Two Factor Authorization and Backup Codes — I just switched phones which is normally a pleasurable experience. I have done this in the UK, Australia and Japan. For some bizarre reason, whenever I have done this in the 10 years I have lived in the US, it is like pulling teeth. Switching service providers was like some…

The toxic social network that harbors hate — It has definitely been coming. My Twitter connections had been telling me to migrate away from the social network that has kept us tweeting since 2006. The reasoning was simple: too much toxic, hateful content was being circulated but positive content was being censored or restricted. You know there is…

This free tool makes it easy to share your sounds — [I produce electronic music as LUCKYKAT and run Katnap Music in case you’re not interested] I had a mixing masterclass session with a producer mentor Scrapkode today. The plan was simple: jump on Zoom and do a video call while screen sharing from my DAW Ableton. We started the call…

The instant messaging social platform where toxic online bullying thrives. — [I produce electronic music as LUCKYKAT and run Katnap Music in case you’re not interested] I started using Discord a few years ago and didn’t have any issues. …

The music platform is on its last legs. — [I produce electronic music as LUCKYKAT and run Katnap Music in case you’re not interested] RIP SoundCloud. Cause of death: suicide. The music industry was crushed during the COVID pandemic. Artists could no longer play live in venues, bars or nightclubs. …

How the Chinese video sharing app is beating the US giant. — [ If you’re on TikTok, find me HERE and HERE .] In case you have been camping out in an underground bunker without a phone signal or wifi, TikTok is the short form video hosting service owned by Chinese company ByteDance. I was using TikTok the other day and suddenly…

Create your first banger with these quick tips — [I produce electronic music as LUCKYKAT and run Katnap Music in case you’re not interested] Electro House is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM) characterized by a heavy, raw sounding bass and a tempo around 128BPM (beats per minute.) In the last few years, deadmau5, Benny Benassi and Daft…

Improve your approach, make more money. — The biggest issue businesses confront when introducing a new product, according to Harvard Business School, is a complete lack of planning. As a result, up to 30,000 new items are introduced year, with at least 95% of them failing. While there are many reasons why products can fail, a strong…

Startup in the right frame of mind. — Younger generations are looking for something that is missing in their current jobs: PURPOSE. Aside from the possibility of a lucrative major exit down the line, entrepreneurship is drawing young people looking for meaning and fulfillment. Both independence and a strong social influence are priorities for these young leaders. Launching…