OK, Boomer – Musings From a Software Developer

I was struck by something I read on a social media platform about the “OK, Boomer” meme. What am I, as a member of a younger generation, doing to assure that at some point down the road, I don’t have “OK, Millennial” thrown back in my face?

Midwest UX 2019: Reframing Reality

This fall, I had the opportunity to attend and speak at Midwest UX. The conference was well organized, offered a great experience as both an attendee and speaker, and showcased the city (and home of our AO HQ) of Grand Rapids!

Tips For Building Your First Computer (from Someone Who Just Did)

Building a computer for the first time is intimidating, especially if you don’t know where to start. After recently tackling this project, I found myself scouring the internet for all kinds of help. I wanted to share a couple of tips that I found extremely useful during my journey and hopefully, they will help you […]

Mindfulness Hacks For Busy People

Practicing mindfulness can help us lead healthier, happier lives. This year, I discovered a few hacks to practice it more easily every day.

Be the Best Mentee – Four Ways to Engage Deeply with Your Mentors

In the workplace, we often talk about how to be a good mentor and offer the most to those trying to learn from us. But how can you best take advantage of a situation when you are a mentee and not a mentor?

They Know My Secrets: Tales from Atomic’s Software Tester

Recently, our office dishwasher broke. Fingers pointed at me, as I have a talent for breaking things. It really wasn’t me, but it’s not surprising that I was a possible culprit, as I once managed to get myself locked inside one of the restrooms by somehow breaking the lock (don’t ask).

Enneagram in the Workplace: Using Your Type to Your Advantage

The Enneagram is a personality test that has been gaining more attention in recent years. Despite its recent popularity, it originates from ancient traditions. It contains nine distinct personality types named by number.

Self-Hosting Your Own Cloud – Part 5: Protect Yourself Online with Privacy Tools

This post is a brief intermission from self-hosting, focusing instead on protecting your privacy while browsing the web. The information in this post can be used regardless of whether or not you have started your self-hosting journey.

What Learning to Sail Taught Me About Building Software

This summer, a small crew from Atomic decided to try something a bit out of our comfort zone…sailing. It turned out to be a lot of work–and a lot of fun! While captaining a sailboat may seem disconnected from the software development work I do at Atomic, I’ve noticed a connection between the two that […]

How to Survive & Thrive in an Open Office

Working in an open office comes with its challenges. Constant noise and visual stimuli can make it difficult to stay focused. As an introvert, I gain energy from quiet time spent in solitude. Yet, I still find the benefits of a cubicle-less work environment far outweigh the drawbacks.

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