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<p class="question">Who are you, and what do you do?</p> <p class="question">Who are you, and what do you do?</p>
<p class="answer">My name is Scott Wallace and I'm a hacker at heart. This means that I love technology and messing about with it until it does what I want it to -- not the other way around. I'm a "contracting IT Systems Engineer". I like to think that I specialise in automation but it's really just scripting myself out of work. I'm essentially a mercenary and will work for the highest bidder. My main area of expertise lies around the Internet and web technologies.</p> <p class="answer">My name is Scott Wallace and I'm a hacker at heart. This means that I love technology and messing about with it until it does what I want it to -- not the other way around. I'm a "contracting IT Systems Engineer". I like to think that I specialise in automation but it's really just scripting myself out of work. I'm essentially a mercenary and will work for the highest bidder. My main area of expertise lies around the Internet and web technologies.</p>
<p class="question">What hardware are you using?</p> <p class="question">What hardware are you using?</p>
<p class="answer">The only devices which go with me everywhere are, of course, my mobile phone (a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taFutF" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S5</a>), my wallet (an <a href="http://amzn.to/1taF7PN" target="_blank">Exentri tri-fold</a>), a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMSnx6" target="_blank">Leatherman Squirt PS4</a> and my <a href="http://amzn.to/1vX2fXo" target="_blank">Pebble Steel</a>. </p> <p class="answer">The only devices which go with me everywhere are, of course, my mobile phone (a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taFutF" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S5</a>), my keys in an <a href="http://www.orbitkey.com/" target="_blank">Orbitkey</a>, my wallet (an <a href="http://amzn.to/1taF7PN" target="_blank">Exentri tri-fold</a>), a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMSnx6" target="_blank">Leatherman Squirt PS4</a> and my <a href="http://amzn.to/1vX2fXo" target="_blank">Pebble Steel</a>. </p>
<p class="answer">My everyday computer is a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taFzNT" target="_blank">mid-2012 13" Macbook Air</a> and, when working from home, I use a late 2009 <a href="http://amzn.to/1prD223" target="_blank">iMac 27"</a> with an <a href="http://amzn.to/1taFKZy" target="_blank">Apple Magic Trackpad</a> (bought mainly so <a href="http://daisy.wallace.sh/" target="_blank">my daughter</a> can use the machine). </p> <p class="answer">My everyday computer is a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taFzNT" target="_blank">mid-2012 13" Macbook Air</a> and, when working from home, I use a late 2009 <a href="http://amzn.to/1prD223" target="_blank">iMac 27"</a> with an <a href="http://amzn.to/1taFKZy" target="_blank">Apple Magic Trackpad</a> (bought mainly so <a href="http://daisy.wallace.sh/" target="_blank">my daughter</a> can use the machine). </p>
<p class="answer">I also have an Asus <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGeip" target="_blank">Nexus 7</a> which is good for reading eBooks, perusing the web and generally chilling out (<a href="http://reddit.com/">Reddit</a>!).</p> <p class="answer">I also have an Asus <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGeip" target="_blank">Nexus 7</a> which is good for reading eBooks, perusing the web and generally chilling out (<a href="http://reddit.com/">Reddit</a>!).</p>
<p class="answer">When travelling, to ensure I have Internet connectivity, I carry a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMSZ5S" target="_blank">Huawei E5331</a> portable WiFi device with a local data SIM thrown in the back. So far it seems reliable and very unobtrusive. To reduce the amount of charging equipment required I also take an <a href="http://amzn.to/1taI5Ud" target="_blank">EasyAcc 25W 5 port USB charger</a> with me.</p> <p class="answer">When travelling, to ensure I have Internet connectivity, I carry a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMSZ5S" target="_blank">Huawei E5331</a> portable WiFi device with a local data SIM thrown in the back. So far it seems reliable and very unobtrusive. To reduce the amount of charging equipment required I also take an <a href="http://amzn.to/1taI5Ud" target="_blank">EasyAcc 25W 5 port USB charger</a> with me.</p>
<p class="answer">Any and all of this is slung over my back in a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGmyj" target="_blank">Brenthaven Prostyle™ Slimpack</a> or Tom Bihn <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/PROD/TB0223.html">Ristretto</a>.</p> <p class="answer">Any and all of this is slung over my back in a <a href="http://amzn.to/16Hxme0" target="_blank">5.11 Rush 12 backpack</a> or Tom Bihn <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/PROD/TB0223.html">Ristretto</a>.</p>
<p class="answer">For media consumption I have a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMT4GL" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi</a> and a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGvli" target="_blank">Google Chromecast</a> hooked up to a 40" <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGEVW" target="_blank">Samsung Series 8 LED TV</a>. All the media is loaded onto a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMTfln" target="_blank">Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra-4</a> with enough space to last well into the future. To control the TV and Kodi I use the awesome <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMTlJJ" target="_blank">Logitech Harmony 600</a> universal remote. I cannot recommend these remotes enough. The living room also houses a <a href="http://amzn.to/1prFoxU" target="_blank">Sonos Play:5</a> for streaming music and a <a href="http://amzn.to/1oFXEF4" target="_blank">Play:1</a> upstairs in the bedroom.</p> <p class="answer">For media consumption I have a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMT4GL" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi</a> and a <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGvli" target="_blank">Google Chromecast</a> hooked up to a 40" <a href="http://amzn.to/1taGEVW" target="_blank">Samsung Series 8 LED TV</a>. All the media is loaded onto a <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMTfln" target="_blank">Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra-4</a> with enough space to last well into the future. To control the TV and Kodi I use the awesome <a href="http://amzn.to/1sMTlJJ" target="_blank">Logitech Harmony 600</a> universal remote. I cannot recommend these remotes enough. The living room also houses a <a href="http://amzn.to/1prFoxU" target="_blank">Sonos Play:5</a> for streaming music and a <a href="http://amzn.to/1oFXEF4" target="_blank">Play:1</a> in the dining room.</p>
<p class="question">And what software?</p> <p class="question">And what software?</p>
<p class="answer">All the Macs run <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X_Mavericks" target="_blank">Mavericks</a> and content is kept in sync with <a href="http://google.com/drive/" target="_blank">Google Drive</a>. I always have an instance of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Terminal" target="_blank">Terminal</a>, enhanced with <a href="http://mxcl.github.com/homebrew/" target="_blank">HomeBrew</a>, running and work wouldn't be the same without <a href="http://www.skype.com/" target="_blank">Skype</a> or <a href="https://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/">Hangouts</a> (and <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org/" target="_blank">VirtualBox</a> for any Windows nonsense). <a href="http://www.alfredapp.com/" target="_blank">Alfred</a> replaces Spotlight and enables clipboard history -- as well as a host of other functionality (it's great for those who love keyboard shortcuts). <a href="http://justgetflux.com/" target="_blank">f.lux</a> is a must-have for those who have trouble falling asleep at night.</p> <p class="answer">All the Macs run <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OS_X_Mavericks" target="_blank">Mavericks</a> and content is kept in sync with <a href="http://google.com/drive/" target="_blank">Google Drive</a>. I always have an instance of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Terminal" target="_blank">Terminal</a>, enhanced with <a href="http://mxcl.github.com/homebrew/" target="_blank">HomeBrew</a>, running and work wouldn't be the same without <a href="http://www.skype.com/" target="_blank">Skype</a> or <a href="https://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/">Hangouts</a> (and <a href="https://www.virtualbox.org/" target="_blank">VirtualBox</a> for any Windows nonsense). <a href="http://www.alfredapp.com/" target="_blank">Alfred</a> replaces Spotlight and enables clipboard history -- as well as a host of other functionality (it's great for those who love keyboard shortcuts). <a href="http://justgetflux.com/" target="_blank">f.lux</a> is a must-have for those who have trouble falling asleep at night.</p>
<p class="answer">I have <a href="http://preyproject.com/" target="_blank">Project Prey</a> installed just in case my phone, tablet or laptop are lost or stolen.</p> <p class="answer">I have <a href="http://preyproject.com/" target="_blank">Project Prey</a> installed just in case my phone, tablet or laptop are lost or stolen.</p>