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This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 4
Learn how C# programs make decisions using if, else if, and else, then combine conditionals with the variables, user input, and math from previous lessons.
October 6, 2026
This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 3
Learn how to make C# actually use the information stored in variables by adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and building a simple score calculator.
October 6, 2026
This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 2
Read this in plain English: “Read the user’s input, turn it into a whole number, and store it in a variable called score.”
September 21, 2026
This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 1
Learning C# doesn't have to start with classes, databases, or complicated applications. This week's programming lesson starts with Hello World, a simple function, and repetition designed to make writing C# feel natural before we move on to bigger things.
September 16, 2026
Top 10 Upcoming Game Releases of October 2026
October 2026 might be living in the shadow of GTA VI, but there's still plenty to play before November arrives. From Gears of War: E-Day and Castlevania to Final Fantasy, Phantom Blade Zero, Hellraiser, and more, here are the upcoming games worth watching this October.
September 16, 2026
Why Node.js Is Still Worth Learning
Node.js has been around long enough to survive plenty of trends, and there’s a reason it’s still everywhere. Whether you’re learning full-stack development or adding another tool alongside C# and .NET, Node remains one of the most practical technologies a developer can learn.
September 15, 2026
Why Learn C#?
C# is one of the best languages to learn if you want a mix of fun and practicality. It’s great for game development with Unity, but it’s also a serious language for real-world software engineering, backend systems, and .NET development.
September 15, 2026
Python vs. C++: Which Programming Language Should You Learn First?
For most beginners, Python is usually the better first language. It’s easier to learn, quicker to use, and less intimidating than C++. It helps you build confidence and learn the fundamentals of programming without getting overwhelmed too early.
September 15, 2026
Dune: Awakening Is Finally Coming to Consoles and It’s Bringing Single-Player With It!
Dune: Awakening finally hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, and console players may actually be getting the best version yet. Full single-player, optional PvP, the completed Book One story, and more than a year of PC updates are all coming with it.
September 15, 2026
You Want to Start a Blog. What Site Should You Use?
Want to start a blog but have no idea what platform to use? I usually recommend WordPress, but that doesn't mean it's always the right answer. Let's talk WordPress, Ghost, Substack, Squarespace, and why I still think Wix is ass.
September 14, 2026
You asked the IT guy what laptop to buy, so here’s the answer I give most people
For a normal everyday laptop, you need something that feels good to mess around on. Something that fits in your lap, has a good battery, fits well in any backpack, and if you can get all that into a clean slick look, all the better.
September 14, 2026
My AC Fan Died Today: When Do You Repair an Old Air Conditioner, and When Do You Replace It?
My AC stopped cooling properly, and the outdoor fan turned out to be the problem. That repair is manageable, but the bigger question is harder: when you have an older R-22 system and replacement quotes around $12,000 to $15,000, when does it make sense to keep repairing it and when is it finally time to replace the whole thing?
September 13, 2026
What Do PL1 Through PL5 Mean in Wildland Fire—and Why Travelers Should Care
Wildland fire Preparedness Levels run from PL1 to PL5 and help describe how active the fire environment is and how heavily firefighting resources are committed. They aren't a direct danger scale, but understanding them. How using tools like Watch Duty and WeatherBug can help you make better decisions when traveling through fire country.
September 11, 2026
Why My GTA VI Hype Is Getting Out of Control
As a gamer, I’m obviously excited for GTA VI. As a software developer, I’m fascinated by something else: the ridiculous amount of engineering Rockstar appears willing to put into details that most studios would never bother building.
September 11, 2026
Why Tech and Travel Have Always Gone Together for Me
Tech and travel have followed me through nearly every stage of my life. From construction jobs and deployments to wildland fire, software development, gaming, and personal trips. This is why I think the right gear, the right technology, and sometimes simply getting away from the screen all matter more than people realize.
September 11, 2026
Building Software When You’re Not a Full-Time “Tech Influencer”
I write software for a living, but I’m not a tech influencer. I don’t build projects to feed an algorithm or turn every lesson into a tutorial. Sometimes I build things simply because I think they should exist.
September 11, 2026
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