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Thwart spammers with this Gmail trick

Often when you sign up for useful, free websites online, they want your email address. They do this for security reasons (to confirm that you actually do want to sign up and that you are who you say you are). But some may have ulterior motives . . . . Continue reading “Thwart spammers with this Gmail trick” →

Posted on December 27, 2014December 25, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekTagged alias, email, gmail, google, spamLeave a comment

This $60 device could have saved him over $1,000

Let me tell you a horror story . . . . Continue reading “This $60 device could have saved him over $1,000” →

Posted on December 20, 2014January 1, 2015 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

On which holiday is your car most likely to be stolen?

Some holidays are better to steal cars on than others. At least, the thieves think so . . . . Continue reading “On which holiday is your car most likely to be stolen?” →

Posted on December 13, 2014December 19, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Has your internet slowed to a crawl?

Recently, I noticed almost overnight I was having problems with my internet connection. Something had changed because it wasn’t always so . . . . Continue reading “Has your internet slowed to a crawl?” →

Posted on December 6, 2014December 19, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

10 easy tips that can make Microsoft Word more productive for you

Engineers use Microsoft Word a lot. Especially those of us in the nuclear power industry. That’s why it pays to learn a few tricks. They can help save us time . . . . Continue reading “10 easy tips that can make Microsoft Word more productive for you” →

Posted on November 29, 2014December 19, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

Avoid Amazon’s Sales Tax

There is a way to avoid paying sales tax when buying from Amazon . . . . Continue reading “Avoid Amazon’s Sales Tax” →

Posted on November 22, 2014December 19, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Tip of the WeekLeave a comment

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