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IPv4 exhaustion is now a UX problem

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In category Technology with tags Explainer, UX, Web

1874 words | 7 minutes to read

Most discussions don’t touch on the places where CGNAT is an inescapable reality. For many users IPv4 scarcity still feels like a theoretical issue, and they design the internet accordingly.

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Phone numbers are not life-long identifiers

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In category Technology with tags Retrospective, UX

1338 words | 5 minutes to read

Most services expect a user will have a phone number available, but many make the mistake of treating phone numbers as unique life-long identifiers. This is a customer experience and privacy nightmare.

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Whole Genome Sequencing Part 3: Ancestry Analysis

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In category Technology with tags Explainer, Genetics

1353 words | 5 minutes to read

A common use for whole genome sequencing data is ancestry analysis. This article covers both online and offline ways to perform this analysis.

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Setting up a Mailing List for a Personal Blog

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In category Technology with tags Retrospective, SEO, Web, Writing

833 words | 3 minutes to read

To help combat the effects of AI Search Engines on my blog, I have gone through the process to set up a mailing list. Here are my thoughts on the public offerings currently.

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What do AI Search Engines mean for Blogging?

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In category Technology with tags AI, Retrospective, SEO, Writing

1068 words | 4 minutes to read

AI chat bots are becoming ubiquitous in many areas of life, such as replacing online search engines. How does this affect blogging?

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The dark side of account bans

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In category Technology with tags Community, Retrospective, UX

1635 words | 6 minutes to read

I recently lost my Facebook account for two months, and was significantly cut off from certain aspects of society during that time. This is the dark side of account bans.

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Whole Genome Sequencing Part 2: Using WGS Extract

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In category Technology with tags Explainer, Genetics

1652 words | 6 minutes to read

Now that you've got your whole genome sequencing data, what do you do with it? This article covers using a common tool known as WGS Extract.

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Whole Genome Sequencing Part 1: How to choose a provider

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In category Technology with tags Explainer, Genetics

1611 words | 6 minutes to read

If you don't have your Whole Genome Sequencing, picking a provider is a tough choice. This article covers some of the factors when considering options.

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Name changes are an accessibility problem

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In category Technology with tags Accessibility, Retrospective

1202 words | 5 minutes to read

I recently changed part of my name, and the experiences I've had with a vast majority of services has been kafkaesque. Tech companies should strive to make sure that this information should be user-modifiable.

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LastPass, a venture into the world of bug bounties

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In category Technology with tags Retrospective, Security

597 words | 2 minutes to read

Recently I had an experience involving the LastPass bug bounty program that didn’t end quite how I would’ve liked.

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I don't believe in timezones, here's why

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In category Technology with tags Explainer

1025 words | 4 minutes to read

Timezones are confusing and unnecessary. While we likely won't get rid of them in the next few years, getting rid of them in the long term is beneficial and inevitable.

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Why do some emojis show as question marks or boxes?

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In category Technology with tags Explainer

581 words | 2 minutes to read

When browsing the internet or social media, you've likely seen some question marks or boxes where an emoji should be. What causes this, and how can you fix it?

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