Why Docker Changed Everything for Me as a Startup Founder
Michael Torres
Docker isn’t exactly hidden anymore, but I remember when it felt like a secret weapon. Back when I was building my first product, I spent weeks wrestling with environment inconsistencies.…
Michael Torres
How AI is Reshaping Jira and the Way Engineering Teams Actually Work
I shipped my first product in 2015 with a team of three people. We used Jira to track everything—features, bugs, debt, you name it. It was messy and brilliant. Fast…
Docker Changed How We Ship Products: Here’s What Actually Works
When I first heard about Docker, I’ll be honest—I thought it was going to be another one of those tools that everyone hypes up and nobody actually uses. Containers? Images?…
When the FBI Director Gets Hacked: What This Breach Actually Tells Us
A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed they’d breached the personal account of FBI Director Kash Patel. They posted old photos, documents, and what looked like resume information. My first reaction? This…
AI Models and Hacking: What Actually Worries Me as a Founder
Last week I read that Anthropic is warning government officials about an unreleased AI model that could make large-scale cyberattacks “much more likely in 2026.” My first reaction? A mix…
Why I’m Excited About a Raspberry Pi Running FireWire in 2026
I saw Jeff Geerling’s latest video about running FireWire through a Raspberry Pi hat, and honestly? It made me stop and think about how we build things. Here’s the thing…
Why Computer-Generated Sports Picks Miss the Human Element (And What That Means for Bettors)
I’ve built products. I’ve shipped things. And I’ve watched plenty of smart people confidently predict outcomes that never materialized. So when I see headlines about computer picks for basketball games,…
Why VMware’s Stumble Is Creating Real Opportunities for Proxmox
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware sent shockwaves through the virtualization world. Not just metaphorical shockwaves—real, measurable ones. According to recent research, nearly half of VMware customers are actively looking to reduce…
Your Computer Can Be Compromised in Minutes—And That’s Just the Beginning
I got a call from a friend last week. His business—a small marketing agency—had been hit by ransomware. He told me the story: one employee clicked a link, and within…
Why Jail Release Scams Work (And How to Protect Your Family From Them)
A woman in Lake County got arrested for scamming a family out of $750 by impersonating someone who could help get their relative out of jail. Seven hundred and fifty…