At the grocery store I often end up in the self-checkout. I honestly prefer having a person ring up my purchases. However, most stores are switching to the self-checkout machines. Although the line up is usually shorter, I find any…
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Login Overload
I recently purchased a new smart TV. It was a replacement after almost a decade with the same model. Some of the changes were welcome. For example, the cost has come way down for a decent model. The new TVs…
The Art of Planning
When I feel overwhelmed with too much to do and not enough time, I always revert to lists. There’s something magical about writing everything down. Writing it down is even better when I can start grouping things, assessing priorities, and…
Thinking for Thinking’s Sake
Last weekend I had a random conversation with a legal executive from a technology company. Business was booming for the company. This was mostly because it specialized in AI, something everybody wants to have. She found it slightly ironic that…
The Lost Language of the Library
I grew up in the analog-age when we didn’t have quick access to information. Learning something meant a trip to the library. Or we had to ask around to find an expert. Mostly, we learned through reading books, articles, newspapers,…