Diving into Tech

In our hyper-connected world, information - and how we protect it - has never been more important. Whether you’re an individual managing your personal finances or an organization handling sensitive data, strong network security is your first and best line of defense against cybercrime. From messaging apps to cloud scheduling, every digital interaction is an opportunity - and a risk. But what does network security actually mean for real people and businesses? How do attacks ha

As a skydiving instructor, I’ve had a front-row seat to the ways computers are reshaping the skydiving industry. At first glance, you might not associate skydiving - the ultimate adrenaline rush - with the digital world. But behind the scenes, computers and information technology are now inextricably linked to every jump, every logbook entry, and every moment in the sky. Let’s dive into the functions of computers in skydiving, explore why computer literacy is essential for ev

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you load a website or send an email? As part of my recent exploration into networking, I took a virtual trip around the globe - not by plane, but by sending data packets across the Internet! Using the classic  ping  and  traceroute  commands, I discovered just how dynamic and fascinating our digital highways really are. Setting Out: My Ping Adventure The  ping  command is like asking, “Hey, are you there?” to a remote

When I set out to document a day in my life, I didn’t expect to embark on a whirlwind tour through Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. But that’s exactly what happened. As part of an assignment, I had to use each of these applications - word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, and database - to capture and present the details of my day. The results? Eye-opening! Here’s what happened when I put each app to the test and what I learned about picking the rig

If you’re a skydiver (or teach people who want to be), you know the heartbreak of a lost, waterlogged, or coffee-stained paper logbook. Those days are over - enter  Paralog , a digital logbook app that’s quickly become the go-to solution for jumpers around the world, from weekend warriors to pro instructors at busy Dropzones like mine. I’ve spent the last season logging every jump, coaching student progress, and analyzing freefall data using Paralog, and I can confidently say

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to turn imagination into an interactive game, Scratch is a fantastic place to start. Recently, I dove into my first Scratch project for a class assignment - and what a ride it was! I set out to create a “Flying Cat” game, and along the way, I gained real-world programming skills, overcame plenty of hurdles, and came away with a new appreciation for how different programming languages shape your coding experience. Creating the Flying Cat