ABOUT Alan Daniel
Alan has worked at startups and media organizations. He’s focused on covering cryptocurrency, technology, startups, and other interesting related trends. Working on something interesting? Find him on twitter @alan_btc. DMs are open.
Cryptocurrency: A History Cryptocurrency is something that has crept up over the past couple of years. It came about in 2009 but only gained notoriety among the masses in 2017. 2017 was when everything changed for the cryptocurrency sector from a massive adoption standpoint. Bitcoin saw a significant rise, and everyone and their grandmothers were…
Dune 2020 Film and TV “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the…
What is IAM? IAM is the identity and access management of the AWS console. It is important because it serves as a critical component in the shared security principle of the cloud. You will want to make sure to get to know IAM and why it matters for your organization if you are planning on…
Square is an innovative company and caters to businesses and consumers. It started with a simple card reader that allowed small companies and organizations to process credit payments. A few years later, Square would add a simple point of sales unit and then jump into the consumer sector with the Cash App. It would further…
Released in 2003, Tokyo Godfathers is a holiday classic. You don’t have to be into anime to fall in love with this tale. It is one film that will surely draw you in. Why am I talking about it today? You’ll see it in select theaters near you in March. It will only be available…
Pixar is Back Onward starring the voice of Chris Pratt, and Tom Holland as the sibling duo is finally out after years of teasers. The movie won over the box office this weekend after it earned $40 million in North America alone. Even though Onward is at the top of the chart, it makes it…
The world is struggling through the impact of the global Coronavirus outbreak that has engulfed the entire world. Well, engulfed the world as whole, is a bit much. The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is present in different pockets of the world with higher concentration in China, South Korea, Iran, and other troubled regions. Coronavirus Fears and…
Have you seen The Way Back yet? The film is an inspirational flick that many can relate to in more ways than one. It revolves around life, sports, and overcoming obstacles, different themes that we could use in these COVID-19 times. The Way Back is a Recent Release Released in theatres everywhere last Friday, a lot of…
What do people mean when they say that something is in the cloud? They can’t mean that it is literally in cumulus clouds, right? We’re going to take a look at the basics of cloud computing environments and relevant topics with this simple guide. The Essentials of the Cloud When an application is in the…
Utilities and Bitcoin Mining The crypto sphere is going a bit stir crazy with the recent news from Bloomberg that a power plant in New York has it’s in house bitcoin mining operation. Reportedly, the power plant has a location in the Finger Lakes region and uses a portion of electricity generation to mine over $40,000…
Building a career as a recruiter is no mean feat. Even with classified ads and staffing sites, it can be difficult to attract the required talent to make your operations a success. That’s why, more and more recruiters are now turning to LinkedIn to take their processes to the next level. The reason is simple….
Design For Failure Philosophy “Everything fails, all the time” – Werner Vogels Designing for failure in a cloud computing environment is of supreme importance. The reason why it is crucial is that you don’t want your users to suffer. More apps these days are becoming mission-critical, and that means that creators must account for failure…
It is not secret that Robinhood has had troubles lately. That can make it a compelling acquisition for larger company. Will someone buy Robinhood? Let’s find out what happened with the firm. Robinhood Woes The application was down in two of the most volatile trading days of this current year. That is not a good…
We’re still in the very early days of the blockchain revolution and the growth of the digital asset sector. Many were burned financially in the 2017 asset value inflation era and the eventual bust at the start of 2018. It is likely that many got out and would vow never to return the chaotic land…
The Rare Beer Club is a family-owned enterprise operating for over 20 years. It has worked through a consistent pattern of maintaining a quality standard, offering variety, and ensuring a structured way of selecting the breweries that make it to your doorstep every month. Every year more and more people try out new varieties and…