All posts about programming

I don't write too often, but when I do, i'm probably ranting about the state of things today and how the world is turning to sh*t.

Snakes on a Plane - How to Use Python to Import Flights Into Your Calendars

Bogdan BOTEZATU •

Snakes on a Plane - How to Use Python to Import Flights Into Your Calendars

For the past few years, I have been using App in the Air to track my flights. As I’m extremely paranoid with what applications have access to (and most of the time I travel for business purposes), I’m not in the best position to forward documents or grant random apps access to my inbox.

Quick note on the state of Java

Bogdan BOTEZATU •

Quick note on the state of Java

By now, you might have heard about the security bug that is affecting Java

Unlock your Desktop with a USB Drive

Bogdan BOTEZATU •

Unlock your Desktop with a USB Drive

If you’re more of an office animal, then you’re probably used to the pranks that people play to each other when going AFK.

Delphi and Saf.li – Easy URL Shortening

Bogdan BOTEZATU •

Delphi and Saf.li – Easy URL Shortening

URL shortening is key since the invasion of Twitter and Twitter-like microblogging platforms, since they are pretty harsh with length.

Introducing Facebook Blocker

Bogdan BOTEZATU •

Introducing Facebook Blocker

After a couple of hours of tinkering around with the new Rad Studio XE from the guys at Embarcadero, I finally came up with this “Facebook Blocker” tool.

Music Information Retrieval Made Simple With LastFM API DLL

Bogdan BOTEZATU •

Music Information Retrieval Made Simple With LastFM API DLL

A couple of months back I started developing a jukebox-like MP3 player for a radio station in Iași.