I have often heard the cliché “measure twice, cut once” in reference to cutting lumber. The practice of measuring twice before cutting works most of the time. You measure the length, then double check yourself. Sometimes, you find out that you made a mistake on the first measurement and you get a chance to correct that mistake. The rest of this story reminds us that a second opinion ensures you’re measuring the right surface to cut. The honey-do list Over the weekend I started working on my honey-do list. The task at the top of the list was replacing some older doors we...

Most ”For Dummies” books are worth reading even if you’re not a dummy. They assume you know very little on the subject They try to put complex subjects in simple terms They give you alot of practical examples Some of them, like programming books, will give you tutorials The best way to learn when reading the “For Dummies” books: Read the entire book Complete all the tutorials and examples in the book Don’t short-circuit the learning process, work through all the exercises Don’t skip any part of the book, you may miss an important note Pay...

What makes an iPhone app awesome?  Is it based on functionality or entertainment value? Do you have iPhone apps that you can’t live without? What feature or features compel you to purchase an iPhone app over one that is FREE? In your opinion, which iPhone apps are awesome? Which ones have you recommended to your family and friends? What are your 5 top iPhone app picks?

SomeGuy@hotmail.com or SomeGal@hotmail.com  just sent you an email.  Why should you trust them?  AnyPerson@yahoo.com or AnIndividual@gmail.com could create an email at any time.  Most of the time there is not even an authentication process to verify that they are who they say they are.  If you visit a website and click on the contact email, what are your expectations? How does the email address affect your trust level?   Professional image Maybe it’s just me but I consider it risky to use public email domains for conducting business instead of a company’s domain. Why...

Those little dust bunnies aren’t cute, they’re little killers.  Consisting of dust and pet dander, they like to latch onto air vents, cooling fins, and anywhere there is moving air.  Where you find one, you can bet you will find more.  They like to congregate in warm places, especially around electronics cooling components.  One thing that will adversely affect your computer’s performance and shorten its life is dust and animal dander. Your computer relies on proper airflow to stay healthy. If you’ve noticed your computer fan seems to be running louder or...