Summary This page contains some mind exercises that are quick, easy, and effective. The image at the top of this page “Mind Your Head” is a photo from Pexels, a free service made possible by photographers donating their pictures to be used as stock photos. In this case, mind your head has a double meaning.… Continue reading Quick Mind Exercises 2022
Category: Learning
Book Report 2022
Summary This page offers some commentary on books for those interested in reading as an alternative to social media and source for a way to stimulate the mind. These entries are in chronological order with source and date as a heading. Some commentary is provided at the top of the page. Commentary TIME TRAVEL —… Continue reading Book Report 2022
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How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Introduction There are numerous advisories and guides to help people identify malicious emails. However, many of these documents are incomplete or incorrect. Some of the old guidelines to identify fake emails no longer apply. For example, in the past we were told to be suspicious of unknown senders, but to trust emails from people we… Continue reading How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Creating a MacOS Bootable Installation USB for Catalina, Mojave, or High Sierra
Introduction The following documentation and instructions are from the Apple website, knowledge-base support document number HT201372. This is the most helpful document available. This introduction has been added to specifically address Catalina. The missing component in the instructions below, and it’s an essential one, is that you need to have the desired OS installer downloaded… Continue reading Creating a MacOS Bootable Installation USB for Catalina, Mojave, or High Sierra
How to make a great cup of espresso coffee latte at home
Here’s how I make a great cup of espresso coffee latte at home using fresh roasted beans and an espresso machine. This is an excellent video for those new to working from home and wanting an alternative to their favorite coffee shop. Video produced 1-2 Apr 2020 by Greg Johnson of ResourcesForLife.com Equipment Used Canon… Continue reading How to make a great cup of espresso coffee latte at home
EDUCATION: With YouTube Learning, Home Schooling Just Got Easier
As a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic, home schooling is now mainstream, and Google is here to help with Learn at Home on YouTube. “As schools around the world close their buildings and families find themselves at home, we want to ensure that learning together continues. So we’re partnering with learning creators to… Continue reading EDUCATION: With YouTube Learning, Home Schooling Just Got Easier
Microsoft Edge Tips – Guide and Tutorial
If you’ve recently updated Windows 10 you may notice upon restarting your computer that there is an introductory welcome message with tips for using the Microsoft Edge browser. You probably closed out of the message thinking that it wasn’t a priority at that moment. Then you later didn’t know how to get back to it.… Continue reading Microsoft Edge Tips – Guide and Tutorial
Zoom.us Conferencing Software Download for Windows, Apple MacOS, iPhone, iPad, Linux, and Android
Summary If you’ve been searching on the Zoom.us website for their software downloads, you will likely have a hard time finding them. Below is a screenshot of their home page and nowhere will you find a link or button that says Download. After not finding the software on the Zoom website, your next step would… Continue reading Zoom.us Conferencing Software Download for Windows, Apple MacOS, iPhone, iPad, Linux, and Android
How to share or send photos on an Android smartphone.
This page offers instructions for sharing or sending photos on an Android smartphone using email or text message. Because each Android device is different, your screen will probably not look like the examples below. So, follow the general instructions. STEP 1 – Open Photos App Your smartphone should have a photos app that allows you… Continue reading How to share or send photos on an Android smartphone.
The Pitfalls of Direct-Marketing Business ‘Opportunities’ (or MLMs)
Home-Based Business When we hear the phrase “Home-Based Business,” what comes to mind? There are many turnkey micro-franchise ‘business opportunities’ that we’ve all heard of: Amway, Avon, Herbalife, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Nu Skin, etc. These businesses have a low cost of entry, and perhaps 80% of the work is already taken care of by the… Continue reading The Pitfalls of Direct-Marketing Business ‘Opportunities’ (or MLMs)
Recently Unemployed? Do This Immediately.
A Seismic Shift There are currently three powerful converging forces producing a seismic shift in today’s job market. This article provides you with some suggestions on how to position yourself for long-term career growth and financial wellbeing. The current conditions make this a critical time to start a home-based business that is compatible with social… Continue reading Recently Unemployed? Do This Immediately.