by Robert Ian Hawdon | Dec 6, 2023 | In The News, Tutorials |
Discover the essential guide to securely transfer your Akoin cryptocurrency from Bittrex to a private Stellar wallet. As Bittrex Global concludes its operations, Akoin holders must act swiftly to protect their investments. Our comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions to facilitate a smooth transfer process, ensuring your assets remain safe and secure. Delve into the world of Akoin, the brainchild of global superstar Akon, and understand its role in the ambitious Akon City project. Stay updated on Akoin’s market performance and learn how to navigate the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency with confidence. Don’t miss out on vital information that can safeguard your digital assets during this critical transition period. Read our expert guide now!
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jun 30, 2023 | In The News, My Life, Technology |
Red Hat’s decision to put RHEL source code behind a paywall has sparked concerns in the open-source community. The sudden change affects downstream rebuilds like CentOS and forces users to seek alternative solutions. The future of enterprise Linux remains uncertain as users evaluate the impact and explore free alternatives.
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jun 2, 2023 | In The News, My Life, Technology |
Reddit’s imminent API changes could spell the end for popular third-party apps like Apollo, which would require an estimated $20 million per year to function under the new terms. While the changes might be paving the way for Reddit’s speculated public offering, they threaten the livelihood of beloved apps and user experience. Even if these changes can be financially navigated, the loss of NSFW content access poses a major drawback. Will this lead to an exodus from Reddit’s platform or birth a new contender in the arena? As we brace ourselves for an uncertain digital future, we might need to rally the spirit of online communities to voice our discontent, much like in 2021 when popular subreddits were made private by their moderators in protest of Reddit’s controversial decisions.
by Robert Ian Hawdon | May 19, 2023 | In The News |
In this post, I will share my thoughts on the recent PR disaster surrounding Ledger, a leading crypto hardware wallet provider. As an avid user of their Ledger Nano X, I had previously praised their security features. However, with the introduction of their...
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Oct 13, 2022 | Technology |
Quite a few years ago, I wrote about how the UK wasn’t ready for “Web 3.0”, back then no-one knew what “Web 3” would be, and I was pretty sceptical in regards to how long it would take for the UK to get an upgrade to its infrastructure....
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Aug 28, 2021 | Technology, Tutorials |
I’ve been using the dual SIM capabilities on my iPhone for a couple of years, allowing me to use one device for both Personal and Business calls and messages through iMessage. However, sometimes I’d run into an issue where I’d accidentally switch a...
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Nov 12, 2020 | Robert Investigates, Tutorials |
With the current world situation, it’s becoming more and more important to not only protect ourselves in the real world but also online, especially as that’s where a lot of us are spending our time, whether it be for work or leisure. But what happens if...
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Oct 30, 2020 | My Life, Robert Investigates, Tutorials |
So, me and my fiancée have a little obsession, it’s a little card game you may have heard of called Uno. Yep, you know the one, a colourful combination of Yellow, Red, Blue, and Green cards with a few wild cards and numbers. You’ve probably played it...
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Aug 19, 2020 | My Life, Technology |
In February, I bought myself and my partner AirPods Pros, Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds. At £250 a pop, they’re a pricy investment, but are they worth the cost? The choice to buy these was partly because I’d seen a lot of people using the second-generation AirPods...
by Robert Ian Hawdon | Jun 30, 2020 | My Life |
Well, it’s been a while since my last post. An unintentional hiatus due to quite a few changes, including moving the whole site to a new location, https://robert.hawdon.net/. In February, I started working night-shift on a permanent basis, still for the same...