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explain
Stop LinkedIn Autoplay video
AKA Let’s ignore the browser settings and force a video to play unless explicitly disabled.
Stopping autoscroll
Autoscroll is to ADHD what being slapped over the head with a dead fish is to everyone else…
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
Paypal may submit personal information to Equifax.
My personal Paypal account has encountered an unexpected problem. I received a warning that I need to confirm my identity with them.
Fix MS teams suddenly defaulting to USB audio
Over the past week I’ve found whenever I use the Microsoft Teams app, the audio is blasting out of the monitor speakers instead of the default speakers.
Fix MS Edge URL paste issue
Some applications are actually helpful. Others try and fail. This week, Microsoft Edge browser is in the latter category.
The problem with writing
Explaining the difference between throwing words at a page and clear communication…
Fresh squeezed baby
Mineral oil for tool sharpening and lubrication can be found in an unexpected place…
Move a wordpress website to Dreamhost
I’ve been putting off a big job to consolidate websites from two Dreamhost accounts…
Cannot access firefox account
Firefox account reverts to very old username and password…
Turn your pets into their profit
I own a cat, not a panther…
The password trade-off
An article written and distributed to teachers and parents using the uEducateUs product…
Belief isn’t fact
…or why my can’t isn’t going to make me a banana milkshake for breakfast…
Stealing the crown jewels
How to avoid losing your client’s private data, and then your business…
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
Why SMS and Email are better than Facebook
Membership models benefit the vendor not the consumer…
The Samsung Smart TV isn’t
How overengineering can hobble user experience
analyze
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
Give us the money or the kid gets it!
Today I received a long copywriting letter which made me want to wash my head in a bucket of water.
The edge case isn’t
For every clever idea there’s what’s called an “edge case”, a situation no-one thought about and which is assumed to be a rare event.
Maths sucks
People hate mathematics but I think it’s because it’s so abstract…
When is a checkbox not a checkbox?
A checkbox that does nothing, a message that doesn’t look like a link? Sounds like a Dark Pattern to me…
The Cheese of Doom
Manufacturers are changing the name of a pretty ordinary cheese…
Playing the man
If you play the man during an argument, you’re making things personal rather than arguing the facts…
Belief isn’t fact
…or why my can’t isn’t going to make me a banana milkshake for breakfast…
review
Clippy returns as Powerpoint Designer
Powerpoint designer is that annoying co-worker who hovers over your shoulder telling you how to do your work…
The edge case isn’t
For every clever idea there’s what’s called an “edge case”, a situation no-one thought about and which is assumed to be a rare event.
Media player product reviews
How hard can it be to find a simple to use Video Player for Windows 10?
The Samsung Smart TV isn’t
How overengineering can hobble user experience
Filmblerg.com
I wrote film and TV reviews for Filmblerg for about three years…
Star Trek Into Darkness - a review
The movie that proved spectacle is no substitute for a coherent story…
writing
Writing tools
Or how to lose work because of proprietary file formats.
Chapter versus Structure
What’s the best way to build a story?
The problem with writing
Explaining the difference between throwing words at a page and clear communication…
Character and Plot
The dark winter’s night that informed the book…
Marketing collateral for Linked Success
The client needed a brochure template that made it quick and easy to update and sent out…
Book updates
This is my big project, a novel that’s been through more rewrites than I can remember…
clients
Marketing collateral for Linked Success
The client needed a brochure template that made it quick and easy to update and sent out…
mamori.io
I’m writing end-to-end tutorials for the Mamori.io database security product…
Copywriting for Linked Success
I’m writing copy online help and have setup a new corporate websites for Linked Success…
Filmblerg.com
I wrote film and TV reviews for Filmblerg for about three years…
Online Services
I’ve helped a number of small businesses build a web presence…
security
Cannot access firefox account
Firefox account reverts to very old username and password…
Turn your pets into their profit
I own a cat, not a panther…
The password trade-off
An article written and distributed to teachers and parents using the uEducateUs product…
mamori.io
I’m writing end-to-end tutorials for the Mamori.io database security product…
Stealing the crown jewels
How to avoid losing your client’s private data, and then your business…
copywriting
Marketing collateral for Linked Success
The client needed a brochure template that made it quick and easy to update and sent out…
Copywriting for Linked Success
I’m writing copy online help and have setup a new corporate websites for Linked Success…
Filmblerg.com
I wrote film and TV reviews for Filmblerg for about three years…
Online Services
I’ve helped a number of small businesses build a web presence…
dark pattern
Stop LinkedIn Autoplay video
AKA Let’s ignore the browser settings and force a video to play unless explicitly disabled.
Paypal may submit personal information to Equifax.
My personal Paypal account has encountered an unexpected problem. I received a warning that I need to confirm my identity with them.
Turn your pets into their profit
I own a cat, not a panther…
When is a checkbox not a checkbox?
A checkbox that does nothing, a message that doesn’t look like a link? Sounds like a Dark Pattern to me…
mamori
mamori.io
I’m writing end-to-end tutorials for the Mamori.io database security product…
Stealing the crown jewels
How to avoid losing your client’s private data, and then your business…
Online Services
I’ve helped a number of small businesses build a web presence…
firefox
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
Cannot access firefox account
Firefox account reverts to very old username and password…
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
internet
Move a wordpress website to Dreamhost
I’ve been putting off a big job to consolidate websites from two Dreamhost accounts…
Turn your pets into their profit
I own a cat, not a panther…
Stealing the crown jewels
How to avoid losing your client’s private data, and then your business…
linkedsuccess
Marketing collateral for Linked Success
The client needed a brochure template that made it quick and easy to update and sent out…
The password trade-off
An article written and distributed to teachers and parents using the uEducateUs product…
Copywriting for Linked Success
I’m writing copy online help and have setup a new corporate websites for Linked Success…
microsoft
Fix MS teams suddenly defaulting to USB audio
Over the past week I’ve found whenever I use the Microsoft Teams app, the audio is blasting out of the monitor speakers instead of the default speakers.
Fix MS Edge URL paste issue
Some applications are actually helpful. Others try and fail. This week, Microsoft Edge browser is in the latter category.
When is a checkbox not a checkbox?
A checkbox that does nothing, a message that doesn’t look like a link? Sounds like a Dark Pattern to me…
book
Chapter versus Structure
What’s the best way to build a story?
Character and Plot
The dark winter’s night that informed the book…
Book updates
This is my big project, a novel that’s been through more rewrites than I can remember…
ADHD
Stopping autoscroll
Autoscroll is to ADHD what being slapped over the head with a dead fish is to everyone else…
Clippy returns as Powerpoint Designer
Powerpoint designer is that annoying co-worker who hovers over your shoulder telling you how to do your work…
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
jekyll
mamori.io
I’m writing end-to-end tutorials for the Mamori.io database security product…
Online Services
I’ve helped a number of small businesses build a web presence…
wordpress
Move a wordpress website to Dreamhost
I’ve been putting off a big job to consolidate websites from two Dreamhost accounts…
Online Services
I’ve helped a number of small businesses build a web presence…
movie
Filmblerg.com
I wrote film and TV reviews for Filmblerg for about three years…
Star Trek Into Darkness - a review
The movie that proved spectacle is no substitute for a coherent story…
humour
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
Brexit = Fight Club
Boris Johnson is Jack’s smirking alter-ego, Marla is Domenic Cummings. It all makes sense now.
ux
Media player product reviews
How hard can it be to find a simple to use Video Player for Windows 10?
The Samsung Smart TV isn’t
How overengineering can hobble user experience
christmas
Give us the money or the kid gets it!
Today I received a long copywriting letter which made me want to wash my head in a bucket of water.
Christmas Dinner - Serves 4
Follow these simple instructions to create the best Christmas Dinner ever.
database
mamori.io
I’m writing end-to-end tutorials for the Mamori.io database security product…
Stealing the crown jewels
How to avoid losing your client’s private data, and then your business…
logical fallacy
Playing the man
If you play the man during an argument, you’re making things personal rather than arguing the facts…
Belief isn’t fact
…or why my can’t isn’t going to make me a banana milkshake for breakfast…
video
Stop LinkedIn Autoplay video
AKA Let’s ignore the browser settings and force a video to play unless explicitly disabled.
Media player product reviews
How hard can it be to find a simple to use Video Player for Windows 10?
apps
Writing tools
Or how to lose work because of proprietary file formats.
The edge case isn’t
For every clever idea there’s what’s called an “edge case”, a situation no-one thought about and which is assumed to be a rare event.
edge
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
Fix MS Edge URL paste issue
Some applications are actually helpful. Others try and fail. This week, Microsoft Edge browser is in the latter category.
teams
Fix MS teams suddenly defaulting to USB audio
Over the past week I’ve found whenever I use the Microsoft Teams app, the audio is blasting out of the monitor speakers instead of the default speakers.
Fix MS Edge URL paste issue
Some applications are actually helpful. Others try and fail. This week, Microsoft Edge browser is in the latter category.
audio
Set default music player in Windows 10
Perform these steps if you can’t select the default music player you want.
Fix MS teams suddenly defaulting to USB audio
Over the past week I’ve found whenever I use the Microsoft Teams app, the audio is blasting out of the monitor speakers instead of the default speakers.
windows 10
Set default music player in Windows 10
Perform these steps if you can’t select the default music player you want.
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
linked success
Online Services
I’ve helped a number of small businesses build a web presence…
nonfiction
Star Trek Into Darkness - a review
The movie that proved spectacle is no substitute for a coherent story…
star trek
Star Trek Into Darkness - a review
The movie that proved spectacle is no substitute for a coherent story…
JJ Abrams
Star Trek Into Darkness - a review
The movie that proved spectacle is no substitute for a coherent story…
television
Filmblerg.com
I wrote film and TV reviews for Filmblerg for about three years…
brexit
Brexit = Fight Club
Boris Johnson is Jack’s smirking alter-ego, Marla is Domenic Cummings. It all makes sense now.
fight club
Brexit = Fight Club
Boris Johnson is Jack’s smirking alter-ego, Marla is Domenic Cummings. It all makes sense now.
samsung
The Samsung Smart TV isn’t
How overengineering can hobble user experience
digital tv
The Samsung Smart TV isn’t
How overengineering can hobble user experience
stereo audio
The Samsung Smart TV isn’t
How overengineering can hobble user experience
family
Christmas Dinner - Serves 4
Follow these simple instructions to create the best Christmas Dinner ever.
alcohol abuse
Christmas Dinner - Serves 4
Follow these simple instructions to create the best Christmas Dinner ever.
justifiable homicide
Christmas Dinner - Serves 4
Follow these simple instructions to create the best Christmas Dinner ever.
communication
Why SMS and Email are better than Facebook
Membership models benefit the vendor not the consumer…
Why SMS and Email are better than Facebook
Membership models benefit the vendor not the consumer…
instant messaging
Why SMS and Email are better than Facebook
Membership models benefit the vendor not the consumer…
membership
Why SMS and Email are better than Facebook
Membership models benefit the vendor not the consumer…
eff
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
electronic frontier foundation
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
privacy badger
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
brightcove
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
jw player
Block autoplay videos with Privacy Badger
There’s a few websites I visit for news and other stuff that have embedded video on some pages. And the video starts playing regardless of how hard I try to ...
data breach
Stealing the crown jewels
How to avoid losing your client’s private data, and then your business…
politics
Playing the man
If you play the man during an argument, you’re making things personal rather than arguing the facts…
millennial
Playing the man
If you play the man during an argument, you’re making things personal rather than arguing the facts…
conservatives
Playing the man
If you play the man during an argument, you’re making things personal rather than arguing the facts…
documentation
mamori.io
I’m writing end-to-end tutorials for the Mamori.io database security product…
client
The password trade-off
An article written and distributed to teachers and parents using the uEducateUs product…
racism
The Cheese of Doom
Manufacturers are changing the name of a pretty ordinary cheese…
bigotry
The Cheese of Doom
Manufacturers are changing the name of a pretty ordinary cheese…
political correctness
The Cheese of Doom
Manufacturers are changing the name of a pretty ordinary cheese…
ethics
Turn your pets into their profit
I own a cat, not a panther…
bitwarden
Cannot access firefox account
Firefox account reverts to very old username and password…
password
Cannot access firefox account
Firefox account reverts to very old username and password…
dreamhost
Move a wordpress website to Dreamhost
I’ve been putting off a big job to consolidate websites from two Dreamhost accounts…
website
Move a wordpress website to Dreamhost
I’ve been putting off a big job to consolidate websites from two Dreamhost accounts…
carpentry
Fresh squeezed baby
Mineral oil for tool sharpening and lubrication can be found in an unexpected place…
wood
Fresh squeezed baby
Mineral oil for tool sharpening and lubrication can be found in an unexpected place…
mineral oil
Fresh squeezed baby
Mineral oil for tool sharpening and lubrication can be found in an unexpected place…
microsoft word
Marketing collateral for Linked Success
The client needed a brochure template that made it quick and easy to update and sent out…
mathematics
Maths sucks
People hate mathematics but I think it’s because it’s so abstract…
art
Maths sucks
People hate mathematics but I think it’s because it’s so abstract…
drama
Maths sucks
People hate mathematics but I think it’s because it’s so abstract…
android
The edge case isn’t
For every clever idea there’s what’s called an “edge case”, a situation no-one thought about and which is assumed to be a rare event.
ux design
The edge case isn’t
For every clever idea there’s what’s called an “edge case”, a situation no-one thought about and which is assumed to be a rare event.
charity
Give us the money or the kid gets it!
Today I received a long copywriting letter which made me want to wash my head in a bucket of water.
long copy
Give us the money or the kid gets it!
Today I received a long copywriting letter which made me want to wash my head in a bucket of water.
gatekeeping
Fix MS teams suddenly defaulting to USB audio
Over the past week I’ve found whenever I use the Microsoft Teams app, the audio is blasting out of the monitor speakers instead of the default speakers.
paypal
Paypal may submit personal information to Equifax.
My personal Paypal account has encountered an unexpected problem. I received a warning that I need to confirm my identity with them.
equifax
Paypal may submit personal information to Equifax.
My personal Paypal account has encountered an unexpected problem. I received a warning that I need to confirm my identity with them.
consumerism
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
analog
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
digital
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
low-tech
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
high-tech
Pro 6 Aspen Stairmill Stair Climber
A huge proportion of consumer items are high-tech solutions looking for a problem.
dark-pattern
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
web browser
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
chrome
Stop autoplay videos in Firefox, Edge and Chrome
Autoplay videos are a dark pattern because they draw attention to themselves…
powerpoint
Clippy returns as Powerpoint Designer
Powerpoint designer is that annoying co-worker who hovers over your shoulder telling you how to do your work…
Windows
Clippy returns as Powerpoint Designer
Powerpoint designer is that annoying co-worker who hovers over your shoulder telling you how to do your work…
Microsoft Office
Clippy returns as Powerpoint Designer
Powerpoint designer is that annoying co-worker who hovers over your shoulder telling you how to do your work…
web
Stopping autoscroll
Autoscroll is to ADHD what being slapped over the head with a dead fish is to everyone else…
tools
Writing tools
Or how to lose work because of proprietary file formats.
ms word
Writing tools
Or how to lose work because of proprietary file formats.
file format
Writing tools
Or how to lose work because of proprietary file formats.
atom
Writing tools
Or how to lose work because of proprietary file formats.
Stop LinkedIn Autoplay video
AKA Let’s ignore the browser settings and force a video to play unless explicitly disabled.
musicbee
Set default music player in Windows 10
Perform these steps if you can’t select the default music player you want.
music
Set default music player in Windows 10
Perform these steps if you can’t select the default music player you want.