Field Notes

Sync GitHub issues straight to OmniFocus with a simple Ruby script. Manage all your tasks from one place without juggling multiple to-do lists.

An advertising firm can't take no for an answer - six employees, persistent emails, and zero respect for a simple boundary.

A month without modern conveniences tests whether comfort comes from things or mindset.

Learn how to control your Nest Thermostat from the comfort of your command line with the Nest API!

JIRA-OmniFocus sync went from 50 seconds to 2 with due date support and smarter task scanning.

When TV writers strip characters of all likability, viewers stop rooting for anyone - they just want the story to end.

Jersey-based REST module simplifies ATG REST service configuration with annotations instead of verbose setup.

Missing ljavavm12 library during Oracle installation? A simple file copy solves the error.

JBoss doubles your Oracle connection pool size when separating transactional and non-transactional connections.

A distributed team thrives when remote work isn't treated as an exception - it's the default structure.

Two separate to-do systems create friction. A custom Ruby script bridges the gap between Jira and OmniFocus.

Eclipse, SVN, and heap dump analysis form the backbone of professional Java application development.

From email to code to server management, the right tools and processes transform work from stressful to sustainable.

Ubuntu-centric GitLab docs don't work on RHEL 5. Here's how to force it into submission.

After a month working from Mexico's beaches, productivity soared - but so did the workday length.

Data roaming plus iOS auto-updates equals $1,200 surprise charges. Internet speeds here are punishing.

Long-term travel requires planning beyond vacation mode: housesitting, bills, and logistics.

Choosing where to work remotely hinges on cost, connectivity, security, and personal comfort.