You may be tempted to put “using namespace std;” at the top of your C++ files. Here’s a much safer alternative.

This post describes an interim replacement for the missing formatted print() function in C++20.

How to install PyCharm for use with my Python courses

Why are Covid cases surging nationwide, even though we’re vaccinating more people and faster than ever before? Bad science reporting and widespread misinformation.

The first step in solving any problem is to define the problem. You cannot know what you do not test. We skipped that step.

This has always been my favorite Larry Williams song, and one of my top-ten fav ’50s rockers. I hope this brings the world a bit of joy.

Why do some people still get infected even though they’re very careful? Understanding some very simple probability can help you stay safer during a pandemic.

New for 2021, updated lessons, new challenges and exercises, and a new final project at the end of the course.

This has been the most ruthlessly cruel administration in the history of this country.

About to install a new Ubiquiti network in BearHouse

Trump got Covid-19 because he refuses to acknowledge science. The rest of us can learn from that.

Because we acknowledge that Black Lives have not always mattered as much as white lives in this country. And that’s no longer acceptable.

RIP RBG. The Supreme Court is broken so let’s fix it.

The only American Donald Trump actually cares about is Donald Trump.

Quarantine #3: One of my favorite Hendrix songs

The second in my series of quarantine music, this is (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear.

Quarantine music #1: a cover of Blackbird by Paul McCartney

A few tips for those new to working from home.

… and why I’m not mad about it.

This is my last WSOP until they move to a better facility

For decades, I’ve recognized the inevitability of Universal Basic Income (UBI). When left to our own devices, we […]

These corporations claim to support LGTBQ rights — they don’t.

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How can I check the table and column names in SQLite?

I use an ad blocker in order to protect myself and my equipment from those who would abuse my trust for nefarious purposes. On the other hand, I understand your need to show ads that generate revenue to support your site.

Allow me to explain. I did not want to hate WordPress. I wanted to love it. I wanted […]

After 25 years I’ve finally gotten around to updating my web site. Why did it take so long?