How ‘The Turn of the Screw’ got me Addicted to One of the Sexiest Book Publishers in the World
Some time ago I found myself in London, which as usual put me inside one …
How to have a conversation with JWs or those proselytizing at your door. Lets agree to disagree, shall we?
Some time ago, a pair of women walked up our driveway and knocked on our …
Why my Windows Machine Won’t Connect to the Xfinity Pod
Our Xfinity router doesn’t cover our entire home. After about a year of screwing around …
How to Make the Best Salmon Cakes
When I was a kid one of my favorite recipes mom used to make was …
These Non-Fiction Books will Get Your Brains Sizzling this Summer
I recently spent a week sightseeing in and around London. My wanderings took me on …
Death Rode Into Boulder Last Night. And He Was Not Welcome.
On March 22, 2021, a gunman opened fire in my grocery store. Ten people, including …
The Best Way to Securely Manage All of Your Website Passwords
No more post-it notes. No more forgotten or lost passwords. No more risking your data …
How to Add an Image to Your Email Signature Without it Appearing Like an Attachment
Updated August 5, 2021. This process was just validated on Apple Mail v. 11.5. The …
How to Fix a Roku that Won’t Connect to the Internet
Congratulations! You’ve finally made the leap into the world of streaming media players. Personally I …
How to Use Your iPad as an External Monitor
Updated March 15, 2022: If you are using MacOS Monterey, adding the iPad is now …
How to Travel to Italy From the U.S. During COVID
Travel overseas is already a high-bar excursion. But travel overseas during COVID sets a whole …
How to Fix Upside Down Temperature Display on Your Jacuzzi
Sometimes I get to write about the most mundane things. The other day I noticed …
The 7 Axioms of Writing
Over time, I’ve aggregated a number of famous (and not-so-famous) quotes that I think frame …
20 Armageddon Books to Help You Conquer Quarantine Boredom During the Corona Virus Outbreak
Strictly speaking, these aren’t ALL armageddon books. I’ve included some excellent examples of war, pestilence, …
How to Visit Pearl Harbor Without Paying for a Tour Guide
For my 50th birthday, I wanted to visit Pearl Harbor, the location where the Japanese …
How to Install a WordPress Website on your Home Computer
You’re finally tired of editing websites in the bright, clear daylight of your (insert hosting …
Fix: My Apple Watch Isn’t Syncing With Audible Books
YOU are not crazy. You’ve followed the instructions on how to sync your Audible audiobooks …
The Best Mood-Boosting Puzzle I’ve Ever Played
Assembling delight. One piece at a time. Someone showing up at a party, box in …
How to Make Swedish Pancakes That’ll Have Them Begging for More
As kids, we often had interesting guests that visited us from around the country and …
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking (the humane way)
Do you have a Barky McBarkface on your hands? Are your mornings, afternoons, evenings filled …
Don’t Fall Prey to Phishing Scams. Watch This Video.
I rarely post video to my blog. However, there is no better way to demonstrate …
In Memory of Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
Today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which brought the U.S. (finally) …
11 Awesome iPad Games For Grown-Ups Who Need a Vacation
Every once in a while you just need a game fix. But, we’re grown-ups. We …
How to Pair with the SolidPin Mini Wireless In-ear Earphone
Oh my gosh. Talk about inscrutable instructions! When my step-son received the SolidPin Mini Wireless …
How to Prevent Kids From Accessing the Home Wifi Without Changing Your Wifi Password
UPDATE: August 9, 2018 If you’re using XFINITY from Comcast, their updated routers now make …
How to Eliminate Spelling and Grammar Mistakes In Your Online Communications
Oh, think of the tragedies rooted in ambiguity! So goes the old saw from Strunk …
Halloween Advice For Writers: Don’t Write Like a Dead Guy.
Have you tried to get a kid to watch a classic horror film lately? Sixty …
How To Fix Memory Errors on Brother WIFI Laser Printers
UPDATE 11/5/21 — If you are using the IP Address of your printer, you may …
The Seven Most Indispensable Tools Every Novelist Needs
A friend of mine recently shared with me that she wanted to write a novel. …
Visual Composer Not Appearing Correctly in WordPress
This article is written for those familiar with Visual Composer running on Self Hosted instances …
How to Troubleshoot Intermittent Connection Problems With a Wifi Printer
This technique solved my print problems on the Brother HL-L2340DW laser printer. However, I’m confident these steps …
How to Get Food Unstuck From Your Throat
**NOTE: This article is not intended to be taken as medical advice. I am not …
The Crash of the Air France Concorde
July 25 marks the anniversary of the crash of the supersonic passenger jet liner known …
A Case For My Grandfather’s Involvement In the Manhattan Project
Earlier this week, I got this text message from my nephew: Through the accumulation of …
Age Appropriate iOS Games For Generation X
When Kevin Spacey in House of Cards started speaking so lovingly about Ada and the …
The Fastest and Cleanest Way to Replace an Old WordPress Site With a New One
You know what a harrowing experience it can be when you’re poised to replace a client’s …
How to be a Hacker for $40 Just Get Blackshades RAT No Experience Necessary
Here is why ALL computer users need to be vigilant. (Scroll down to read the …
How to Set Up Your Dedicated IP on 1and1 L 2 Core Managed Server
I recently had to set up a dedicated IP address for a website at 1and1. …
How To Simplify and Improve Your Proofreading
http://t.co/CoHjmHoaFi #Proofreading is a bitch. #Typos suck. Click to read the full article: This is …
How to Reset Your Chromebook to Factory Settings
Look, I admit it. I love Google. That company does so much cool shit, I’m …
Scott Allen’s 2013 Reading List
This past year was like a rebirth for me. Finally after 10 years of cocooning …
The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Marketing
Here is a little mental sorbet for you to chew on… (hat tip to CTO, …
How Vulnerable Are We, The Deplorable State of Cyber Security in the U.S.
The deplorable state of corporate & government cyber security in the U.S. should keep us …
How to Send a Postcard From Your iPhone
Who doesn’t love receiving physical postcards in their mailbox? Our digital lives are so ephemeral. …
How to Remove Disqus Ads From Your WordPress Blog
If you’re using Disqus, which I highly recommend for managing your WordPress blog comments, you …
How to Add Send To Kindle Button to Your Blog
I woke up this morning with an email from my friend. I’ve just been informed, …
Today’s Best Games on iPhone
For the past few months I’ve been living and working abroad. Basically hotel hopping between …
Scott’s Last Minute Guide to Books – My Favorite Reads From 2012
I’m boring. My favorite things to give as gifts, aside from $1 lottery tickets, are …
Why We Cannot Blindly Trust The New Economy of Trust
When do we become afraid to make mistakes? When forgiveness dies. Take a moment to …
How to Add Mobile Redirect Code to Your WordPress Site Without a Plugin
So you finally bit the bullet and built out a mobile version of your website. …
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