Daniel Paulino 🇨🇦
@kidjenius.bsky.social
Canadian indie app developer 🚀
Principal Software Engineer at Astera Labs in Vancouver.
Canucks fan (unfortunately).
Creator of Markerpad, Ambie White Noise, Nightingale REST Client, and Beeskie.
Principal Software Engineer at Astera Labs in Vancouver.
Canucks fan (unfortunately).
Creator of Markerpad, Ambie White Noise, Nightingale REST Client, and Beeskie.
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Daniel Paulino 🇨🇦
@kidjenius.bsky.social
· Sep 23
After months of late nights and early mornings, I'm back with a new app. This time inspired by my lovely Surface Pro 12-inch.
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
Introducing Markerpad, a digital scratchpad where your ideas, unstructured notes, diagrams, and more begin.
Check it out now: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
“We bow to no one.” Fiery speech by former PM Jean Chrétien. #canpoli #canada #gander
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
Jean Chrétien Speaks at 9/11 Commemoration in Gander, N.L.
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien delivers remarks at the 9/11 commemorative service hosted by the Town of Gander in Newfoundland and Labrador. (September 11, 2026)
www.cpac.ca
September 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
“We bow to no one.” Fiery speech by former PM Jean Chrétien. #canpoli #canada #gander
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
Forward Guidance: A Stronger Canada
YouTube video by Mark Carney
youtu.be
September 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
@davidebybc.bsky.social can you please ban AI images in BC house listings. Many of the AI images I’ve seen are egregious examples of false advertising. #bcpoli #realestate
September 8, 2026 at 6:54 AM
@davidebybc.bsky.social can you please ban AI images in BC house listings. Many of the AI images I’ve seen are egregious examples of false advertising. #bcpoli #realestate
Ask and you shall receive. Inserting images into Markerpad is in early development. Hope to release it within the next week or so!
September 4, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Ask and you shall receive. Inserting images into Markerpad is in early development. Hope to release it within the next week or so!
The mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge BC was caused by ChatGPT psychosis on a minor. OpenAI admitted to history of disturbing chat from the minor, yet did nothing about it.
Tumbler Ridge survivors are rightfully suing OpenAI. #canada #bc #openai
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e7085...
Tumbler Ridge survivors are rightfully suing OpenAI. #canada #bc #openai
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e7085...
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting survivors sue OpenAI, alleging negligence
Lawsuits name CEO Sam Altman and allege the company withheld potentially life-saving information about the shooter’s violent chat history
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge BC was caused by ChatGPT psychosis on a minor. OpenAI admitted to history of disturbing chat from the minor, yet did nothing about it.
Tumbler Ridge survivors are rightfully suing OpenAI. #canada #bc #openai
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e7085...
Tumbler Ridge survivors are rightfully suing OpenAI. #canada #bc #openai
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e7085...
September 1, 2026 at 5:11 AM
A little blurb wrapping up my time at Microsoft. What a ride 🥹 www.linkedin.com/pulse/wrappi...
Wrapping up 8 years at Microsoft
In 2018, I said goodbye to my amazing teammates from BC Cancer Genome Sciences Centre. I still remember the last conversation with one of them.
www.linkedin.com
August 30, 2026 at 9:47 AM
A little blurb wrapping up my time at Microsoft. What a ride 🥹 www.linkedin.com/pulse/wrappi...
Quote of the day from my coworker when I demoed Markerpad to him:
“I didn’t know apps can launch this fast on Windows.”
📢 Markerpad 1.5.3 now out with Panning mode!!
apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
“I didn’t know apps can launch this fast on Windows.”
📢 Markerpad 1.5.3 now out with Panning mode!!
apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
August 28, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Quote of the day from my coworker when I demoed Markerpad to him:
“I didn’t know apps can launch this fast on Windows.”
📢 Markerpad 1.5.3 now out with Panning mode!!
apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
“I didn’t know apps can launch this fast on Windows.”
📢 Markerpad 1.5.3 now out with Panning mode!!
apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
One of the trade deal issues was American streaming giants not wanting to follow Canada’s regulations of minimum Canadian content.
In response, I canceled Netflix and Amazon Prime. Keeping my CBC Gem subscription.
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
In response, I canceled Netflix and Amazon Prime. Keeping my CBC Gem subscription.
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
How Canadian content on streaming platforms became a trade issue with the U.S. | CBC News
The fight between Canada and the U.S. on trade isn’t just about dairy, car parts and natural resources. The two countries have been in a lengthy dispute over whether American streaming services like N...
www.cbc.ca
August 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
One of the trade deal issues was American streaming giants not wanting to follow Canada’s regulations of minimum Canadian content.
In response, I canceled Netflix and Amazon Prime. Keeping my CBC Gem subscription.
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
In response, I canceled Netflix and Amazon Prime. Keeping my CBC Gem subscription.
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Markerpad still has a long way to catch up to Ambie when it comes to ratings, but it's on the right path.
Ambie is the #1 rated and #1 best selling health & fitness app on Windows. I'm hoping to steer Markerpad towards the same level of success using everything I learned from building Ambie.
Ambie is the #1 rated and #1 best selling health & fitness app on Windows. I'm hoping to steer Markerpad towards the same level of success using everything I learned from building Ambie.
August 24, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Markerpad still has a long way to catch up to Ambie when it comes to ratings, but it's on the right path.
Ambie is the #1 rated and #1 best selling health & fitness app on Windows. I'm hoping to steer Markerpad towards the same level of success using everything I learned from building Ambie.
Ambie is the #1 rated and #1 best selling health & fitness app on Windows. I'm hoping to steer Markerpad towards the same level of success using everything I learned from building Ambie.
August 23, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Reposted by Daniel Paulino 🇨🇦
21 days before the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on the country that gave its citizens refuge during the worst terrorist attack in US history.
August 22, 2026 at 3:57 AM
21 days before the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on the country that gave its citizens refuge during the worst terrorist attack in US history.
No deal is better than an uneconomic deal. Good decision by Canada to suspend negotiations after unfair changes by americans at the 11th hour. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship. Our government understood, before many, that America is altering all its trade rela...
www.pm.gc.ca
August 22, 2026 at 5:31 AM
No deal is better than an uneconomic deal. Good decision by Canada to suspend negotiations after unfair changes by americans at the 11th hour. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
📢 Markerpad v1.4.0 is now available, and it includes.... PARTIAL ERASER!!!
The most requested feature is now available. Sorry for the wait, but please do give it a try and let me know what you think! #whiteboard #edusky #productivity #indiedev
Download here: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
The most requested feature is now available. Sorry for the wait, but please do give it a try and let me know what you think! #whiteboard #edusky #productivity #indiedev
Download here: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
August 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM
📢 Markerpad v1.4.0 is now available, and it includes.... PARTIAL ERASER!!!
The most requested feature is now available. Sorry for the wait, but please do give it a try and let me know what you think! #whiteboard #edusky #productivity #indiedev
Download here: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
The most requested feature is now available. Sorry for the wait, but please do give it a try and let me know what you think! #whiteboard #edusky #productivity #indiedev
Download here: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
🔥 Ambie’s latest update improves the layout of the Channels page. Instead of a single big grid, it’s now separated into sections, and we have filters now.
🗾 We also have new Channels from Japan. I filmed these in Hokkaido in June. Check it out!
Download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
🗾 We also have new Channels from Japan. I filmed these in Hokkaido in June. Check it out!
Download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
August 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
🔥 Ambie’s latest update improves the layout of the Channels page. Instead of a single big grid, it’s now separated into sections, and we have filters now.
🗾 We also have new Channels from Japan. I filmed these in Hokkaido in June. Check it out!
Download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
🗾 We also have new Channels from Japan. I filmed these in Hokkaido in June. Check it out!
Download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
🚀 Markerpad usage is more than double since Microsoft announced they are killing off their whiteboard app for consumers, and the numbers are sticking!!
Big thanks to everyone that has supported Markerpad so far. Hoping to address the flood of new feedback from everyone over the next few weeks!
Big thanks to everyone that has supported Markerpad so far. Hoping to address the flood of new feedback from everyone over the next few weeks!
August 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
🚀 Markerpad usage is more than double since Microsoft announced they are killing off their whiteboard app for consumers, and the numbers are sticking!!
Big thanks to everyone that has supported Markerpad so far. Hoping to address the flood of new feedback from everyone over the next few weeks!
Big thanks to everyone that has supported Markerpad so far. Hoping to address the flood of new feedback from everyone over the next few weeks!
So I’m learning C at Astera Labs. I work on the desktop app (in C# XAML), but the app communicates with some firmware which is in C. I’m slowly getting it, but it’s a challenge.
I realize now that C# has so many niceties that has babied me for the past decade. Was I ever a real developer? 😂
I realize now that C# has so many niceties that has babied me for the past decade. Was I ever a real developer? 😂
July 31, 2026 at 3:17 PM
So I’m learning C at Astera Labs. I work on the desktop app (in C# XAML), but the app communicates with some firmware which is in C. I’m slowly getting it, but it’s a challenge.
I realize now that C# has so many niceties that has babied me for the past decade. Was I ever a real developer? 😂
I realize now that C# has so many niceties that has babied me for the past decade. Was I ever a real developer? 😂
Markerpad gets a shoutout! Super cool, thank you @seanendicott.bsky.social!
Sean has tested hundreds of Windows apps during his tenure at Windows Central — these 6 are the ones he actually uses to fix Windows 11. 🔗https://buff.ly/rae8ci9
After reviewing more Windows apps than I can count, these are the 6 I actually use to improve Windows 11
Microsoft’s built-in Windows 11 apps can be clunky, web-based, or underpowered. Here are the six third-party tools I personally install to fix the default OS experience.
www.windowscentral.com
July 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Markerpad gets a shoutout! Super cool, thank you @seanendicott.bsky.social!
Microsoft killing off their Whiteboard app for non-enterprise users is sad. Luckily there are good alternatives, such as my Markerpad app!
It's 100% offline, high-performance, and purpose-built for Windows. #indiedev #whiteboard #microsoft
Download it here! apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
It's 100% offline, high-performance, and purpose-built for Windows. #indiedev #whiteboard #microsoft
Download it here! apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
July 22, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Microsoft killing off their Whiteboard app for non-enterprise users is sad. Luckily there are good alternatives, such as my Markerpad app!
It's 100% offline, high-performance, and purpose-built for Windows. #indiedev #whiteboard #microsoft
Download it here! apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
It's 100% offline, high-performance, and purpose-built for Windows. #indiedev #whiteboard #microsoft
Download it here! apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh0w...
📢 Ambie 4.11.0 now available with improved Catalogue and Channel page layouts. We now have filters at the top of the page to help you discover you next favourite ambience 🙂 Give it a try and let me know what you think! #indiedev #study #focus #relax
Download here apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
Download here apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
July 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM
📢 Ambie 4.11.0 now available with improved Catalogue and Channel page layouts. We now have filters at the top of the page to help you discover you next favourite ambience 🙂 Give it a try and let me know what you think! #indiedev #study #focus #relax
Download here apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
Download here apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
The TSX has been unreal for my investment portfolio since I returned to Canada. And with products like RBC Direct Investing and Wealthsimple, it’s been easy managing everything www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma...
Revenge of the TSX: How the Canadian stock market quietly became a world beater
The stock market’s 55-per-cent gain ranks among the very best two-year stock rallies in history
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 10, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The TSX has been unreal for my investment portfolio since I returned to Canada. And with products like RBC Direct Investing and Wealthsimple, it’s been easy managing everything www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma...
It's our first Canada Day since coming back home permanently after 7 years in the US, and I'm just so grateful to be home.
Grateful for our new Canadian jobs, grateful for family and friends close by, and so much more. It feels so good to be safely home.
Happy Canada Day to all! 🇨🇦🎆
Grateful for our new Canadian jobs, grateful for family and friends close by, and so much more. It feels so good to be safely home.
Happy Canada Day to all! 🇨🇦🎆
July 2, 2026 at 5:51 AM
It's our first Canada Day since coming back home permanently after 7 years in the US, and I'm just so grateful to be home.
Grateful for our new Canadian jobs, grateful for family and friends close by, and so much more. It feels so good to be safely home.
Happy Canada Day to all! 🇨🇦🎆
Grateful for our new Canadian jobs, grateful for family and friends close by, and so much more. It feels so good to be safely home.
Happy Canada Day to all! 🇨🇦🎆
Some personal news, I've joined Astera Labs as a Principal Software Engineer working on Windows apps. Feeling very fortunate for the 7.5 years of experience I gained at Microsoft, and now looking forward to a new chapter in my career 🙂
June 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Some personal news, I've joined Astera Labs as a Principal Software Engineer working on Windows apps. Feeling very fortunate for the 7.5 years of experience I gained at Microsoft, and now looking forward to a new chapter in my career 🙂
I'm working on a new feature for my Ambie White Noise app that adds category filters to the sounds catalogue page. It makes it easier to browse for sounds to download. Coming next week 🙂
Here's a sneak peek, turn on your volume! 🔉
Free download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
Here's a sneak peek, turn on your volume! 🔉
Free download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
June 20, 2026 at 6:43 AM
I'm working on a new feature for my Ambie White Noise app that adds category filters to the sounds catalogue page. It makes it easier to browse for sounds to download. Coming next week 🙂
Here's a sneak peek, turn on your volume! 🔉
Free download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...
Here's a sneak peek, turn on your volume! 🔉
Free download: apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p07x...