A few years ago (2000? 2001?), I reviewed my first CMS for an online magazine. It was overwhelming, but I researched CMSes in general because it was important to write about it from the company’s perspective and not my own as a single user with simpler needs. The CMS, at the time, was of good … Read more
Those who know me recognize my penchant for an organized system for everything including the house, computer, and cubicle. Over the years, I’ve adapted various strategies for keeping my email box clean. Too often, I’ve had on occasions when I saw others’ email boxes and just squirmed at the clutter. One person had a long … Read more
I didn’t start drinking coffee until after I graduated from college. I never pulled in an all-nighter — geeky, I know. Now, I can’t start my morning without a good cup along with the newspaper. Between the single serve coffee brewers and the single-serving coffee can heats itself, coffee has been given a fresh look. … Read more
I’ve bent Excel over backwards doing things that it’s not meant to do. I believe I’m an average user, maybe a notch above. This means knowing some of the lesser known tricks, but not a pro at pivots or creating elaborate financial spreadsheets. I have used pivots, but nothing heavy-duty. This book is 820 pages, … Read more
The wireless network in my house went haywire. It worked on three PCs, one had a horrible connection, and one can’t connect. Between Paul and me, we spent a lot of time researching and trying to figure out the problem. We narrowed down the possibilities few by doing tests. Paul is the network king in … Read more
After reading a few pages of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life, I’m hooked. This book takes about an hour to read and has a lifelong impact. The title implies exploring other questions based on the original question. However, the real story is about personal accountability in … Read more
The November issue of eNewsletter Journal went out today. A reader alerted me to an embarrassing mistake and how the order form for the blog needs improvement. Here it is in his own words: I tried to buy the How to Start a Business Blog etc article, but when I chose Credit Card, trying to … Read more
In Memoriam Glenn Elliot January 10, 1968 – November 13, 2004 You are loved and missed very much.
If you’re not familiar with O’Reilly’s cookbook series (image of layout), they’re books with a basic formula: Problem, Solution, and Discussion sections for every ‘recipe.’ Each recipe is a script, program, command, or piece of code for implementing within a large part of a whole. Simple example, you’re creating a Web site and you need … Read more
With a sub-title of, “The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything,” the book makes a big promise, which might make a doubter out of a reviewer. Note that “starting anything” refers to a business, not a career, school, or hobby. Obviously, it’s impossible to create a comprehensive book of business best practices because every … Read more