Field Notes

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.

With just a laptop and internet, geographic freedom becomes possible - but abandoning what's familiar takes courage.

Hard drive failures took the site down. New RAID array means significantly better uptime ahead.

mod_pagespeed and CloudFlare combine to deliver faster page loads and stronger reliability.

Medium publishes compelling stories worth your reading time.

Office hours conversations span recruiting challenges, technical deep-dives, and entrepreneurship lessons.

A bouncy castle obstacle at mile halfway point led to a broken leg and months of recovery.

Double-edge safety razors reduce irritation by eliminating the 5-blade overkill that modern razors impose.

Converting Apache mod_php to FastCGI aims for better performance and scalability.

23+ years of motorcycle riding meets track day expertise: essential gear and preparations for safe, optimized track day performance.