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Practical QA, Android testing, Linux, and security-focused articles sorted from newest to oldest. Use the tag filters to narrow the archive.
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.
Raspberry Pi · May 27, 2026
A short practical guide for debugging Raspberry Pi connection issues in a gadget mode.
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.