thatvirtualboy
Sometimes I do things and write about it
Category vrops
Sharing some information about the notice that the VMware Product team sent regarding an issue that could potentially impact your vROPs instance causing the tool to become inoperable.
If your business happens to utilize VMware Horizon for VDI, and vRealize Operations (vROPs) for infrastructure monitoring, insight, and capacity planning, you may also be a business that uses the...
Guest Post Ahead! Jeremy McCoy joins us today to explain Authentication methods in vRealize Operations. Check it out!
Category vrealize
Sharing some information about the notice that the VMware Product team sent regarding an issue that could potentially impact your vROPs instance causing the tool to become inoperable.
If your business happens to utilize VMware Horizon for VDI, and vRealize Operations (vROPs) for infrastructure monitoring, insight, and capacity planning, you may also be a business that uses the...
Guest Post Ahead! Jeremy McCoy joins us today to explain Authentication methods in vRealize Operations. Check it out!
Category vmware
VMware now allows for remote testing of their Certified Professional exam. I just took the test from my home and here’s what it was like 👨💻
Sharing some information about the notice that the VMware Product team sent regarding an issue that could potentially impact your vROPs instance causing the tool to become inoperable.
VMworld US 2019 Day 2 has already come and gone, and with it, more developments and exciting action.
VMworld US 2019 Day 1 is in the books along with a slew of exciting announcements and developments. Expanded partnerships in hybrid cloud, VMware Tanzu preview, and enhancements to Workspace...
Horizon 7.8 was pushed yesterday, along with version 5.0 of the Horizon Client, App Volumes 2.16, and UEM 9.7. Here’s what’s new!
Whoever thought we’d see this?! VMware made an overwhelmingly well-received change today regarding its VCP Certification program. Effective immediately, VMware is removing the requirement to recertify their VCP certifications within...
Today we'll be updating my lab's VCSA 6.5a (build 4944578) to version 6.5 Update 2 (build 8307201) which was released May 3 2018. Here's how it went!
My first VMworld is over and it's time to compile some thoughts and resources!
Just some thoughts as I took in my first VMworld day.
Make the most of VMworld by download the app now!
VMware has always branded its software as GA, Update 1, Express Patch 4, etc etc. This makes it easy to discuss features and fixes among employees and customers alike. The...
VMware released the highly anticipated Horizon 7.1 this week and there are all sorts of enhancements and new features related to the next-gen virtual desktop infrastructure. Here's your one-stop-shop for...
If you’re just getting started with managing a Horizon View environment, or if you’re looking for ways to make the most of your new environment, then my Top 10 list...
I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on the last several weeks. Recently I posted over on my Github a new project I’m working called Horizon Linux VM. It’s...
In this post, we’re going to walk through how to set an iPad to run in Kiosk Mode for Horizon View.
One of the more popular posts on That Virtual Boy has been Deploying Linux VDI Pools with Horizon 6. That post was written when Linux and VDI were just getting...
Horizon 7.0.2 just dropped. Here's everything you need to know!
The bits for VMware Horizon View Client 4.2 have been released as well as all the accompanying documentation. This release is paired with Horizon 7 version 7.0.2 also released today...
Whether you've been tasked with a VDI deployment to include not only desktop virtualization, but application virtualization, or you're simply trying to dust off your Horizon deployment and add some...
Check out what's new with the brand new Horizon Client 4.0.1!
Check out these steps for upgrading a Horizon 5 environment to Horizon 6!
Guest Post Ahead! Jeremy McCoy joins us today to explain Authentication methods in vRealize Operations. Check it out!
Category horizon
Several years ago I published a VMware Fling called Ubuntu OVA for Horizon. At that time, Linux in Horizon was still fairly new and not particularly popular. With the recent...
If your business happens to utilize VMware Horizon for VDI, and vRealize Operations (vROPs) for infrastructure monitoring, insight, and capacity planning, you may also be a business that uses the...
Horizon 7.8 was pushed yesterday, along with version 5.0 of the Horizon Client, App Volumes 2.16, and UEM 9.7. Here’s what’s new!
VMware released the highly anticipated Horizon 7.1 this week and there are all sorts of enhancements and new features related to the next-gen virtual desktop infrastructure. Here's your one-stop-shop for...
If you’re just getting started with managing a Horizon View environment, or if you’re looking for ways to make the most of your new environment, then my Top 10 list...
I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on the last several weeks. Recently I posted over on my Github a new project I’m working called Horizon Linux VM. It’s...
In this post, we’re going to walk through how to set an iPad to run in Kiosk Mode for Horizon View.
One of the more popular posts on That Virtual Boy has been Deploying Linux VDI Pools with Horizon 6. That post was written when Linux and VDI were just getting...
Horizon 7.0.2 just dropped. Here's everything you need to know!
The bits for VMware Horizon View Client 4.2 have been released as well as all the accompanying documentation. This release is paired with Horizon 7 version 7.0.2 also released today...
Check out what's new with the brand new Horizon Client 4.0.1!
Check out these steps for upgrading a Horizon 5 environment to Horizon 6!
Category view
VMware Horizon 7.7.0 is now generally available, along with Horizon Apps 7.7.0, and the coinciding Horizon Clients 4.10.0. This release brings support for the brand new vSphere 6.7 U1 and...
VMware released the highly anticipated Horizon 7.1 this week and there are all sorts of enhancements and new features related to the next-gen virtual desktop infrastructure. Here's your one-stop-shop for...
If you’re just getting started with managing a Horizon View environment, or if you’re looking for ways to make the most of your new environment, then my Top 10 list...
I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on the last several weeks. Recently I posted over on my Github a new project I’m working called Horizon Linux VM. It’s...
In this post, we’re going to walk through how to set an iPad to run in Kiosk Mode for Horizon View.
One of the more popular posts on That Virtual Boy has been Deploying Linux VDI Pools with Horizon 6. That post was written when Linux and VDI were just getting...
Horizon 7.0.2 just dropped. Here's everything you need to know!
The bits for VMware Horizon View Client 4.2 have been released as well as all the accompanying documentation. This release is paired with Horizon 7 version 7.0.2 also released today...
Check out what's new with the brand new Horizon Client 4.0.1!
Check out these steps for upgrading a Horizon 5 environment to Horizon 6!
Category vdi
If you’re just getting started with managing a Horizon View environment, or if you’re looking for ways to make the most of your new environment, then my Top 10 list...
The bits for VMware Horizon View Client 4.2 have been released as well as all the accompanying documentation. This release is paired with Horizon 7 version 7.0.2 also released today...
Whether you've been tasked with a VDI deployment to include not only desktop virtualization, but application virtualization, or you're simply trying to dust off your Horizon deployment and add some...
Check out what's new with the brand new Horizon Client 4.0.1!
Check out these steps for upgrading a Horizon 5 environment to Horizon 6!
Category horizon view
Whether you've been tasked with a VDI deployment to include not only desktop virtualization, but application virtualization, or you're simply trying to dust off your Horizon deployment and add some...
Category iOS
I was recently surprised to find that App Review accepted a build of Echodots where my Freemium IAP Paywall was built entirely into a system Alert. I don’t have any...
I’m excited to introduce my latest project, Echodots! It’s a daily pattern game where your memory is put to the test. Each day, a new 5-digit global sequence is displayed...
2023 is nearly gone and you’d be hard pressed to find marketing material, stock photos, and logos that weren’t created using some amount of artificial intelligence. Generative AI has exploded...
Available today, Bento|Craft now supports alternate icons! This update comes in part by request of several users, but also as a way for me to offer more choice for you...
In building Premium features into my SwiftUI app available with a subscription, one use case that I considered is, “What if someone cancels their subscription, or their subscription lapses?”
I’m happy to share a project I’ve spent the last few months working on. A new iOS app for parents called Artbox! https://artbox.app 📱
I’ve had the pleasure of learning iOS Development 📱 on the beautifully architected IDE, Creo, from Creolabs. It’s been such a fun experience, I can’t help but spread the word...
I decided it was finally time. Time to replace the iPad 3 (arguably the worst iPad ever made) with the iPad Pro 9.7 (arguably the best iPad ever made). If...
Category bacon
Working from home is great. In fact, it’s the best. Sometimes it’s nice to get out and change up the scenery though. If I venture away from my home office,...
My greeting card organizer app for iOS, Hello There, has been updated to version 1.2. This new version introduces the ability to purchase a hand-written letter and have it mailed...
I recently upgraded my Watch Series 3 42mm Cellular to the Series 8 45mm Cellular, and I can sum up my reaction to the change in one word: Wow...
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I discussed the differences between the different pricing strategies developers are faced with in today’s app market.
If I’ve learned anything from developing apps, it’s that there’s always something to fix. Something to change. Something to improve. The work is never finished, and therein lies the demon...
At WWDC21, Apple introduced a new capability to developers called In-App Events which are timely events within your apps and games such as a game competition, a fitness challenge, a...
I’m thrilled to announce a major update to Artbox: version 2.7 - Crafting Memories.
Our oldest daughter turned 8 this month and is at a great age to start keeping an allowance for completing chores around the house. One challenge my wife and I...
With more and more of our digital lives moving to subscriptions and streaming services, does building a local digital library still make sense? Here are my thoughts!
Remember Arcades? They were these massive buildings filled with mystery and wonder where games, lights, and sounds would expand as far as the eye could see. Sadly, they’re also nesting...
I’m happy to share a project I’ve spent the last few months working on. A new iOS app for parents called Artbox! https://artbox.app 📱
Public health safety is top of mind today and the driving force behind the Work From Home movement amid COVID-19 fears. Both internally and externally I’ve seen a number of...
Recently I made the switch from writing on Google’s Blogger platform to Github Pages using Jekyll. It’s been a welcome and refreshing change. A little more on that here… Hopefully...
My blog has gone through a major uplift! When I first started That Virtual Boy, I hosted the blog on Google Blogger. After a few years I migrated to Wordpress...
In this post I'll cover the process of upgrading Seafile Server from 6.3.4 to 7.0.4. You'll be surprised how simple it actually is!
Earlier this year I bought a Zmodo Greet Pro Smart Doorbell. It was cheap, didn’t require a monthly subscription, and had relatively decent reviews. It was a breeze to install,...
The mobile Plex Server powered by Pi! The best mobile media streaming solution for those long family road trips. Who cares if your kids have the capacity-starved 16GB hand-me-down phones...
After years of hosting OwnCloud as my home file server with 'Cloud Access' I've taken the plunge and migrated to a new platform which I'm really excited about: Seafile!
PLEX is the media power house in my home, managing Movies, TV Shows, Home Videos, Music, Picture Backups, and now Live TV DVR. Check out my script which helps cut...
While my Macbook Pro was in the shop getting a makeover, I decided to check out Ubuntu 17.10 and use it exclusively for work. How do you think it went?...
I've successfully configured Time Machine backups over my home network using VMware Workstation, Ubuntu, and a 1 TB WD drive. A big thanks to HowToGeek for their Raspberry Pi post...
I decided it was finally time. Time to replace the iPad 3 (arguably the worst iPad ever made) with the iPad Pro 9.7 (arguably the best iPad ever made). If...
Category ubuntu
Several years ago I published a VMware Fling called Ubuntu OVA for Horizon. At that time, Linux in Horizon was still fairly new and not particularly popular. With the recent...
I hope you find this post helpful. My system is running Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400g and a separate Radeon RX 570 GPU.
While my Macbook Pro was in the shop getting a makeover, I decided to check out Ubuntu 17.10 and use it exclusively for work. How do you think it went?...
I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on the last several weeks. Recently I posted over on my Github a new project I’m working called Horizon Linux VM. It’s...
I've successfully configured Time Machine backups over my home network using VMware Workstation, Ubuntu, and a 1 TB WD drive. A big thanks to HowToGeek for their Raspberry Pi post...
One of the more popular posts on That Virtual Boy has been Deploying Linux VDI Pools with Horizon 6. That post was written when Linux and VDI were just getting...
Category linux
Several years ago I published a VMware Fling called Ubuntu OVA for Horizon. At that time, Linux in Horizon was still fairly new and not particularly popular. With the recent...
I hope you find this post helpful. My system is running Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400g and a separate Radeon RX 570 GPU.
In this post I'll cover the process of upgrading Seafile Server from 6.3.4 to 7.0.4. You'll be surprised how simple it actually is!
Horizon 7.8 was pushed yesterday, along with version 5.0 of the Horizon Client, App Volumes 2.16, and UEM 9.7. Here’s what’s new!
Sharing the fun of building and managing a multi-use home media server / file server / gaming rig...
I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on the last several weeks. Recently I posted over on my Github a new project I’m working called Horizon Linux VM. It’s...
I've successfully configured Time Machine backups over my home network using VMware Workstation, Ubuntu, and a 1 TB WD drive. A big thanks to HowToGeek for their Raspberry Pi post...
One of the more popular posts on That Virtual Boy has been Deploying Linux VDI Pools with Horizon 6. That post was written when Linux and VDI were just getting...
Category ios
Is your app review “taking longer than expected?” This can be so frustrating for a developer. Here’s what my experience was like!
The wait is finally over – Artbox 2 is live on the App Store!
In developing Artbox 2, one thing I set out to accomplish was making the user experience more immersive and personable. One of the ways to achieve this is to add...
I’m very excited to announce that Virtual Backgrounds app is now available on macOS as a Mac Catalyst app! 🥳
If you’ve found yourself building a modern application in SwiftUI, there’s a good chance you started building it as an iOS app, and eventually began tinkering with WidgetKit. As you...
One year ago I published an app called Virtual Backgrounds to the App Store with the idea of providing custom, hand-picked backgrounds to be used with virtual meetings. It wasn’t...
In this post, we’re going to walk through how to set an iPad to run in Kiosk Mode for Horizon View.
Category macos
While my Macbook Pro was in the shop getting a makeover, I decided to check out Ubuntu 17.10 and use it exclusively for work. How do you think it went?...
I've successfully configured Time Machine backups over my home network using VMware Workstation, Ubuntu, and a 1 TB WD drive. A big thanks to HowToGeek for their Raspberry Pi post...
VMware has always branded its software as GA, Update 1, Express Patch 4, etc etc. This makes it easy to discuss features and fixes among employees and customers alike. The...
Category vsphere
VMware has always branded its software as GA, Update 1, Express Patch 4, etc etc. This makes it easy to discuss features and fixes among employees and customers alike. The...
Category vmworld
VMworld US 2019 Day 2 has already come and gone, and with it, more developments and exciting action.
VMworld US 2019 Day 1 is in the books along with a slew of exciting announcements and developments. Expanded partnerships in hybrid cloud, VMware Tanzu preview, and enhancements to Workspace...
My first VMworld is over and it's time to compile some thoughts and resources!
Just some thoughts as I took in my first VMworld day.
Make the most of VMworld by download the app now!
Category plex
Sharing the fun of building and managing a multi-use home media server / file server / gaming rig...
The mobile Plex Server powered by Pi! The best mobile media streaming solution for those long family road trips. Who cares if your kids have the capacity-starved 16GB hand-me-down phones...
PLEX is the media power house in my home, managing Movies, TV Shows, Home Videos, Music, Picture Backups, and now Live TV DVR. Check out my script which helps cut...
Category seafile
In this post I'll cover the process of upgrading Seafile Server from 6.3.4 to 7.0.4. You'll be surprised how simple it actually is!
Sharing the fun of building and managing a multi-use home media server / file server / gaming rig...
After years of hosting OwnCloud as my home file server with 'Cloud Access' I've taken the plunge and migrated to a new platform which I'm really excited about: Seafile!
Category owncloud
After years of hosting OwnCloud as my home file server with 'Cloud Access' I've taken the plunge and migrated to a new platform which I'm really excited about: Seafile!
Category raspbian
The mobile Plex Server powered by Pi! The best mobile media streaming solution for those long family road trips. Who cares if your kids have the capacity-starved 16GB hand-me-down phones...
Category vcenter
Today we'll be updating my lab's VCSA 6.5a (build 4944578) to version 6.5 Update 2 (build 8307201) which was released May 3 2018. Here's how it went!
Category vsca
Today we'll be updating my lab's VCSA 6.5a (build 4944578) to version 6.5 Update 2 (build 8307201) which was released May 3 2018. Here's how it went!
Category Horizon
VMware has just released Horizon 7.12 which is kind of a big deal! Packed with new features and fixes, this release is timely amid a massive increase in the Work...
I am so excited to finally be writing this post highlighting the new Ubuntu OVA Fling. After announcing version 1.2 earlier this month, I could barely wait to get the...
VMware Horizon 7.7.0 is now generally available, along with Horizon Apps 7.7.0, and the coinciding Horizon Clients 4.10.0. This release brings support for the brand new vSphere 6.7 U1 and...
Category digital workspace
VMware Horizon 7.7.0 is now generally available, along with Horizon Apps 7.7.0, and the coinciding Horizon Clients 4.10.0. This release brings support for the brand new vSphere 6.7 U1 and...
Category certifications
Whoever thought we’d see this?! VMware made an overwhelmingly well-received change today regarding its VCP Certification program. Effective immediately, VMware is removing the requirement to recertify their VCP certifications within...
Category ssl
Sharing some information about the notice that the VMware Product team sent regarding an issue that could potentially impact your vROPs instance causing the tool to become inoperable.
Category radeon
I hope you find this post helpful. My system is running Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400g and a separate Radeon RX 570 GPU.
Category gaming
Remember Arcades? They were these massive buildings filled with mystery and wonder where games, lights, and sounds would expand as far as the eye could see. Sadly, they’re also nesting...
I hope you find this post helpful. My system is running Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS with an AMD Ryzen 5 2400g and a separate Radeon RX 570 GPU.
Category flings
Several years ago I published a VMware Fling called Ubuntu OVA for Horizon. At that time, Linux in Horizon was still fairly new and not particularly popular. With the recent...
Category blog
My blog has gone through a major uplift! When I first started That Virtual Boy, I hosted the blog on Google Blogger. After a few years I migrated to Wordpress...
Category vexpert
My blog has gone through a major uplift! When I first started That Virtual Boy, I hosted the blog on Google Blogger. After a few years I migrated to Wordpress...
Category Blog
Recently I made the switch from writing on Google’s Blogger platform to Github Pages using Jekyll. It’s been a welcome and refreshing change. A little more on that here… Hopefully...
Category vExpert
Recently I made the switch from writing on Google’s Blogger platform to Github Pages using Jekyll. It’s been a welcome and refreshing change. A little more on that here… Hopefully...
Category Github
Recently I made the switch from writing on Google’s Blogger platform to Github Pages using Jekyll. It’s been a welcome and refreshing change. A little more on that here… Hopefully...
Category Jekyll
Recently I made the switch from writing on Google’s Blogger platform to Github Pages using Jekyll. It’s been a welcome and refreshing change. A little more on that here… Hopefully...
Category vSphere
VMware announced vSphere 7 🚀 last month, and today they’re making it a reality. vSphere 7 with Kubernetes is now Generally Available! 🥳 Here are some things you need to...
vSphere 7 has officially been announced (finally!) and man is this thing going to deliver. VMware vSphere has been, and continues to be, the engine for modernizing infrastructure and applications....
Category VMware
They say all good things must come to an end. But in the world of software, it’s usually because there’s something newer and better to replace it!
VMware announced vSphere 7 🚀 last month, and today they’re making it a reality. vSphere 7 with Kubernetes is now Generally Available! 🥳 Here are some things you need to...
VMware has just released Horizon 7.12 which is kind of a big deal! Packed with new features and fixes, this release is timely amid a massive increase in the Work...
vSphere 7 has officially been announced (finally!) and man is this thing going to deliver. VMware vSphere has been, and continues to be, the engine for modernizing infrastructure and applications....
Category Ubuntu
I am so excited to finally be writing this post highlighting the new Ubuntu OVA Fling. After announcing version 1.2 earlier this month, I could barely wait to get the...
Category Linux
I am so excited to finally be writing this post highlighting the new Ubuntu OVA Fling. After announcing version 1.2 earlier this month, I could barely wait to get the...
Category Flings
I am so excited to finally be writing this post highlighting the new Ubuntu OVA Fling. After announcing version 1.2 earlier this month, I could barely wait to get the...
Category work from home
Remember Arcades? They were these massive buildings filled with mystery and wonder where games, lights, and sounds would expand as far as the eye could see. Sadly, they’re also nesting...
Public health safety is top of mind today and the driving force behind the Work From Home movement amid COVID-19 fears. Both internally and externally I’ve seen a number of...
VMware has just released Horizon 7.12 which is kind of a big deal! Packed with new features and fixes, this release is timely amid a massive increase in the Work...
Category new release
VMware announced vSphere 7 🚀 last month, and today they’re making it a reality. vSphere 7 with Kubernetes is now Generally Available! 🥳 Here are some things you need to...
Category development
In building Premium features into my SwiftUI app available with a subscription, one use case that I considered is, “What if someone cancels their subscription, or their subscription lapses?”
Is your app review “taking longer than expected?” This can be so frustrating for a developer. Here’s what my experience was like!
The wait is finally over – Artbox 2 is live on the App Store!
In developing Artbox 2, one thing I set out to accomplish was making the user experience more immersive and personable. One of the ways to achieve this is to add...
I’m very excited to announce that Virtual Backgrounds app is now available on macOS as a Mac Catalyst app! 🥳
If you’ve found yourself building a modern application in SwiftUI, there’s a good chance you started building it as an iOS app, and eventually began tinkering with WidgetKit. As you...
One year ago I published an app called Virtual Backgrounds to the App Store with the idea of providing custom, hand-picked backgrounds to be used with virtual meetings. It wasn’t...
I’m happy to share a project I’ve spent the last few months working on. A new iOS app for parents called Artbox! https://artbox.app 📱
I’ve had the pleasure of learning iOS Development 📱 on the beautifully architected IDE, Creo, from Creolabs. It’s been such a fun experience, I can’t help but spread the word...
Category IDE
I’ve had the pleasure of learning iOS Development 📱 on the beautifully architected IDE, Creo, from Creolabs. It’s been such a fun experience, I can’t help but spread the word...
Category apps
I’m happy to share a project I’ve spent the last few months working on. A new iOS app for parents called Artbox! https://artbox.app 📱
Category vcp
VMware now allows for remote testing of their Certified Professional exam. I just took the test from my home and here’s what it was like 👨💻
Category certification
VMware now allows for remote testing of their Certified Professional exam. I just took the test from my home and here’s what it was like 👨💻
Category Plex
With more and more of our digital lives moving to subscriptions and streaming services, does building a local digital library still make sense? Here are my thoughts!
Category home
I’m thrilled to announce a major update to Artbox: version 2.7 - Crafting Memories.
Our oldest daughter turned 8 this month and is at a great age to start keeping an allowance for completing chores around the house. One challenge my wife and I...
With more and more of our digital lives moving to subscriptions and streaming services, does building a local digital library still make sense? Here are my thoughts!
Category apple
Is your app review “taking longer than expected?” This can be so frustrating for a developer. Here’s what my experience was like!
The wait is finally over – Artbox 2 is live on the App Store!
In developing Artbox 2, one thing I set out to accomplish was making the user experience more immersive and personable. One of the ways to achieve this is to add...
I’m very excited to announce that Virtual Backgrounds app is now available on macOS as a Mac Catalyst app! 🥳
If you’ve found yourself building a modern application in SwiftUI, there’s a good chance you started building it as an iOS app, and eventually began tinkering with WidgetKit. As you...
One year ago I published an app called Virtual Backgrounds to the App Store with the idea of providing custom, hand-picked backgrounds to be used with virtual meetings. It wasn’t...
Category swiftui
Is your app review “taking longer than expected?” This can be so frustrating for a developer. Here’s what my experience was like!
The wait is finally over – Artbox 2 is live on the App Store!
In developing Artbox 2, one thing I set out to accomplish was making the user experience more immersive and personable. One of the ways to achieve this is to add...
I’m very excited to announce that Virtual Backgrounds app is now available on macOS as a Mac Catalyst app! 🥳
If you’ve found yourself building a modern application in SwiftUI, there’s a good chance you started building it as an iOS app, and eventually began tinkering with WidgetKit. As you...
One year ago I published an app called Virtual Backgrounds to the App Store with the idea of providing custom, hand-picked backgrounds to be used with virtual meetings. It wasn’t...
Category Apple
Today I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates related to my macOS menu bar app, now rebranded as Did•It
I remember the days where it was not only commonplace, but encouraged to wipe your computer and start fresh on a regular basis. A common performance troubleshooting tactic, starting over...
Apple debuted iPhone Mirroring as a first class feature in macOS Sequoia during the 2024 World Wide Develeper’s Conference (WWDC). An extention of Continuity, Apple highlighted the ability to fully...
The WWDC24 Keynote was jam packed with announcements and updates to all of Apple’s major operating systems, including visionOS, macOS, iOS, watchOS, and iPadOS. The keynote even covered updates to...
I needed an app for work that allowed me to easily track tasks I’ve completed to share up the chain. Almost like the opposite of a to-do app… a to-done...
I’m happy to share a small but useful update to Wall Genie allowing all users to more easily download the app’s most recent free community wallpaper.
Introducing Wall•Genie! A magical wallpaper generator for iPhone ✨
Millions gathered in unity this week to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse passing over North America. From posting iPhone pictures through solar glasses, to Apple-inspired walls from...
Spring is right around the corner. With Apple introducing a fresh Spring collection of iPhone Cases and Apple Watch bands, it’s the perfect time to also freshen up our iPhone...
I was recently surprised to find that App Review accepted a build of Echodots where my Freemium IAP Paywall was built entirely into a system Alert. I don’t have any...
I’m excited to introduce my latest project, Echodots! It’s a daily pattern game where your memory is put to the test. Each day, a new 5-digit global sequence is displayed...
As someone who picked up iOS development in only the last few years, it’s always been an inspiration to hear stories of those who were there when the App Store...
One of my favorite wallpapers of all time is this one below, titled simply Hope. I discovered it years ago as one of the included wallpapers in an old Linux...
Only a week ago I shared my wallpaper collection, The Grid, welcoming 2024 and sharing a brief message of hope as we look to the new year ahead. I think...
It felt like 2023 ended in a rush, and here we are already into the first week of 2024. Looking ahead, I’m excited for what 2024 might bring in terms...
Available today, Bento|Craft now supports alternate icons! This update comes in part by request of several users, but also as a way for me to offer more choice for you...
In playing around with AI Image Generation, I ended up down a rabbit hole of creating Apple-themed logos. I couldn’t help but think they would make great wallpapers across my...
This week Apple announced the M3 series of chips at their Scary Fast event. Like many others, I was amazed when Apple flexed at the end with the statement “This...
Today I’m excited to introduce Bento|Craft, launching later this month!
The iPhone 15 Pro Natural Titanium isn’t nearly as tan or golden as I thought it appeared to be in Apple’s original announcement and marketing material. It was by far...
iOS 17 is officially here and the excitement around this release has been real. The highly anticipated iPhone 15 ships this Friday with iOS 17 pre-installed and will soon be...
I’ve discovered a technical hurdle that has become quite a headache as a SwiftUI developer, and it has to do with availability of an app’s Mac Catalyst App Store Build....
This week mark’s Hello There’s first anniversary in the App Store! 🥳
Last month I posted about open-sourcing a project I had been working on for marketing my app, Hello There. The post was very well received and picked up a lot...
Getting the word out about your apps is one of the biggest challenges indie developers face. Competing against agencies with mega marketing budgets means our apps often get lost in...
What makes SwiftUI so fun is how easy it is to whip together designs that are modern and refreshing. SwiftUI’s declarative nature invites developers and designers alike to tweak, adjust,...
My greeting card organizer app for iOS, Hello There, has been updated to version 1.2. This new version introduces the ability to purchase a hand-written letter and have it mailed...
I recently upgraded my Watch Series 3 42mm Cellular to the Series 8 45mm Cellular, and I can sum up my reaction to the change in one word: Wow...
In building Premium features into my SwiftUI app available with a subscription, one use case that I considered is, “What if someone cancels their subscription, or their subscription lapses?”
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I discussed the differences between the different pricing strategies developers are faced with in today’s app market.
If I’ve learned anything from developing apps, it’s that there’s always something to fix. Something to change. Something to improve. The work is never finished, and therein lies the demon...
At WWDC21, Apple introduced a new capability to developers called In-App Events which are timely events within your apps and games such as a game competition, a fitness challenge, a...
I’m thrilled to announce a major update to Artbox: version 2.7 - Crafting Memories.
Our oldest daughter turned 8 this month and is at a great age to start keeping an allowance for completing chores around the house. One challenge my wife and I...
Category Family
I’m thrilled to announce a major update to Artbox: version 2.7 - Crafting Memories.
Our oldest daughter turned 8 this month and is at a great age to start keeping an allowance for completing chores around the house. One challenge my wife and I...
Category developer
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I discussed the differences between the different pricing strategies developers are faced with in today’s app market.
If I’ve learned anything from developing apps, it’s that there’s always something to fix. Something to change. Something to improve. The work is never finished, and therein lies the demon...
At WWDC21, Apple introduced a new capability to developers called In-App Events which are timely events within your apps and games such as a game competition, a fitness challenge, a...
Category SwiftUI
I’m happy to share a small but useful update to Wall Genie allowing all users to more easily download the app’s most recent free community wallpaper.
Available today, Bento|Craft now supports alternate icons! This update comes in part by request of several users, but also as a way for me to offer more choice for you...
Today I’m excited to introduce Bento|Craft, launching later this month!
iOS 17 is officially here and the excitement around this release has been real. The highly anticipated iPhone 15 ships this Friday with iOS 17 pre-installed and will soon be...
I’ve discovered a technical hurdle that has become quite a headache as a SwiftUI developer, and it has to do with availability of an app’s Mac Catalyst App Store Build....
This week mark’s Hello There’s first anniversary in the App Store! 🥳
Last month I posted about open-sourcing a project I had been working on for marketing my app, Hello There. The post was very well received and picked up a lot...
Getting the word out about your apps is one of the biggest challenges indie developers face. Competing against agencies with mega marketing budgets means our apps often get lost in...
What makes SwiftUI so fun is how easy it is to whip together designs that are modern and refreshing. SwiftUI’s declarative nature invites developers and designers alike to tweak, adjust,...
My greeting card organizer app for iOS, Hello There, has been updated to version 1.2. This new version introduces the ability to purchase a hand-written letter and have it mailed...
In building Premium features into my SwiftUI app available with a subscription, one use case that I considered is, “What if someone cancels their subscription, or their subscription lapses?”
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I discussed the differences between the different pricing strategies developers are faced with in today’s app market.
Category Xcode
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I discussed the differences between the different pricing strategies developers are faced with in today’s app market.
Category CodeAlong
What makes SwiftUI so fun is how easy it is to whip together designs that are modern and refreshing. SwiftUI’s declarative nature invites developers and designers alike to tweak, adjust,...
Category iPhone
I’m happy to share a small but useful update to Wall Genie allowing all users to more easily download the app’s most recent free community wallpaper.
Introducing Wall•Genie! A magical wallpaper generator for iPhone ✨
The iPhone 15 Pro Natural Titanium isn’t nearly as tan or golden as I thought it appeared to be in Apple’s original announcement and marketing material. It was by far...
Category iPad
Today I’m excited to introduce Bento|Craft, launching later this month!
Category Mac
Millions gathered in unity this week to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse passing over North America. From posting iPhone pictures through solar glasses, to Apple-inspired walls from...
Spring is right around the corner. With Apple introducing a fresh Spring collection of iPhone Cases and Apple Watch bands, it’s the perfect time to also freshen up our iPhone...
One of my favorite wallpapers of all time is this one below, titled simply Hope. I discovered it years ago as one of the included wallpapers in an old Linux...
Only a week ago I shared my wallpaper collection, The Grid, welcoming 2024 and sharing a brief message of hope as we look to the new year ahead. I think...
It felt like 2023 ended in a rush, and here we are already into the first week of 2024. Looking ahead, I’m excited for what 2024 might bring in terms...
In playing around with AI Image Generation, I ended up down a rabbit hole of creating Apple-themed logos. I couldn’t help but think they would make great wallpapers across my...
This week Apple announced the M3 series of chips at their Scary Fast event. Like many others, I was amazed when Apple flexed at the end with the statement “This...
Category Fusion
This week Apple announced the M3 series of chips at their Scary Fast event. Like many others, I was amazed when Apple flexed at the end with the statement “This...
Category AI
It felt like 2023 ended in a rush, and here we are already into the first week of 2024. Looking ahead, I’m excited for what 2024 might bring in terms...
2023 is nearly gone and you’d be hard pressed to find marketing material, stock photos, and logos that weren’t created using some amount of artificial intelligence. Generative AI has exploded...
In playing around with AI Image Generation, I ended up down a rabbit hole of creating Apple-themed logos. I couldn’t help but think they would make great wallpapers across my...
Category Hello There
Hello There’s Winter Update and App Store event is live! Not only is Hello There the best way to capture and organize all the Christmas cards you receive this year,...
Category Apps
I was recently surprised to find that App Review accepted a build of Echodots where my Freemium IAP Paywall was built entirely into a system Alert. I don’t have any...
I’m excited to introduce my latest project, Echodots! It’s a daily pattern game where your memory is put to the test. Each day, a new 5-digit global sequence is displayed...
2023 is nearly gone and you’d be hard pressed to find marketing material, stock photos, and logos that weren’t created using some amount of artificial intelligence. Generative AI has exploded...
Available today, Bento|Craft now supports alternate icons! This update comes in part by request of several users, but also as a way for me to offer more choice for you...
Hello There’s Winter Update and App Store event is live! Not only is Hello There the best way to capture and organize all the Christmas cards you receive this year,...
Category Holiday
Hello There’s Winter Update and App Store event is live! Not only is Hello There the best way to capture and organize all the Christmas cards you receive this year,...
Category Wallpaper
Millions gathered in unity this week to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse passing over North America. From posting iPhone pictures through solar glasses, to Apple-inspired walls from...
Spring is right around the corner. With Apple introducing a fresh Spring collection of iPhone Cases and Apple Watch bands, it’s the perfect time to also freshen up our iPhone...
One of my favorite wallpapers of all time is this one below, titled simply Hope. I discovered it years ago as one of the included wallpapers in an old Linux...
Only a week ago I shared my wallpaper collection, The Grid, welcoming 2024 and sharing a brief message of hope as we look to the new year ahead. I think...
It felt like 2023 ended in a rush, and here we are already into the first week of 2024. Looking ahead, I’m excited for what 2024 might bring in terms...
Category Remote Work
Working from home is great. In fact, it’s the best. Sometimes it’s nice to get out and change up the scenery though. If I venture away from my home office,...
Category Apple Vision Pro
As someone who picked up iOS development in only the last few years, it’s always been an inspiration to hear stories of those who were there when the App Store...
Category App
I needed an app for work that allowed me to easily track tasks I’ve completed to share up the chain. Almost like the opposite of a to-do app… a to-done...
Introducing Wall•Genie! A magical wallpaper generator for iPhone ✨
Category OpenAI
On Monday May 13th, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman live tweeted OpenAI’s event where GPT-4o was announced. Call me old fashioned, but I was happy to see a silicon valley Tech...
Category Bacon
On Monday May 13th, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman live tweeted OpenAI’s event where GPT-4o was announced. Call me old fashioned, but I was happy to see a silicon valley Tech...
Category macOS
Today I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates related to my macOS menu bar app, now rebranded as Did•It
Apple debuted iPhone Mirroring as a first class feature in macOS Sequoia during the 2024 World Wide Develeper’s Conference (WWDC). An extention of Continuity, Apple highlighted the ability to fully...
I needed an app for work that allowed me to easily track tasks I’ve completed to share up the chain. Almost like the opposite of a to-do app… a to-done...
Category WWDC
Apple debuted iPhone Mirroring as a first class feature in macOS Sequoia during the 2024 World Wide Develeper’s Conference (WWDC). An extention of Continuity, Apple highlighted the ability to fully...
The WWDC24 Keynote was jam packed with announcements and updates to all of Apple’s major operating systems, including visionOS, macOS, iOS, watchOS, and iPadOS. The keynote even covered updates to...
Category Developer
The WWDC24 Keynote was jam packed with announcements and updates to all of Apple’s major operating systems, including visionOS, macOS, iOS, watchOS, and iPadOS. The keynote even covered updates to...
Category Watch
I remember the days where it was not only commonplace, but encouraged to wipe your computer and start fresh on a regular basis. A common performance troubleshooting tactic, starting over...
Category watchOS
I remember the days where it was not only commonplace, but encouraged to wipe your computer and start fresh on a regular basis. A common performance troubleshooting tactic, starting over...
Category Productivity
Today I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates related to my macOS menu bar app, now rebranded as Did•It
