Progress lies not in enhancing what [already] is, but in advancing toward what [could] be. ~ Khalil Gibran The Northern Wind Club is a small social club that takes up projects in and around the Sheridan community, and through efforts between our club and clients, strive towards their successful completion. We operate on a request …
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Sudoku Engine
It’s been a few months since its completion, but I finally got around to making this post. Here’s to the release of Sudoku! Sudoku Engine Java Sudoku Engine is a project built using FXML for PROG24178 at Sheridan College. It’s a neat little desktop application that generates Sudoku puzzles and contains a few nifty features …
Site Update – SSL
Added SSL to alvinr.ca In the process of migrating insecure (pages with mixed content) to HTTPS
Why vSphere Web Client runs on port 9443
Admittedly, I’ve been on this issue far too long. And by issue, I should say issues, all of which may/not resemble the following: Administrator@vsphere.local lacks basic permissions. vCenter Server doesn’t appear in inventory, or is invisible. ERROR: Failed to connect to host _______ in the bottom-right corner (notification) Failed to verify the SSL certificate for …
Can YOU Follow Instructions?
Whether you’re making touchdowns, placing bricks, or behind the steering wheel, INSTRUCTIONS are critical in ensuring optimal performance and success. Without instructions written by experienced individuals, many tasks would seem unnecessarily more difficult, such as baking caramel shortbread, or near impossible with the case of IKEA furniture. I would like to introduce a new app, …
Garden Images
Hey there! For all Grade 12 students at FMSS, today is a special day; the final day of school. Final exams were concluded for all courses today, with report cards being distributed Thursday. Although disheartening, this is a milestone that will lead to many new, crazy, and awesome adventures in the future. I wish all …
LTT – Ellie Goulding – Beating Heart (Vindata Remix)
Hello there, I recently came across this piece by mistake when browsing a SuicideSheep chillstep playlist. Although startled, this piece has a unique drop that I would’ve never foreseen. Presenting, Beating Heart by Ellie Goulding, a Vindata Remix.
COMPLETE – Project Minecraft + NEW About Page
Hey there! Project Minecraft is now complete. Upon accessing the page, you will be able to: See a list of online servers. View raw server properties of all available servers. See a list of offline servers. The data on this page updates every ~2 minutes. Secondly, there is now an About Page. This page …
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Windows System Management – Utility Comparison
Managing a Windows System can be difficult; not because of a lack of customization-ability, but rather a question of what utility to use. Here’s a quick overview of several built-in Windows Utilities that can aid you in your modifications whilst ensuring safety away from 3rd party software. Control Panel & Settings Due to the fact …
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Major Site + Domain Update IN-PROGRESS
EDIT: All content should be back where it was, with the exception of MiscMath (Deprecated) and Minecraft (In-Progress). Hey there! Quite recently, there have been some major, unannounced (sorry) changes with how this website and my services are delivered. Firstly, I am now using a dedicated .ca domain; alvinr.ca Thus, services such as Minecraft and …