A reflection on the Malaysian phrase “sikit sikit, lama lama jadi bukit” and how leading two community expeditions to Borneo shaped my understanding of long-term growth, leadership, and values-driven impact.

After a career spent thriving on high-pressure environments led directly to burnout, I learned that peak performance is more about the essential maintenance you perform than the peak focus we can achieve. This article is my personal story about "defragging" the brain. Let's see what I've discovered about the brain's DMM, Default Mode Network and explain why a challenging, wet weekend in Cheddar Gorge is the most important work I’ll do all week for a sustainable, high-performance career.

Discover how Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) helps predict the endurance of your SSD, learn why this metric is crucial for modern storage, how it’s calculated, and what it means for choosing the right drive for your workload. This article explains DWPD in simple terms, providing practical examples and insights so that anyone can make informed decisions about SSD reliability and lifespan, whether for enterprise or personal use.

PixitMedia by DataCore has proudly renewed its Corporate Sponsorship with the Sports Video Group, underscoring an unwavering commitment to innovation, clarity, and value for media organizations worldwide. As part of this renewed engagement, the company continues to expand technology leadership in AI-driven storage and intelligent workflow solutions for broadcasters and content owners.

A guide on using Vision's expert queries to search for files based on archive or modification dates.

Ever wonder why some teams just flow better, or why certain solutions feel more adaptable? As a Solutions Architect, I've seen how language shapes our reality. My journey into the Welsh language, sparked by a simple "don't mention it," revealed a quiet power in our approach to "problems" that has surprising implications for technology. Get ready to uncover the subtle, yet potent, influence of the Welsh way of thinking.

Ever been “outed” as Catholic by your own brother, while not even sure what that means? Join me for a family saga of double baptisms, brown blazers, and the eternal confusion between Catholics, Christians, and crocodiles. Along the way, discover how the Pope’s passing prompted me to reflect, appreciate, and find humor in the cosmic comedy of faith, family, and searching for your own truth.

The cybersecurity world is experiencing tremors that most won't notice until the ground gives way. As someone who's spent over two decades working the IT trenches, from microcomputer maintenance to enterprise storage architecture. I've learned that the most critical vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight. The current crisis around the CVE system and Chris Krebs isn't just industry news; it's a canary in our digital coal mine. In this piece, I explore why our industry's "silence" might actually be the sound of careful preparation, why trust in shared infrastructure matters more than ever, and what happens when the language we use to keep each other safe starts to splinter.

Discover how traditional IT expertise transforms when applied to the dynamic world of media production, where files aren't just data. They're creative assets in constant motion. This article explores the fundamental shift in thinking required when moving from corporate infrastructure to creative workflows, and why understanding this difference is crucial for building systems that truly support the artistic process.

Learn how I applied outdoor leadership expertise to navigate the challenging terrain of convention floors, manage limited resources in an unfamiliar environment, and maintain physical and mental stamina across multiple high-intensity days. Whether you're a seasoned show veteran or preparing for your first major industry event, these practical insights will help you not just survive but thrive in the demanding trade show ecosystem.