New Found Love: Business Mentoring

New Found Love: Business Mentoring

At the start of 2024, I was invited to be a mentor within the Geekdom Mentor network. What is Geekdom? Geekdom is a community-driven coworking space that empowers entrepreneurs through collaboration and community. They offer programs like Startup Bootcamp, helping people turn ideas into businesses with support from mentors, workshops, and other programming. It’s a…

Storms in the background with weather trucks on the road taken by noaa

Top iOS Weather Apps: How to Choose the Best One with Reliable Data Sources

I have become more obsessed with weather, not just for small talk, but because it’s fascinating how we forecast and track storms and other weather systems. Most weather forecasts are not accurate, I am sure everyone knows that. Most weather people on TV have the hated job of telling a whole city that it will…

My Right Hand Using a Mouse with a Keyboard on the Left

My Search for a Better Mouse That Works for My Hand

As someone who navigates the digital world differently due to a congenital disability from amniotic band syndrome, finding the proper input devices on my computer is more than just a matter of convenience—it’s essential for my productivity and comfort. When I was born, I required surgery for what is called amniotic band syndrome. Amniotic band…

Smart Home 2023 Apple Homekit White Design

My Move to HomeKit from Other Smart Home Platforms

I have tried many smart home platforms since buying my first smart home tech in 2014. I’ve gone through: Most recently, leaving the Google Home App. Why I started thinking about switching The problem I always find is these smart home devices all require their own apps, talk through the internet, and are often slow….

2023 and 2024 Year Folder

2023 Annual Review

I do a version of these annual reviews each year: I treat these reviews and look-backs as reflections and less as setting “New Year” resolutions. I know if I set any expectations, I won’t follow through. Instead, I put goals together and a plan of action. This helps me get the right mindset and know…

3 Mechanical Keyboards on Table

Mechanical Keyboards Setup 2023

A friend, Kyle McDonald, suggested a mechanical keyboard as a purchase. After succumbing to peer pressure and doing some research, I purchased a pre-built mechanical keyboard (Keychron). Since then, I have dived deeper into the world of mechanical keyboards, discovering different types of switches, custom boards, and other companies. My favorite part is the building…