A dog on loan

A dog on loan

When I was in my teens, living with my parents, we had a dog. His name was Monty [short for…

Embedded software article: RTOS Revealed #5

Embedded software article: RTOS Revealed #5

My latest article on embedded.com has been published. This piece is the fifth installment of the RTOS Revealed series, which…

What is a marriage all about?

What is a marriage all about?

There has been much discussion in recent years, in most Western countries at least, about marriage – what it means…

Using C++ with an RTOS

Using C++ with an RTOS

If your embedded application makes use of a real-time operating system [RTOS], like Nucleus, you will need to learn the…

Being kind …

Being kind …

As I get older, I find that I am increasingly susceptible to strong emotions. I think it started 30 years…

Embedded software video blog about inline code

Embedded software video blog about inline code

My latest video blog is now available. I am talking about the use of inline code – a common speed…

Every color of the rainbow

Every color of the rainbow

What do you do when you see a rainbow? I will tell you what I do: I just stand and…

Reports of the death of the RTOS have been exaggerated

Reports of the death of the RTOS have been exaggerated

Crystal ball gazing is, I feel, commonly a foolhardy activity. So often, I have heard so-called experts making complete idiots…

Introducing the Anüas

Introducing the Anüas

A while ago, I wrote about the benefits of saunas. In summary, it appears that regular use of a sauna…