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There’s an old saying that goes something like “Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”
While you can’t really do anything about the weather, if you like keeping tabs on it there’s an easy way to get the current weather conditions for virtually any locality, in seconds.
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Question from Kyle: I have a high-end MacBook Pro that I currently use for both work and pleasure.
The “pleasure” part consists almost exclusively of watching YouTube videos, and I watch a LOT of them.
I’d like to purchase a good, but cheap 2nd laptop just for watching YouTube, and I need some advice.
A friend recommended that I skip Windows this time and get a Chromebook instead. I’d love to have your opinion on that. [Read more…]
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Question from Marie: You never cease to amaze me, Rick. It seems like you have an answer for every question that people ask of you.
How on earth do you remember all the obscure and complicated tech stuff that we’re always asking you about? Do you have a photographic memory or something? [Read more…]
Boats exist in an environment actively trying to destroy them. The combination of direct sunlight, constant moisture, and abrasive salt creates a perfect storm for rapid wear and tear.
While modern fiberglass and marine-grade aluminum are tough, they are not invincible. Left unchecked, a single season of heavy use quickly translates into chalky hulls, rusted hardware, and compromised decking.
Protecting your vessel isn’t about obsessing over a showroom shine. It is about preserving the structural integrity of the machine so it remains safe, reliable, and out of the repair yard. [Read more…]
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Like most people in this era of ubiquitous cell phones, you probably send at least one or two text messages each day – and perhaps even hundreds.
But have you ever sent one to yourself?
Your mobile phone is one of the best tools available for taking short notes and sending reminders to yourself about things you see and hear about throughout the day.
Here’s an example: [Read more…]