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Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill
It’s true. I’m an absolute coffee snob. I can admit it. I merrily mock my co-workers for drinking the bland-brand coffee that the company buys while I sip…
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Which Mouse Click?
The mouse is a simple device, but there is a surprising amount of different ways to use it. Knowing how to use it for a particular task will…
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Geek Dad Tips – Surviving Week 1 With a New Baby
I am proud to say that I became a first-time father last Friday, October 3rd. Though my wife and I were sleep deprived, we made it through the…
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Food Storage Tips – Hack Your Coat Closet – Part 2
After coming up with lots of good reasons keep a small amount of emergency supplies (PART 1) lets talk about where to keep them. There are lots of…
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Netflix Charging More for Blu-ray
Looks like Netflix customers who wish to receive Blu-ray movies will have to pay a bit more each month. Don’t worry, it isn’t much and I’m willing to…
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Mario Kart Wii – Cheating, Hacks, and Disappointment
I’ve been a huge Nintendo fan for nearly 20 years. I’ve owned every Nintendo console and countless games. So, you shouldn’t be surprised that I (finally) picked up…
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Be Prepared – Food Storage for Geeks – Part 1
In the last little while it’s become more important for me and my family to have some emergency supplies set aside. After talking to everyone I know at…
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Flash Photography Tips – Intro to Softboxes
In a perfect world, photographic umbrellas are all we would need to control our lighting. However, there are some cases when you need more control and directionality from…
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Book Publishing – Common Terms and Definitions
As I mentioned my writing resources article, there’s more to writing a book than just writing. There are two parts to getting your book idea into the hands…
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Photoshop Tips – Create a Custom Halftone Design
The halftone pattern is one of those design elements that never seems to get old. You can make your designs even more timeless by getting creative with your…