Elliot's Blog

An easy introduction to Passkeys

Apple and Google have now implemented Passkeys on their websites, and they and Microsoft have enabled them on their platforms following industry support for Passkeys. But what does it all mean? This article will give you a straightforward introduction to everything you need to know.

Why passwords are so bad, and what you should do about it

A project I'll complete with my hands

This week's agon: "Identify one project youd like to complete with your hands, whether chore or craft."

Australia Mk2

Kaizen (non-resolutions for 2021)

Do you have non-resolutions for 2021? Here's mine.

I researched robot vacuums so you don't have to

I searched through so many options, dumb ones, cheap ones, AI ones... and settled on the Deebot Ecovacs T8+. Why? Because it represents a good robot with all the features at a central price-point. It also has an optional self-emptying mechanism, and it was on sale.

My thoughts on working abroad as a migrant

Born a Briton, I have lived and worked in France and Australia as a migrant worker. I thought Id share the stories with you, in terms of the practicalities and the experiences. So how did I get through the net? In both cases I leveraged a degree in Engineering, recognised by the Washington Accord, and relevant skilled experience, gained in respected businesses and fields. Other than those, France and Australia had different requirements. Whilst its a short list, I appreciate that this is a privileged position to start from.