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It is not enough just to invent it – The Daily PPILL #158

It is not enough just to invent it – The Daily PPILL #158

When the announcement of this product came out, it really caught my attention. After all, I am a bit of a nut when it comes to new audio technology. As soon as something like this is announced, I want to know what it is, how exactly does it work, and most of all, what...
PSA: How do VPNs actually work? – The Daily PPILL #157

PSA: How do VPNs actually work? – The Daily PPILL #157

This is a Public Service Announcement. There is a lot of advertising about VPNs. They are pitched as necessary for your “security”, but how much do you really need one? VPNs, that is virtual private networks, provide a user with a secure connection to...
Information is power – The Daily PPILL #156

Information is power – The Daily PPILL #156

I have been hearing this since I was a kid. “Information is power”. It was usually associated to some specific item of knowledge. Something that would allow someone to take advantage, to do some arbitrage, even blackmail someone. And most of my life, it...
Charles’ Turn – The Daily PPILL #155

Charles’ Turn – The Daily PPILL #155

I try to make my Friday PPILL about leadership. Given the circumstances and being Friday today, I cannot write about anything else, but the British monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II passed away yesterday at 96. During her 70-year reign, she has been criticized, applauded,...