Phuck Spear Phishing
The hidden dangers of social media Social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn are powerful tools for content creators and researchers. They give us a way to rapidly learn about people and get our content to millions of people. They also present a prime opportunity for criminals and attackers. How do you know the person […]
Digital Gold Rush: Minnesota Bitcoin Miners Risk it for the Biscuit
Entrepreneurs turn spare power into profits in the quest for financial freedom In August I met up with Minnesota Blockchain Initiative for a field trip to the biggest Bitcoin mine in the state. We packed a cooler full of White Claws into a party bus and headed out to Brainerd.1 Crypto-Currency: The Modern Gold Rush […]
Right Sizing Your Web Hosting
A Guide for Small Business Owners Hey fellow entrepreneurs! If you’re scratching your head over where to host your business website, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and let me tell you, it can feel like choosing between a dozen different flavors of ice cream. They all look great, but which one’s right for you? […]
Fail Fast or Win Big: Adapting in Business
A blueprint for liberty-oriented entrepreneurs “Fail Fast or Win Big” is written by the excellent Bernhard Schroeder. He is a longtime marketer who has played a part in many startup’s successes and failures. One such example is Amazon in it’s early days.1 He shares a fresh perspective on startup strategies that aligns well with liberty-oriented […]
Setup for Building a Scalable Web App
Part 1 in a series of what I learned building a web app with Python and AWS I recently began building my first full-stack web application: Herbly TeaMinder. The purpose is to help users make a great cup of loose-leaf tea by providing recommendations and tracking tea steeps. Products like this are already on the […]
Build Your Wicked Web App
Part 2: The Python Flask Framework You want to launch an app. This could be your opportunity to smoke the competition and win big. Or you’re looking to learn how it’s done. My previous post introduced how to set up for building an app using the Python Flask Framework. My example app, Herbly Teaminder, provides […]