The Sanguine Tech Trainer
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Awkward Conversation is better than No Conversation
Awkward Conversation is better than No Conversation
Every month, I interact with dozens of folks across ages, genders, cultures and countries. Despite my best efforts, sometimes things get…
Mac Mini (M2) — Update 2—Aha. It’s Here.
Mac Mini (M2) — Update 2—Aha. It’s Here.
Apple India just delivered it. It’s slightly bigger than I imagined. and, well, (laughs hysterically), that’s what she said.
Mac Mini (M2) — Update 1 — Complementing the iPad Air + Unidays Discount
Mac Mini (M2) — Update 1 — Complementing the iPad Air + Unidays Discount
This year, I successfully replaced my ageing MacBook Air with an iPad Air. Yet, a Mac is still needed. Also, I am now a BA (Honors)…
Jay’s GATE 2024/25 Log — Update 3 — Under Scrutiny — (Finally) Application Accepted
Jay’s GATE 2024/25 Log — Update 3 — Under Scrutiny — (Finally) Application Accepted
Every day since September 24th, 2023, “Application Under Scrutiny”, “Application Under Scrutiny”. Finally, today, “Application Accepted”…
Your Office is Wherever You are Sitting — The Beach, A Jungle Cafe or Cave Formation
Your Office is Wherever You are Sitting — The Beach, A Jungle Cafe or Cave Formation
When I was younger, I would frequently explain to my (disbelieving) friends and (confused) female companions that, one day, I will work…
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 5— Pondicherry — Staying with Airbnb and Booking.com
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 5— Pondicherry — Staying with Airbnb and Booking.com
In my previous post, I have grabbed my travel tickets. Now, I need to figure out, where I will stay, using Airbnb and Booking.com.
Jay’s GATE 2024/25 Log — Update 2— BE/BTech Boredom Memories
Jay’s GATE 2024/25 Log — Update 2— BE/BTech Boredom Memories
GATE exam prep is bringing back memories from 20 years ago. In college, I would score 25/25 in the computer lab exam, but manage only…
Jay’s Guide to Taking Care of Longish Hair (for Men)
Jay’s Guide to Taking Care of Longish Hair (for Men)
As it happens with most tutors, some of my male students have started copying my hair style (amongst other things) and asking grooming…
Jay’s Small Business — Update 15 — Intern Shenanigans — Assigning Assignments
Jay’s Small Business — Update 15 — Intern Shenanigans — Assigning Assignments
I am paying my interns more (almost double) of what a standard IT company would pay to a fresher. It’s time they started earning their…
Jay’s Bachelor’s Honours Degree (English) Journey — Update 1 — So it begins.
Jay’s Bachelor’s Honours Degree (English) Journey — Update 1 — So it begins.
English Literature has fascinated me since childhood. So, I decided to pursue a degree in English from IGNOU distance education. They just…
Jay’s Small Business — Update 14 — Hiring Shenanigans — LinkedIn and InternShala
Jay’s Small Business — Update 14 — Hiring Shenanigans — LinkedIn and InternShala
What other shenanigans lie ahead of me; I don’t know. But that is why one becomes an entrepreneur I suppose. The unending desire to…
Jay’s Small Business — Update 13 — The (Endless) Waiting
Jay’s Small Business — Update 13 — The (Endless) Waiting
I have either outsourced or automated every possible business activity. So, there is nothing to do but wait for the tasks to be completed…
Jay’s Small Business — Update 12 — Office Building Connected to the Power Grid
Jay’s Small Business — Update 12 — Office Building Connected to the Power Grid
There is power in my hand, body and mind. And now, so do my office buildings. our shiny new office buildings got the power grid connected…
Jay’s GATE 2024/25 Log — Update 1 — What to Study? The Syllabus
Jay’s GATE 2024/25 Log — Update 1 — What to Study? The Syllabus
Right let’s continue blogging about my almost impossible journey towards MTech.
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 4 — Pondicherry — Train Tickets with IRCTC
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 4 — Pondicherry — Train Tickets with IRCTC
Destination is chosen. Now, how do we get there?
Jay’s Small Business — Update 11 — IndiaMart account and Amazon Seller account
Jay’s Small Business — Update 11 — IndiaMart account and Amazon Seller account
As our business launch gets closer, connecting with suppliers on indiamart, and of course, opening our shop front on Amazon India.
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 3 — Picking a Destination — Pondicherry
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 3 — Picking a Destination — Pondicherry
I return to travel after 4 long, depressing years. The first destination must be modern, comforting and familiar. Enter, Pondicherry.
Upwork now offering Partner discounts with Adobe, Jasper and Tabnine, Very Nice.
Upwork now offering Partner discounts with Adobe, Jasper and Tabnine, Very Nice.
This morning I noticed that Upwork has a dedicated space for apps and services with discounts. I like it.
Jay’s GATE 2024 Log — Update 0
Jay’s GATE 2024 Log — Update 0
For some years now, I have been trying to upgrade my BE degree to an M.Tech degree.
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 2 — airbnb, booking.com, irctc and rome2rio
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 2 — airbnb, booking.com, irctc and rome2rio
Returning to traveling means, reinstalling all my favorite apps: Airbnb, Booking.com, irctc and rome2rio.
Jay’s Small Business — Update 10 — GSTIN Number Received
Jay’s Small Business — Update 10 — GSTIN Number Received
Okay. Alright then. we got our GSTIN number just now. (Insert expletive) yeah! Give me some sugar, baby!
Jay’s Small Business — Update 9— Our First Product — GitHub Workshop for Beginners
Jay’s Small Business — Update 9— Our First Product — GitHub Workshop for Beginners
My business partner tells me that the GST number and the office (asssuming nothing else goes wrong), should be ready 4 weeks.
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 1
Jay’s Traveling Logs — Update 1
So, I am trying to return to my traveling life.