I have been wearing a sleep mask in bed, blocking all light. It has been amazing for my sleep's quality. Read along for my findings!
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Vision Pro My thoughts on using Vision Pro to get some real work done, exploring what Spatial Computing means...
a year ago
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a year ago
My thoughts on using Vision Pro to get some real work done, exploring what Spatial Computing means and how it can be useful.
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Rescuing files from a broken harddisk Yesterday I helped a young woman with her broken computer containing precious photos, could I safe...
over a year ago
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Creating a minimal iPhone stand Today I created a minimal iPhone stand from oak wood. I used a single piece of wood to get it done.
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Google Analytics vs AWStats Comparing Google Analytics with AWStats to find out where they differ and which is better.
over a year ago
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Inspiration from a child Explore the world together with your kids and reap the rewards of adventure and fun!
over a year ago
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Realtime service uptime monitoring Downtime happens and it is nothing to be ashamed of, just make sure that you set yourself up to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Downtime happens and it is nothing to be ashamed of, just make sure that you set yourself up to discover problems as soon as possible! Know about problems before your customers do!
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Visiting an international hackers conference This month I attended Global AppSec Amsterdam, an international conference for hackers and security...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This month I attended Global AppSec Amsterdam, an international conference for hackers and security specialists. Read along for some of the highlights.
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Cutting Cloud Costs Facing sky-high cloud costs, I found software optimisation vital. Discover how I saved 90% on cloud...
a year ago
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a year ago
Facing sky-high cloud costs, I found software optimisation vital. Discover how I saved 90% on cloud expenses!
Willem's Blog
Giving AI Training Explore the transformative power of AI in everyday work: Dive into firsthand insights from a recent...
a year ago
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a year ago
Explore the transformative power of AI in everyday work: Dive into firsthand insights from a recent AI training session that's reshaping professional landscapes.
Willem's Blog
Understanding the security concerns in shared hosting People pay me to hack them, provided I'll explain how I did it. Read along to learn how hackers use...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
People pay me to hack them, provided I'll explain how I did it. Read along to learn how hackers use security holes to hack your app, webshop or website!
Willem's Blog
From tree to table Creating a night stand from a raw slab of chestnut wood.
over a year ago
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The Same, Differently
a year ago
Willem's Blog
Increase traffic to your blog with a RSS feed Using NodeJS I added RSS feeds to my blog as support for feeds can still provide you with value....
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Using NodeJS I added RSS feeds to my blog as support for feeds can still provide you with value. Read about the "how" and "why" in this post.
Willem's Blog
One year of cycling GPS recording an entire year of bike rides using Garmin and Strava.
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Cleaning a vintage watch This week I cleaned an automatic vintage watch and fitted it to with a new strap, rediscovering old...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week I cleaned an automatic vintage watch and fitted it to with a new strap, rediscovering old beauty underneath layers of dirt!
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My first weeks as dad Last Christmas my wife gave birth of our son. It's a life changing experience to become a parent....
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Last Christmas my wife gave birth of our son. It's a life changing experience to become a parent. Read along for my (biometric) findings and some practical tips.
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Helping people with free software This week I helped a man with repairing and reinstalling his computer with Debian GNU/Linux.
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Hospitalised with MCADD This week our son was hospitalised because a regular illness caused him to keep vomiting, a...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week our son was hospitalised because a regular illness caused him to keep vomiting, a dangerous situation if you're diagnosed with MCADD.
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Impact of training Join me on an intriguing journey as I explore the transformative impact of effective training and...
a year ago
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a year ago
Join me on an intriguing journey as I explore the transformative impact of effective training and data analysis on my performance in the Fietselfstedentocht 2023.
Willem's Blog
Free from the iCloud: Escaping Apple Photos Recently I freed myself from Apple Photos, using free software to manage my photo library. Read...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Recently I freed myself from Apple Photos, using free software to manage my photo library. Read along to find out what software I use and how to make it play nice with your devices.
Willem's Blog
Servicing a robot vacuum cleaner This week it was time for some maintenance on my iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. Read along to...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
This week it was time for some maintenance on my iRobot Roomba robot vacuum cleaner. Read along to learn how I did it.
Willem's Blog
Influencing purchase behaviour For my work I am continuously looking into scientific sources to improve e-commerce performance,...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
For my work I am continuously looking into scientific sources to improve e-commerce performance, conversion rates and online revenue. Use this useful report to apply behavioural sciences principles to your advantage.
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Search like a pro: Google search operators Read along for a comprehensive list of advanced Google search operators that allow you to filter...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Read along for a comprehensive list of advanced Google search operators that allow you to filter your search results.
Willem's Blog
WordPress: 10 tips to secure your website A lot of people use WordPress to manage their website. Prevent your site from being hacked using...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
A lot of people use WordPress to manage their website. Prevent your site from being hacked using this blog post.
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Optimising images for the web and performance Make your website faster by optimising the images. This posts explains how you can do this.
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
iPad Pro as primary computer Is the time right to use an iPad as primary development platform to get some real work done?
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Collecting health data with Biostrap Wearing a clinical-grade PPG sensor for a month to collect advanced biometrics from my wrist.
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
Off the grid: Working on 100% renewable energy Learning from powering my personal devices using nothing but self generated electricity using a...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Learning from powering my personal devices using nothing but self generated electricity using a solar panel and power banks.
Willem's Blog
Snake '97 High Scores Happily accepting the invitation to attend an exhibition of Snake 97 art works in Antwerp. This was...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Happily accepting the invitation to attend an exhibition of Snake 97 art works in Antwerp. This was totally WOW!
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Lunch by plane This week I went out for lunch by plane from Hilversum to Texel with a good buddy of mine.
over a year ago
Willem's Blog
The Ultimate Freedom Bike With the Brompton foldable bike you find yourself a very versatile companion to go whenever and...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
With the Brompton foldable bike you find yourself a very versatile companion to go whenever and wherever you please!