Raspberry Pi Zero W LED matrix stock ticker code and demo 4

Raspberry Pi Zero W LED matrix stock ticker code and demo
So I was recently intrigued by Raspberry Pi Zero W, it’s small ARM-based Linux PC with integrated WiFi and ability to connect shields (known as Hats or pHats in Raspberry lingo) , got me thinking what kinds of interesting applications could I use it for. After coming across the Scroll Phat HD in my electronics ...

Honest Review : Trackimo GPS dot live tracker

Honest Review : Trackimo GPS dot live tracker
Do you need near real-time GPS tracking for persons or property such as drones, baggage or other valuables in transit or anything that moves and you need to keep an eye-on?  The Trackimo GPS tracker can be purchased as low as $99 /for 1-year free tracking or $139 new from their website. The device  allows you to view it’s ...

Review: Viper SmartStart Remote Car Starter

Review: Viper SmartStart Remote Car Starter
Viper SmartStart is a new all-encompassing car remote start and alarm system that allows you to simply push a button on your smartphone in order to lock or unlock your car, remote start your car, or locate your car. You can even connect to this service through your smartwatch. This new system uses cloud services ...

next US stock market correction like 90’s Japan Nikkie bubble? 1

next US stock market correction like 90's Japan Nikkie bubble?
Could the next stock market correction / crash be like the 1990’s Japan Nikkie Bubble? A question to ponder, as the stock market as of this writing at the close of  2017 has reaches all-time highs levels for all the major indexes.  Could we see a correction so severe and long lasting that it might ...

My first Hawaii vacation.. photos and thoughts

My first Hawaii vacation.. photos and thoughts
I haven’t done a vacation post in some time (my last one was my Carribean Cruise in late 2013)  so this is my first one on my first Hawaiian vacation. I’m heading to Hawaii for a much needed 2017 vacation . I went to two islands. The Big Island (the Island of Hawaii ) and ...

Ultimate spectator guide to Kona Ironman World Championship triathlon 8

Ultimate spectator guide to Kona Ironman World Championship triathlon
So here’s my spectator Guide to watching and enjoying the  Ironman Wold Championships live and in-person .  This guide will focus on the  best spots to watch, when and where to be , recommended camera/video gear to use, and how to enjoy the day and soak in the event.    Of course  vacationing in Hawaii ...

2017 Andrews AFB Air Show – photos

2017 Andrews AFB Air Show - photos
Just a few photos from this weekend’s Joint Base Andrews Air Show in Washington DC. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2G9HdfNG6KyTlr2R2

code for MySql / MariaDB to trigger / signal external script from database 4

code for MySql / MariaDB to trigger / signal external script from database
One feature I often wish MySQL / MariaDB (I’ll refer from now to just MariaDB referring to both) had was the ability to trigger or launch an  external script or open a socket connection to some external site; on a database event. Perhaps using a stored procedure in other words generate a signal /event to ...

Topics I wish were taught in high school; but wasn’t ..

Topics I wish were taught in high school; but wasn't ..
Having grown up in the US and having gone through the public education system from K to 12 grade in the 90’s  , I have a pretty strong opinion  about some of BASIC LIFE KNOWLEDGE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAUGHT, but wasn’t. Rather as an adult I had to piece together this knowledge through experience. ...