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Gordon Meyer
Home automation and instructional design expert.
Interests: conjuring, sociology, technology as applied to everyday life.
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Shower without getting wet
Speaking of injuries that prevent you from taking a shower, I can recommend Welmedix No Rinse Body Wash as a helpful tool. It's especially useful if you're wearing a cast or splint that you can't get wet. It's a foam... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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So long, Esquire (sort of)
I have subscribed to Esquire for at least 30 years. I can't even remember when I first subscribed, but I have always enjoyed what I considered to be America's best magazine. Except that the last few years have seen a... Continue reading
Posted May 25, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Best ankle compression sleeve
I used to suffer from chronic swelling in an ankle that was injured long ago. I've tried a lot of compression methods -- which do help -- but by far the best one was this Kunto Fitness Ankle Brace. Not... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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My Allstate Debacle
Several years ago I was in a serious car accident. On my way home from work, over the Christmas break, I was "t-boned" at an intersection by a homeless person driving a '70s Monte Carlo at high speed. The other... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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The best crappy DVD player you'll ever own
This Craig DVD Player is simultaneously horrible and fantastic. (Yes, Craig is still in business, or at least it's a brand that survives. I remember them from when I was a kid.) It's made from the thinnest, ugliest plastic you'll... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Markdown tables in Ulysses and Marked 2
If your multi-markdown tables in a Ulysses document are not rendering correctly in Marked 2, make sure there is a blank line before and after the table. I wasted 20 minutes of my life before figuring out this user-hostile requirement.... Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Know when Alexa is listening
The news is filled with stories about the Amazon Echo devices are spying on you. Well, that's overstated and ill-defined. (You've consented, so technically it's not "spying'.) The Echo devices do indeed record what's going on in your room. They... Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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The Best Long Shoulder Strap
I'm a fan of Timbuk2 bags (based in San Francisco) but not too long ago they made the foolish decision to shorten all the shoulder straps on their bags. I'm sure this saves them a few cents, but it makes... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Book Review: Make your own Twine Games!
Posted Mar 24, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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A good electric kettle
My electric water kettle, which was a $10 purchase from Fry's appliance article nearly 15 years ago, needed to be replaced. It still worked, but the rubber coating on the handle was getting sticky and disintegrating. After far too much... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Book Review: The Battle of Lincoln Park
Posted Mar 2, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Why does my Raspberry Pi Zero W constantly crash during startup?
It's your power supply. Trust me, it is. Just shut up and try a different one already. Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Alternative to crutches
Let's face it, crutches suck. They hurt, they're awkward, and you're basically helpless. They are also dangerous in wet or slippery conditions. When I was laid up last year, a friend suggested that I try using a walker instead. This... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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When you can’t shower after surgery
A year ago I was laid up from surgery and couldn’t bathe. Prior to undergoing the knife I had discovered Dude Wipes, which are coincidentally from a company in the my neighborhood. Although mostly marketed for post-workout cleanup, they work... Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Book Review: Chicago’s Best Dive Bars
Posted Feb 17, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Using an alias with WorkMail / Exchange iOS 12 mail
See the title of this post. You can't do this. :( The workaround is to add the AWS WorkMail account as an IMAP account instead of Exchange. Then you can add additional sending mail addresses to the account. A bummer,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Book Review: True Ogden Scandals
Posted Feb 3, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Big Grab Bag of INSTEON modules for sale
I am selling my cache of INSTEON smart home modules. If you're a home automator using this technology, it's the bargain of the century for spares and expansion. See my eBay listing here. Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Three Ways To Improve Rental Cars
Posted Feb 1, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Yes! A surprise ending is a good idea. Perhaps if I return to the bar and find him reading my damn book!
Commented Jan 29, 2019 on The Reader at Gordon Meyer
The Reader
I was thrown out of a tavern today. It was early afternoon and I was seated at the otherwise empty bar, reading a book. The bartender was filling my second draft and said to me “You can’t read at the bar.” “Pardon me?” I replied, even though I had heard him perfectly well. I expected a joking co...
Book Review: A People's Guide to Publishing
A People's Guide to Publishing: Build a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful, Book Business the Ground Up Author: Joe Biel This is a relatively short review because I didn't give this book the in-depth reading it deserves. As an author, I was... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Book Review: Cemetery Maps
Posted Jan 21, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Book Review: Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out
Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out: Goose Island, Anheuser-Busch, and How Craft Beer Became Big Business. Author: Josh Noel Whew, I'm parched after typing out that title. Talk about a mouthful. I have to wonder if it's not a nod to... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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Monsieur Paul = a gem at DisneyWorld
Living in Chicago I have an embarrassing richness of world-class restaurants at which to dine. And anyone who has seen me in person can attest that I apparently take frequent advantage of this easy access! On a recent trip to... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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The sad decline of Amazon Prime
I was a very early subscriber to Amazon Prime because it offered a great deal on fast shipping. I easily earned back the cost of the program over the course of a year, and I loved receiving my orders quickly.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2019 at Gordon Meyer
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