FFmpeg is a powerful collection of libraries and tools that allows you to work with media files. You can use it to convert video files between different formats, re-encode a video file with a different codec, extract image frames from a video file, and much more. Installation FFmpeg is available on…

Google Sheets has been my spreadsheet app of choice for tracking my budget and the performance of the stocks in my portfolio. Google sheets include the GOOGLEFINANCE formula that enables you to track the prices of stocks in an automated way, without the need for manual data entry. For instance…

As a software engineer, my main job is to solve problems. I am faced with business and customer problems every day. After years of solving problems, I have developed my own theory on problems and the problem-solving process. The first step to solving a problem is to face it It is tempting to run away from or avoid a hard problem…

People often think that slow internet speeds must be down to their internet service provider. But your Wi-Fi router settings could also have an impact. One setting that many people overlook is their Wi-Fi channel. …

Have you ever had to copy and paste duplicate content in a YAML file and wondered if it is possible to DRY that up? As it turns out, YAML allows you to repeat nodes via aliases. YAML Aliases allow you to assign a name to a value or block of…

As video conference calls are now part of my daily life, I decided to investigate how I can look better in front of my webcam. After some research, I bought an Elgato Key Light Air to help illuminate my face better. So far, I’m delighted with the purchase. The key…

Recently, I have had to implement a feature on a Ruby on Rails application where I had to ensure the user session was expired after a period of inactivity. The application was using the Devise gem as the solution for user authentication. Why do we need to expire user sessions? According to the Security Rails Application Ruby on…

I recently had to setup a new Windows PC, and I realised that the resources for setting up HQ local video playback were all over the place. I decided to consolidate those resources and write a guide. Step 1 — Download MPC-BE madVR LAV Filters Step 2 — Installation Install MPC-BE. Extract madVR to a fresh madVR folder…