Link: https://mailchi.mp/makzan/2019w17 The shortcuts app and Pythonista app allows us to create many different kinds of automation in mobile devices that fit our own needs. For example, a simple python script to download file into iCloud Drive. A simple PDF to image conversion. Or we can create more complicated shortcuts. Building this kind of automation requires the sense of programming. By making […]
Read Post / May 1, 2019
Hi there, It has been 3 weeks since my last newsletter. I had been teaching new courses and preparing the course material really take me so much time. Currently I’m teaching an iOS development and mobile first web design class, along with a PHP class. It is not an excuse, I know. so I’m keeping my writing […]
Read Post / March 17, 2019
Hi there, In last week, I finally moved into my new apartment and began our new life there with my wife and 2 sons. It also means I need to have better budget system to track all the household spending. That’s why I’m now reading the book You Need A Budget. It shows a different aspect […]
Read Post / February 26, 2019
Hi there, In last week, I was busy moving things into my new apartment. It was scheduled to move in living there lats week but we need some move construction work so it delays to next week. I setup a LG UltraFine 4K in a corner of my working room. It is a nice companion […]
Read Post / February 20, 2019
Hi there, I celebrated the Chinese New Year with family this week. Taking my leave time to pack things to move to my new apartment. And take the chance to make a stand for the collected pins when I was in previous WorldSkills competitions. I also switched to Notion to write my books. It allows […]
Read Post / February 16, 2019
Hi there, This week I’m exploring a dual tablets setup, with my Surface Go and iPad Pro. Why two tablets? Why two systems? Why not just iPad Pro or just Surface Go? It is like having a dual displays setup. It allows me to work and have a reference near-by. Two is better than one. […]
Read Post / February 15, 2019
Hi there, In week 4 of 2019 January, I went to Kazan for WorldSkills competition preparation. WorldSkills is an international competition that host every two years. Worldskills flag This is my seventh WorldSkills experience. I was competitor at 2003 St. Gallen and came back again since 2009 Calgary. We keep coming back to the WorldSkills […]
Read Post / January 30, 2019
Hi there, When you’re reading my email, I’m on the way heading to competition preparation week. I have been looking forward to seeing my friends there. More photos in Kazan on my Instagram (@makzan) next week. Links worth sharing Useful shortcut → Capture and share I build my productivity workflow for quickly capturing ideas and efficiently […]
Read Post / January 20, 2019
This week, I am deeply honored to receive the award of professional merit medal from Macao SAR government. Feeling Grateful This is an encouragement for my work and training in skills competitions. Let me take this chance to thank WorldSkills, thank Macao SAR and my employer, CPTTM, for offering me the opportunities. Thank my fellow experts from […]
Read Post / January 20, 2019
This is a re-post from my email newsletter sent on 2019-01-06. This is the first email since 2018 June. What have I been working on in the last 6 months? My 2nd son was born on June. A new infant means I was suddenly running out all my time and can’t spare any time writing much. […]
Read Post / January 6, 2019