Category: tech

  • Apply HTTPS on AWS

    Apply HTTPS on AWS

    While HTTP is fine for non-sensitive data, as data protection becomes more important, Google Chrome labels HTTP sites as ‘Not Secure’. (Kinda annoying, right?)

  • TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for Windows 11 Install

    TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for Windows 11 Install

    In short, to have Secure Boot, you need UEFI booting, and for that, your hard drive must be in GPT format.

  • Deep Links and Firebase Dynamic Links

    Deep Links and Firebase Dynamic Links

    Mobile deep links have evolved at lightning speed. Initially, URI Schemes were introduced, using an app’s unique name to create links. But this didn’t always work if different apps shared the same name. Plus, if the app wasn’t installed, it threw errors. That’s when universal links came into play, using domain addresses like web URLs…

  • Growth Hacking

    Growth Hacking

    When startups attempt new ventures, they should engage with customers through MVP using the lean startup method, pivot consistently to craft the most effective Product 1.0, and integrate marketing considerations from the start to establish a structure that measures customer conversion effectively. This may require tweaking the product’s design or adding features to test conversion…

  • Firebase Phone Authentication and Apple’s APNs

    Firebase Phone Authentication and Apple’s APNs

    APNs works like the structure above. Here, Firebase acts as the backend server, aka the Provider. (For Android, Firebase’s FCM is used, which makes the process a bit simpler.) So, how do you set up APNs? I’ll explain based on the development environment because that’s where it all starts.

  • Thoughts on Amazon Books

    Thoughts on Amazon Books

    Amazon Books is a pilot project for testing whether they can implement a successful O2O (Online to Offline) business model. Their goal is likely to overcome the showrooming phenomenon—where customers browse offline but purchase online—and create an ecosystem where user experience flows seamlessly between online and offline.

  • Thoughts on the Clubhouse

    Thoughts on the Clubhouse

    Clubhouse is this cool SNS platform where you can jump into themed rooms and have chats with all sorts of folks. It was launched by Paul Davison and Rohan Seth’s startup, Alpha Exploration, last April. It’s not exactly a hotshot debut since it’s been almost a year, but with over 3 million users now, it’s…

  • Connecting a Dynamic IP to Your Domain: Let’s Do This

    Connecting a Dynamic IP to Your Domain: Let’s Do This

    To use your domain’s DNS server, select the DNS record management menu. Since you want to forward to the URL your router company provides, choose the CNAME record type and enter the URL. (If you have a static IP, opt for the A Record type and input your IP address.)

  • The World After the Coronavirus

    The World After the Coronavirus

    Since December last year, humanity has been navigating a life we’ve never experienced before due to the emergence of the coronavirus. Even when this storm passes, our old ways might never return. While new power structures may try to block us, the policies and lifestyles we’re boldly embracing under the existential threat to humanity are…

  • Sequence Diagram and Problem Solving

    Sequence Diagram and Problem Solving

    When diving into system modeling, there are a few visuals you can’t skip, and one of them is the Sequence Diagram. This diagram is your go-to for defining the sequence of events that need to lead to a specific result. First, you list certain objects and draw vertical dashed lines beneath them, which we call…