Since I have both a child and a cat my advice to you would be $10 a day. I would ask that your sitter stay and play a few extra minutes for this rate and give some love to your kitty as it is a long day alone. This is less that what most babysitters charge for 1 hour and much less that boarding.
iStar Software Inc. : As a software development company, iStar Software is interested in evolving technology areas and how they affect businesses and customers. Here is an interesting article on IoT( Internet Of Things) and how it impact the auto industry.
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) - VAC safe? I decided to likely take the plunge and get involved on twitch. Open Broadcaster Software seems like a good solution for me, but of course, I'm a little wary of running 3rd party programs in the background while gaming.