I wrote about 1Password manager in 2013 and the advice still holds. Stop, do not pass go, sign up for 1Password!! I use it for everything I want to record, protect, and share as needed. Think Beyond Passwords! Here’s how I use the extended features to be even more helpful: Share Vital Information Plan for...
Stop, do not pass GO – back it up!
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Wrapping It Up
Well today is October 18, 2020 and it’s been a while since I posted so I decided to use Blookup.com to convert my blog into a physical book. One day Brian and Avery can have a good laugh at the “technology” we used back in the day. I hope, too, that they will see how...
Amazing Tool for Parents Who Pay Attention to What Their Kids Consume Online
I’ve come to rely on Common Sense Media for advice on all the media my kids consume. It’s a treacherous road for modern day parents and this is a helpful tool....
My Home Try-On Kit from Warby Parker Eyeglasses
Experiment in online shopping - eyeglasses! Warby Parker has stylish frames and the prices beat my optician's office. For example - $125 for single vision frames compared to over $300. So this seems to be a worthwhile experiment, don't you think?...
Turn on Your Phone Number’s PIN Security RIGHT NOW
Learn how scammers take control of your mobile phone number with a "port-out" scam and hijack your online accounts. A PIN code is extra security for your mobile number....
My New $25 Mobile Phone Plan
Want to save money on your mobile phone plan? Here's how I cut my monthly bill in half!...
Another TV Antenna and One BIG Gotcha!
In my quest to get channel 6 and the Rachael Ray show via a FREE, OVER THE AIR signal, I upgraded my TV antenna. I went from six channels to over 30 - but still no ABC! How could this be?...
Custom Fabric Fun with Spoonflower
Instead of droning on more about networking and passwords (boring but important), let's explore the creative side of computers. I recently used mine to have fun with color and pattern - and create totally custom fabric....
Guess What, Over-the-Air TV Channels Are FREE
After saying goodbye to a $125/month Comcast cable bill, I rigged up our TV with this 50 mile range antenna. This little bit of hardware nets us six over-the-air, picture-perfect channels. For free!...
