I have multiple jobs and multiple computers to go with them at home and at various offices. Needless to say, it can all get real messy. Here are a few of my favorite (free!) apps that help me stay organized and efficient. LastPass LastPass securely stores all of your usernames, passwords, and even form information. It … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Life and Living
Weapons of Non-Destruction
For those who do not wish to (or who, for reasons of law, cannot) carry a concealed handgun, knife, or similarly violent weapon, some sort of spray device - like mace or pepper spray - is often carried as an alternative. And even for those who do carry another weapon, it’s a good idea to have something non-destructive that can be employed to stop … Continue reading »
Rules of Firearm Safety
Introduction I have encountered many rules of gun safety. Most are good, but some can be confusing and / or misleading. Some sets are too complicated or numerous to remember, others are brief but require so much explanation to avoid potential misunderstandings that it becomes a law book instead of a list. Here are my thoughts on the … Continue reading »
Getting Rid of Viruses, Malware, and Spyware You Already Have
Introduction Internet scammers have reached a new level of sophistication. Recently a new kind of Malware (the catch-all term for Viruses, Spyware, etc.) known as “Ransomware” has showed up. The idea is that realistic webpages from the FBI or CIA or Homeland Security show up, lock up your computer, remove your tool bars, disable the CTRL-Shift-Esc … Continue reading »
How to Back Up Your Computer Files
Intro There are plenty of automatic backup programs and stuff out there, but in case you just need to do it manually here’s how. You may think that your files are all over the place and you could never find them all to back them up. However, unless you’ve been saving them to some really … Continue reading »
Serenity’s Steps
I am so excited to announce that two of my very best friends have launched an official version of the ministry they have been doing single-handed and w/o support for years. This is the real deal folks. Help save Atlanta’s abused women. https://www.facebook.com/SerenitysSteps Continue reading »
Dear Science
Dear Science, While you spent $2.5 BILLION to take pictures of rocks, I gave $300 BILLION to help the needy. Sincerely, Religion Continue reading »
Car Camping
Going on my first camping trip with my boy tomorrow! Plan to arrive in the afternoon, chill and explore the area, hopefully sleep through the night, hike the next day, then assess attitude(s) about staying another night. I’m more of a backpacker, but since this is our first trip we’ll be car camping in case … Continue reading »
The Fellowship of Suffering
There is a hysterical video out there in the Interverse titled “How Lord of the Rings Should Have Ended.” The humor comes from the fact that the writers have exploited an alleged plot hole in Tolkein’s fantasy whereby the characters went through far more ordeal than necessary to achieve their goals. As funny as it … Continue reading »
Thoughts on Purchasing, Owning, and Carrying a Firearm
Door Number 1 or Door Number 2? Not a tough choice for criminals! Introduction Although the days are over when gun ownership was so common that no one even thought it worth mentioning, the days when it was seen as being only the province of rednecks who like to shoot at the rusting cars in their front yards are … Continue reading »