Improving Your Video Call Quality
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Lisbon last month, trying to explain a cloud migration architecture to a client, when my video feed…
Elias Vandermeer
Organizing Your Desk With Professional Tools
I’ve seen enough “aesthetic” desk setups on social media to last a lifetime, and most of them are total garbage. They sell you these massive,…
Creating an Environment for Deep Work at Home
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Tallinn last month, staring at a massive, $3,000 ergonomic chair setup I’d seen in a “productivity guru’s”…
Navigating Hybrid Cloud Models in a Remote Environment
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Lisbon last month, fighting a losing battle against a spotty Wi-Fi connection that kept dropping my connection…
Optimizing Workflows With Cloud Technology
I was sitting in a cramped, overpriced cafe in Lisbon last month, staring at a spinning loading icon while my local drive refused to sync…
Using Blue Light Glasses to Reduce Digital Eye Strain
I was sitting in a cramped co-working space in Lisbon last month, staring at a dual-monitor setup under harsh fluorescent lights, when the familiar eye-stinging…
Optimizing a Small Space for Remote Work
I’ve spent the last few years hopping between Airbnbs and tiny studio apartments, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that a cramped, cluttered…
Improving Your Video Call Appearance With Better Lighting
I was sitting in a cramped, dimly lit cafe in Porto last month, trying to explain a complex cloud migration to a client, when I…
The Role of Cloud Native Applications in Remote Work
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Lisbon last month, staring at a spinning loading icon while my local dev environment choked on a…
Increasing Productivity in a Home Environment
I was sitting in a cramped cafe in Porto last month, staring at a $3,000 “pro” workstation setup that someone had posted on LinkedIn, and…