How to force all links to open in a new window
Jan 3, 2010
Many of today’s bandwidth-intensive multi-media websites take forever to load, even with a fast Internet connection. This is primarily due to scripts running in the background and/or ads being served from an external server. One of the most frustrating things about browsing sites like this is the time it takes to return to where you left off [...]
Do you really own your domain name?
Nov 30, 2009
If you own a website that was built by someone else, do you really “own” the domain name? Chances are you do not. One of the most common errors people make when hiring web developers to build their websites is allowing them to register the domain name on their behalf instead of registering it themselves. [...]
Are extended warranties good buys?
Oct 25, 2009
These days it’s harder than ever to buy something without having to listen to a sales pitch for an extended warranty, and many consumers are confused about whether it really makes sense to buy one. I’m certainly not an expert on consumer affairs, but as someone who has both bought and sold extended warranties in [...]
How to winterize your lawnmower
Oct 17, 2009
Most modern lawnmowers will last for many years if they are properly cared for and maintained, and with winter quickly approaching it’s time to start thinking about storing them until spring. But simply locking your mower in a shed and forgetting about it until April isn’t good enough. Here are a few tips for properly [...]
Diagnosing problems with your riding lawnmower
Oct 4, 2009
When Cheria and I purchased our current home we quickly agreed that mowing our 3 acre lawn with a push mower would be out of the question. With that in mind, off to Lowes we went to buy a riding lawnmower. The model we selected was a Husqvarna YTH-2448 with a 48 inch cutting deck, [...]
Dealing with Tinnitus
Aug 28, 2009
Like me, you might be one of the millions of Americans who have persistent Tinnitus. I have spent quite some time researching ways to deal with the constant ringing in my ears, and this article details much of what I have learned.
The unpleasant and often debilitating ailment of Tinnitus can manifest itself in a number of ways. The [...]
Using your notebook as a desktop PC
Aug 7, 2009
In times past, folks who traveled on business would use a desktop PC in the office and at home, while using a notebook computer when out on the road. But these days notebooks are faster and more powerful than even the most powerful desktops of just a few short years ago, so a growing number [...]
Home grown tomatoes
Aug 2, 2009
Do you like tomatoes? Me too, especially the juicy, vine-ripened ones that can only come from a garden. I eat tomatoes year round, but every time I taste a “hothouse” tomato in the wintertime I’m reminded just how much better they are straight from the field. You might not be a farmer, or even have [...]
