In Part 2 we shared files using a Samba server. Now a more advanced way to share media (video, music, pictures) is to use a media server. A Raspberry Pi can make for a great Media Centre experience. Most modern smart TVs can automatically detect a media server on your network. The go to media […]
Introduction A Samba Server is a simple way to share files on your local network. In this article we are going to create a Samba share on the Raspberry Pi to make it easy to read and write files for everyone on your network to use. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Steps Connect to your Pi over terminal […]
Introduction The Raspberry Pi is an awesome device with lots of potential. This is the first part in a series of articles to get the most out of the device. I’m currently using my Raspberry Pi to serve a slew a functionality. From being a network drive to store media to eliminating ads on the […]
5 ways to be a better manager while working remotely https://ift.tt/3bKnP8c Everyone is adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic. For many, working from home is the new normal and poses all sorts of new challenges. Anyone in a position of management has, overnight, lost many of the tangible aspects of doing their job – […]
How to Overcome the Bias We Have Toward Our Own Ideas http://bit.ly/2YqsmWJ Executive Summary Research in innovation suggests that most ideators overvalue their ideas. Unsurprisingly, this tendency is positively correlated with status. Less obviously, line employees working in teams are also likely to overvalue ideas they come up with. Both biases are related to social […]
Overview What is a Hybrid Mobile Application? Hybrid mobile apps are applications the combine the flexibility and speed of web development and allow you to run those web sites inside a native device such as an iPhone or Android phone. They install like a regular native app, however behind the scenes are running a Single […]
Managing Work – Not People Article Author: @jamesdsteele Reference: https://ift.tt/2xapHEB Most leaders I work with have a common frustration they express to me: an inability to achieve significant gains in how quick and predictable they are in delivering work to their customers. In my work as a consultant, coach, and trainer, there is one strategy that […]
Overview Git is a modern Source Control Management tool. It’s wildly popular since it provides a mechanisms to broadly share and merge code bases. This article lists the most common commands and by no means replaces the extensive documentation found here: git-scm.com/doc Commands Configure Git git config –global user.name “wassamz” git config –global user.email “wassam@email.com” […]
Design Tools for your Toolbox Attention to design continues to become more prevalent as organizations look for new ways to bring meaningful products to customers. Although these techniques are not new, they are becoming hot topics as teams look for new ways to innovate. In this article we will briefly go through design techniques, how […]
A year ago, your organization adopted the Scrum framework. Scrum helped you break down functional silos, improve communication with stakeholders, increase collaboration on your team and across teams, and facilitate cross-disciplinary skill development among staff members. It was exciting at first. Everyone was engaged and everyone was enthusiastic. Stable teams were established, and work was […]