At times, necessity is indeed the mother of invention, or in this case, substitution. I ran into an issue with Firefox a couple of weeks ago whereby it refused to launch. I’ll spare you the laundry list of things I did to remedy the situation; the important thing is the fact that while I was [...]
If you’re searching for alternatives to high priced software, definitely check out AlternativeTo. Loaded with tons of free and open source software for computers (PC & Mac) as well as mobile phones, the site is easy to navigate and everything’s free. You can simply view the most popular posts for your platform, or search for [...]
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This has been a terrific week! To begin with, we managed to leave upstate NY right before the storm hit, and in fact our trip home was uneventful. This is the first time in the last 5 years when we haven’t had trouble either on the way to – or from – NY for the [...]
As each year draws to a close, I find myself in a reflective mood, reviewing how the year went, what I achieved – and didn’t – and my plans for the following year; I imagine many of you do the same thing. I usually have several days off during late December, and take advantage of [...]
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By the time you read this, I’ll be on my way home from a (work) week-long trip to Florida. No matter how many times I’ve packed for trips, I still get a kick out of trying new techniques and new gear. In this case, however, I used my trusty Air Boss, a bunch of oxford [...]
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In another week I’ll be launching my first eBook, The Practical Hacks Job Seeker’s Handbook. A combination of previous posts and a bunch of new material, the Handbook clocks in at just over 10,000 words and about 55 pages. I’ll also be offering an upgraded version of my popular “90 Day Action Plan.” This new [...]
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Although fall technically began on September 22nd, we’ve been treated to some wonderful weather for the last couple of weeks: cool at night, and sunny with temps around 70°F during the day. Even the wind has died down a bit, hardly normal for The Middle of Nowhere. I love fall, and wish it could stay [...]
