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The internet is full of articles like this: 13 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows and the older I get, the more those titles annoy me. I do think Linux is better in a lot of ways but I try not to talk about better but rather why it works for me. So here's … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows
I've been in computing since punchcards, and I've seen a few things along the way. The only saying that would be surprising is if I hadn't learned a few things during that time and developed some Strong biases about what makes a good end to end computing solution for a freelancer or individual consultant that … Continue reading What technology do I really need as a consultant just getting started?
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It's one of the most convenient, time-saving Internet innovations to surface over the past few years: Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a technology that pools online content that matters to you -- be it sports scores, movie reviews, fashion articles, tech blogs, or political podcasts -- and consolidates these 'feeds' for you in one place … Continue reading Use RSS to Stay on Top of Competition
I use David Allen's GTD methodology in almost everything I do. One application I've developed for myself is a 'just in time vs. just in case' construct. For me, just in time is information that is 'mission critical' and I must track because it may contain an actionable item for me. Just in case is … Continue reading Just in time vs. Just in case
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Trust me -- this is a really cool feature of Google accounts that most people aren't aware of: Why would you want to do this? So, for example, you could then text and call from your business email address with Google Voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOZU7BOeQ58
Did you know you can use Google to search a single site? Here's how: https://youtu.be/D_y6-DkizFA
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