Flashback to the 1980s, when computer-aided software engineering methodologies are all the rage for major mainframe software projects, according to a pilot fish in the know. “A friend of mine was a software developer at a big Chicago bank, and they … [Read more...]

I’m no psychologist, but I’m pretty sure Google has an issue with commitment. The company famous for flip-flops has just reversed course yet again with the introduction of a new podcast app for Android. Google Podcasts, announced earlier this … [Read more...]

Mac users have been able to create and use text clippings since the last century and Mac OS 9, but the feature remains relatively underexploited â€â€� despite being such a great way to boost productivity. What are text clippings? Text clippings are smal … [Read more...]

Though it didn’t make the WWDC keynote, Apple did unveil some changes to the device management features used by business and schools for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even Apple TVs. Those tweaks and updates were discussed at a developer session that … [Read more...]

IT director pilot fish at a daily newspaper is reworking the company’s entire network. Why? “There is no security,” sighs fish. “None, with about 90 users in a peer-to-peer Mac and PC environment.” One night he gets a call … [Read more...]

As the battle for cashier-less stores rages on â€â€� with Amazon Go’s one-store trial pushing Microsoft and Walmart to explore a mobile cart-based system to ditch associates at checkout â€â€� it’s worth questioning whether an employee- … [Read more...]

It’s the late 1990s, and this pilot fish is working as a tech-for-hire for small businesses when he’s sent to help out at a local tax preparer’s office. “I was met at the door by the owner, a small woman who gave me a list of … [Read more...]