ARTICLES

Notes from the studio.

Guides, how-tos, and behind-the-scenes notes on the apps we build and the technology behind them.

OCTOBER 23, 2026

My Baccarat Strategy: The Player–Banker Pattern With a Martingale Recovery

A simple, repeatable baccarat betting strategy: follow a Player–Banker–Banker–Player–Player–Banker pattern, double on Player after a loss until you win, then reset. Plus why a stop loss matters.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

Does My Small Business Need an App or a Website?

A practical guide for small business owners deciding between a website and a mobile app: what each is good at, what they cost to maintain, and the questions that settle it.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

Free Casino Games With No Real Money: How They Work and Why People Play

What “social” or free-play casino games are, how they differ from real-money gambling, and how to enjoy blackjack, baccarat, roulette and slots on your phone without risking a cent.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

How Much Does an iOS App Really Cost to Build?

An honest breakdown of what drives the cost of an iPhone app: features, design, back end, testing and the ongoing fees most quotes leave out, from a studio that builds and publishes its own apps.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

How Slot Machine Odds and RTP (Return to Player) Really Work

What RTP, volatility, paylines and random number generators actually mean, explained simply, plus the common slot myths that don’t hold up.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

How to Calculate Your Car’s Real MPG (and Why the Dashboard Number Is Off)

A simple fill-up method for measuring your car’s true fuel economy, why the trip computer usually reads high, and how to turn the numbers into real savings.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

How to Track Your Work Hours as a Freelancer (and Know What to Set Aside for Taxes)

A simple system for tracking billable hours, turning them into clean timesheets, and estimating how much of each paycheck to save for taxes, whether you freelance or work hourly.

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OCTOBER 23, 2026

Local SEO Basics: How Small Businesses Get Found on Google

A plain-English checklist for local SEO: set up your Google Business Profile, fix your website basics, earn reviews and keep your details consistent so nearby customers can find you.

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