In a sport that is often seen as barbaric and ruthless, Jeff Molina is a shining light of compassion and understanding. He is the first MMA fighter to ever wear Pride themed gear in an event, and he did so despite knowing that he would face backlash from fans. …

As fall quickly approaches, it’s important to plant flowers that will bloom in late summer and fall. These flowers provide food for pollinators, who are essential for the health of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for transferring pollen from one flower to another, which allows plants to reproduce. Without them…

Digitized public records means these historical documents are no longer a mystery. — On April 18, 1906, an earthquake occurred on the San Andreas fault. While many scientific observations were made due to the earthquake, the quake and the great fire that followed devastated the city of San Francisco, CA. A reported 498 deaths occurred in San Francisco, with hundreds of additional deaths…

How to use testing charters like a pro. — As a software tester, you’re probably familiar with exploratory testing. But do you know how to perform it effectively? In this article, we’ll discuss the role of testing charters in exploratory testing. We’ll also explain how to use them to guide your testing efforts and produce better results. If you’re…

A former producer at the studio calls the eponymous ‘BioWare Magic’ as he sees it — There’s an expectation that major games will hit a tipping point near their release date. This “crunch time” is treated as though it’s a magical time that’s inconvenient to developers. At the end of it, a bunch of nerds’ hyper-focus ends with a magically completed game. “Because this isn’t BioWare…

Thinking of buying a pink keyboard? Read this review first. While FD’s pink wireless keyboard and mouse are adorable and definitely aesthetic, the set has some serious issues. Here’s my review of Amazon’s pink FD iK6630 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo. Note: this pink keyboard and mouse set is currently…

Why is exploratory testing important? — When it comes to software testing, exploratory testing is one of the most important techniques that testers can use. It’s also my favorite type of testing to perform. Exploratory testing is a way to test software that is not based on any specific plan or script. Instead, testers simply explore…

What holidays are on the Wheel of the Year? — The Wheel of the Year is a term used to describe the eight Wiccan Holidays, which are rituals that occur on specific days throughout the year. The eight holidays are Imbolc (February 2nd), Ostara (March 21st), Beltane (April 30th), Midsummer (June 21st) Lammas (August 1st) Samhain (October 31st) and Yule…

When Should Software Testing Start? — It’s important for software testers, and other technology professionals, to be aware of the different testing phases that exist in the software development life cycle (SDLC). This will help them better understand when their specific testing activities should take place. Two of the most common questions from non-testers, is: “When…