CRC-16 in Swift 3.x+
I have been trying to do this for sometime. Inspired by a LabVIEW implementation at a previous job, I have been trying to implement the same CRC-16 algorithm in Swift. The cyclic redundancy check is a mathematical computation used in various areas of hardware and software to detect false bits in a stream of data. Computing … Continue reading "CRC-16 in Swift 3.x+"
Read MoreStumped By Xcode’s iTunes Uploading Issue
The solution I found was here by KumobiusIvan. This had me stumped for real. Closing Xcode and restarting the machine, deleting some of the folders in the Xcode locations directory, etc. None worked. Saved by the internet!!
Read MoreUDP Client Example in Swift 3.1
UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. It is one of many protocols in electronic communications for send information. It is ideal for small amounts of information and/or situations where relieability is not a priority, and simplicity. For more information use Wikipedia to get started. Most simple examples for writing programs using UDP online are in … Continue reading "UDP Client Example in Swift 3.1"
Read MoreNew External Storage for the New Laptop
Wanted: New External Storage “USB-C all the things!”, says the new MacBook pro. Last November, shortly after its announcement, I went online to Apple and purchased a Built-to-Order (BOT) late-2016 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in the space gray color. That purchase instantly created a conundrum for my external storage strategy. At the time, … Continue reading "New External Storage for the New Laptop"
Read MoreFifteen Dollar Phone Case vs Thirty Dollar Phone Case
So I went to Meijer to purchase some items after getting back in town from vacation. Among the items purchased was a phone case. The protective covering was added to the list the moment I got out of the car in the Meijer parking lot – I dropped my new phone on hard ground for … Continue reading "Fifteen Dollar Phone Case vs Thirty Dollar Phone Case"
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