Linux · May 29, 2026
Leaving Windows or macOS for Linux? The distro name matters less than the base, desktop environment, file system, encryption, package manager, drivers, and workflow you build around it.
QA · May 29, 2026
A personal look at teaching QA, why generic testing courses often fail, and why real mentorship, practice, and readiness matter more than certificates.
Apple · May 29, 2026
How macOS moved from the open, inspectable NeXTSTEP inheritance toward a sealed Apple Silicon appliance.
AppleScript · May 29, 2026
A modernized look at AppleScript: simple macOS automation, shell commands, Finder workflows, dialogs, UI scripting, and practical testing-related use cases.
Linux · May 29, 2026
A practical guide to using the dd command for cloning disks, creating images, restoring backups, wiping drives, and avoiding painful data loss mistakes.
Android · May 28, 2026
A practical Android privacy guide: remove unnecessary apps, reduce background tracking, control permissions, and make your phone faster, cleaner, and less annoying.
iPhone · May 28, 2026
A practical look at how iPhone jailbreak started, why it mattered, why it became harder, and what the decline of jailbreak says about modern phones.
Apple · May 28, 2026
A more balanced look at Apple’s low-cost MacBook Neo: why it makes sense for students and casual users, but still feels limited for development, virtualization, longevity, and serious work.
Accessibility · May 28, 2026
A practical, updated guide to mobile accessibility testing: screen readers, labels, focus order, contrast, keyboard support, WCAG 2.2, and why accessibility should be part of the whole development process.
Java · May 28, 2026
A modern, simple guide to Mockito: what mock objects are, why they matter, how to add Mockito to a Java or Android project, and how to write clean unit tests without overcomplicating things.
Android · May 28, 2026
A practical guide to cleaning up Android Espresso UI tests with a basic Page Object Model structure, reusable actions, and readable test classes.
QA · May 28, 2026
A modern QA checklist for testing push notifications: cold start, warm start, permissions, notification channels, localization, time zones, logout behavior, multi-account flows, and failure states.
Apple Silicon · May 27, 2026
A practical and personal look at retro gaming on Apple Silicon Macs using DOSBox, CrossOver, UTM, and a few realistic expectations.
Apple Silicon · May 27, 2026
A personal story about installing Asahi Linux on an M1 Mac, breaking the boot setup, and restoring macOS through DFU mode using Linux instead of another Mac.
Mac · May 27, 2026
A practical Mac cleanup guide based on built-in macOS tools, manual folder checks, AppCleaner, OnyX, Homebrew cleanup, and Xcode storage maintenance.
Linux · May 27, 2026
A practical story about turning a broken 2014 Intel MacBook Pro into a usable Linux machine instead of throwing it away or leaving it in a drawer.
Android · May 27, 2026
How I simplified the repetitive Android APK workflow by building PulseAPK, a cross-platform helper tool for decompiling, inspecting, rebuilding, and signing APK files.
Windows · May 27, 2026
A personal and practical look at why Windows no longer feels like the default choice, especially when Linux and macOS cover most of my real work better.
API Testing · May 27, 2026
A short practical guide for test engineers who want to understand REST API testing with Postman: requests, parameters, authorization, assertions, and running collections from the command line.
Operating Systems · May 26, 2026
Operating systems may feel less exciting than they used to, but trying Linux, macOS, Windows, Haiku, ChromeOS, and even retro systems still teaches you how computers really work.
Maestro · May 26, 2026
A neutral and practical introduction to Maestro as a YAML-based UI automation tool for mobile and web testing, including use cases, strengths, limitations, and when it makes sense.
Android · May 25, 2026
A short practical guide for installing a custom CA certificate into the Android system trust store for traffic interception and security testing.
Android · May 25, 2026
A practical lab guide explaining Android root detection, dynamic bypass with Frida, and static APK analysis with JADX and smali.
Android · May 25, 2026
A practical Android reverse-engineering guide based on static APK patching: finding root checks, modifying smali code, rebuilding the APK, and verifying the result in a lab environment.
Android · May 24, 2026
A practical Android reverse-engineering playlist covering APKTool, Jadx, Frida, smali patching, traffic interception, emulator workflows, and Android internals.
Automation · May 24, 2026
Principles, locators, simple examples, and unit tests for practical QA automation.
Mobile · May 23, 2026
A practical workflow for intercepting, inspecting, and modifying mobile app traffic.
QA · May 20, 2026
A short personal article about real software testing work: unfinished features, design gaps, missed deadlines, QA teamwork, and why AI still does not replace test engineers.
Linux · Apr 20, 2026
A practical, opinionated guide for people who are tired of macOS and Windows restrictions and want to understand which Linux distro and desktop actually fits their workflow.
Android · Mar 27, 2026
A short practical article about what reverse engineering Android apps reveals: hardcoded secrets, weak storage, risky logging, network mistakes, and why Android security is not only about permissions.
QA · Mar 15, 2026
A practical and personal look at teaching software testing, why one-size-fits-all QA courses often fail, and why mentorship works better when the student is actually ready.