Welcome to cryan.com
Welcome to cryan.com
Thanks for stopping by! I've been running this site since April 9, 1998! These days, my focus is on blogging and podcasting. I post my blogs daily, usually around 11 p.m. EST. I love creating content and keeping up with the latest technology trends to make sure my posts stay fresh and relevant.
Every Saturday, our blog celebrates "Internet Tools Day," spotlighting remarkable online tools that deserve your attention. Each week, we dive into a handpicked selection of innovative, user-friendly tools designed to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency. From streamlining workflows to enhancing collaboration or simplifying complex tasks, these discoveries are perfect for professionals, hobbyists, and tech enthusiasts alike. 2 hours until the today's Blog content will be posted, but it might already be live.
Here are the key highlights showcasing the exciting updates and activities happening across cryan.com:
- May 23, 2025 - Updated the 2002 Cross Country Drive page to be more modern looking. I also now using lokesh/lightbox2 to display the trip images.
- May 8, 2025 - Footer now includes social links (Facebook, X, GitHub). Transitioned icon library from Font Awesome to Bootstrap Icons for cleaner code.
- May 7, 2025 - 🧑🏻💻 I am working on uploading sample code to GitHub. The repository will only showcase sample code/projects that I have worked on.
- April 22, 2025 - Blog comments are now back and active across all posts! I appreciate everyone who shared their thoughts and requested this feature—your feedback made it happen. Feel free to jump in and share your insights, questions, or just say hi!
- April 8, 2025 - New blog posts now feature layouts built with BootStrap 5.3.5! I'm exploring different design setups to improve readability and enhance the overall experience. Let me know what you think or if there's a layout style you'd like to see!
- March 10, 2025 - I enhanced the About page to showcase my core technology skills, including programming, quality assurance testing, and digital content creation, reflecting my expertise and passion for innovative solutions.
- February 25, 2025 - I upgraded the blog's database table from latin1 to utf8mb4 to support a wider range of characters and improve compatibility. If you encounter any issues, please share your feedback!
- February 12, 2025 - I revamped the blog header to align seamlessly with the website’s overall design, ensuring a consistent and visually appealing experience across all pages.
- January 15, 2025 - This month, I refined weekly blog posts to emphasize Python programming and Final Cut Pro techniques, sharing insights and tips for tech enthusiasts and creators.
Recent Blog Posts
| Category | Blog Headline | Teaser |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Tools | programiz.com | Unlocking Your Coding Potential with Programiz |
| Macintosh | How to Download Large Files from iCloud | Easily Free up Valuable iCloud Storage |
| PlayWright | CSS Selector Reference Sheet in PlayWright | PlayWright with Typescript reference guide |
| Pytest | Input and Select Cheat Sheet | Handy Reference to add text when running Automation |
| QA | Browser Badge | |
| Media | A Blast from the Past: 1987 TV Commercials | A nostalgic journey through the commercials and promos that graced our screens decades ago. |
| Business | Reinforcing the Core: Building an IT Infrastructure That Withstands Chaos | Is your IT infrastructure ready for anything? Economic shocks, cyber threats, and downtime can cripple businesses. |
Recent Blog Posts
| Category | Blog Headline | Teaser |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Tools | programiz.com | Unlocking Your Coding Potential with Programiz |
| Macintosh | How to Download Large Files from iCloud | Easily Free up Valuable iCloud Storage |
| PlayWright | CSS Selector Reference Sheet in PlayWright | PlayWright with Typescript reference guide |
| Pytest | Input and Select Cheat Sheet | Handy Reference to add text when running Automation |
| QA | Browser Badge | |
| Media | A Blast from the Past: 1987 TV Commercials | A nostalgic journey through the commercials and promos that graced our screens decades ago. |
| Business | Reinforcing the Core: Building an IT Infrastructure That Withstands Chaos | Is your IT infrastructure ready for anything? Economic shocks, cyber threats, and downtime can cripple businesses. |
Other Content
| 1991 Gulf War | Dive into the 1991 Gulf War with this comprehensive guide, uncovering essential historical details, strategic military operations, global impacts, and fascinating lesser-known facts about the conflict that reshaped the Middle East. |
| Moon Landing Fake? | Was the Moon landing faked? Explore the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, evidence of its authenticity, and lingering questions that fuel conspiracy theories, delving into NASA's achievements and public skepticism. (We do not endorse or validate any conspiracy theories mentioned.) |
| Real Audio Sounds | Experience Real Audio in its iconic Real Audio format, delivering nostalgic, high-quality sound from the early internet era, perfect for vintage media enthusiasts and digital archivists. |
| Random | Explore 'Go Random,' a collection of random text crafted for testing Google AdWords campaigns, designed to analyze ad performance, optimize click-through rates, and experiment with creative marketing strategies. |
| Business Quotes | Discover a curated collection of inspiring business quotes gathered over years, featuring wisdom from Henry David Thoreau, Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Andrew Carnegie, and other visionaries, motivating success and innovation. |
| General Macintosh | Explore my collection of Macintosh computers, including the Centris 660AV, PowerBooks, G4 400 Power Macintosh, and more, highlighting their features, performance, and nostalgic significance in Apple’s history. |
| Patriots Snow Bowl | Relive the iconic 2002 Snow Bowl through Raiders Radio Network audio, capturing the thrilling NFL playoff game between the Raiders and Patriots, marked by controversy and snowy drama. |
| 2002 Cross Country Drive | Discover my 2002 cross-country journey from San Jose, CA to Concord, MA, chronicling scenic routes, memorable stops, and personal reflections across the diverse landscapes of the United States. |
Other Content
| 1991 Gulf War | General Information and Fun Facts about the 1991 Gulf War |
| Moon Landing Fake? | Was the Moon landing fake? There are so many unanswered questions |
| Real Audio Sounds | Real Audio Audio in classic Real Audio format |
| Random | Go Random. (Random text that I used for testing) |
| Business Quotes | Various Business quotes that I collected over the years |
| General Macintosh | Computer Information on the Macintoshs that I owned. |
| Patriots Snow Bowl | Raiders Audio of the famous Snow Bowl in 2002. |
| 2002 Cross Country Drive | Brief Journal about my cross country drive across the United States. |