Chris Giddings

Chris Giddings

Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Crazy about video games, tea, technology, baseball, and learning things.
May
12
Star Trek: Picard, Trademark & Copyright 2021 Paramount+.

Reflections on Picard

Just last week Star Trek: Picard's second season ended, and I find myself reflecting upon its implications for the broader timeline within the Star Trek universe (something we geeks are prone to doing).
4 min read
May
09
Some Observation

Some Observation

I recently picked this game up as part of a Humble Bundle supporting diabetes research. As a diabetic myself, this was an easy bundle to buy.
2 min read
May
04
On 5G home WiFi

On 5G home WiFi

For the past eight years or so I have been a paying customer of Cincinnati Bell Fioptics (now alta fiber). In general, I prefer to support more local businesses than national brands, even if the locals are still a "Ma Bell" spin-off.
7 min read
Apr
27
Gearing up, and dropping off

Gearing up, and dropping off

This is a tale of transitioning computer equipment after losing a long-term job.
4 min read
Apr
22
On a week gone by

On a week gone by

It's been a week and a half since I left my job with EVERSANA. I loved it there. The mission, the people, the work. But I needed something more, and now, I'm excited to see where my passion leads.
1 min read
Apr
19
It's in the air

It's in the air

For me, change has been fast and heavy. On 2022/04/12 I found myself separated from my employer and ready to embark on new adventures for the first time in almost seven years!
1 min read
Nov
06
MLB 14 The Show for PS4 is going to be AWESOME!!!

MLB 14 The Show for PS4 is going to be AWESOME!!!

I am really looking forward to the next installment of MLB The Show. There are a lot of innovations in MLB 14 The Show which I've been not so secretly hoping for for years.
1 min read
Oct
31
Cincinnati's Fortune Presence

Cincinnati's Fortune Presence

While the Cincinnati startup scene is exciting and growing, it’s the large organizations that have seen phenomenal growth in both revenues and headcount over the past few years.
1 min read
Oct
24
Healthcare.gov (ACA/Obamacare) and Why I'm Not Concerned

Healthcare.gov (ACA/Obamacare) and Why I'm Not Concerned

I’ve yet to be able to sign up for the service, though I admit I’ve been a mix of nervous and eager to do so.
2 min read
Oct
09
My FlightCar Experience

My FlightCar Experience

Recently I took a trip to Boston for leisure. While doing so I decided to try out a startup car rental company called FlightCar. Their premise: allow travelers to rent other travelers' cars during their stay.
5 min read