Experimentation has been a critical topic in product management over the last several years. However, an interesting trend I’ve observed in 2023 is that of taking experiments much further than in years past – and shipping some seriously half-baked products that were positioned to the market as being generally available. This is not coming from... Continue Reading →
Using a Nest Hub Max with Google Workspace 2022 Edition
The instructions I had previously written back in 2020 now no longer work. After a few more weekends of trial and error I finally figured out how to setup a Google Workspace account with a Nest Hub Max that is part of my personal Google Home. Fortunately the process is now quite a bit simpler.... Continue Reading →
Using a Bell Home Hub with Ubiquiti Unifi
As part of setting up our second home in the Ottawa area, I ended up with quite the trial and error process to figure out how to use Ubiquiti Networks Unifi Security Gateway 4 Professional with the Bell Home Hub 3000. So, beyond writing this down so I don't forget it, I wanted to share... Continue Reading →
WWDC Wishlist: The Next iBook
With all the recent announcement of the M1-based iPad Pro's, speculation has of course run rampant on the inevitable merger of the iPad and Mac. And, of course, Apple vehemently denies this. But, with hardware platforms converged, there could be an interesting middle ground. Something I'm calling the Next iBook for lack of a better... Continue Reading →
Catching Up with Photography
Not only is it the 40th anniversary of Mt. St. Helens, but it was also Victoria Day in Canada. This meant that our offices were closed today, and I had a much less demanding weekend than normal. I used this weekend to catch up on some long overdue photography projects. My Mac Pro is now... Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: My Take on Apple WWDC 2019
For years, I have observed Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference from the sidelines purely as an enthusiast. Since moving to Hootsuite, I can now definitively state that I have a proverbial horse in this race - as we publish multiple applications on the iOS App Store. Hence, this year I paid even more attention than... Continue Reading →
My Sojourn with Android
I am a global traveler, spending a significant amount of my time in our Ottawa, ON; Copenhagen, DK; and Brussels, BE offices combined with a fair bit of time in the United Kingdom. Being connected is part of my job, which means having a local mobile plan is a must. I have 3 SIM cards... Continue Reading →
Windows 10 and the Surface: Winning Me Back
To celebrate the 30th birthday of Windows, I figured it was time to share my own thoughts on the operating system. With the Threshold 2 build of Windows 10 (build 10586) and the third generation of Surface devices (Surface Pro 3, Surface 3 LTE), Microsoft is winning me back. For those that know me well... Continue Reading →
For US Travelers, EMV Can’t Arrive Soon Enough
Most of the rest of the world has had EMV for years. For example, I had it from the time I moved to Canada in Winter 2008. Just what on earth is EMV? It is the chip/PIN support on your MasterCard and Visa credit cards that allow you to make purchases via PIN versus swipe... Continue Reading →
Lots of Good Stuff from Build and Beyond
So far, Microsoft has done a very good job of impressing me the last week. In fact, I have seen some of the best decision-making out of the company in years. Although a lot of this may be due to One Microsoft and other forces already in play, some credit also certainly goes to Satya... Continue Reading →