Mike Beato Blog
How to change a navigation link into a call to action button outside the nav area
How to format and position a WordPress navigation item into a call-to-action button and place it outside the normal navigation area.
Facebook is getting into the gig economy
Facebook has partnered with cleaning and services companies Handy, HomeAdvisor, and Porch to bring cleaning and other such services to Marketplace in the US....
Review of Fellowes PowerShred 99Ci Shredder
After shredding a few piles of paper, it was clear that my 11-year-old shredder wasn’t up to the task and it was time for an upgrade. But which shredder should I purchase?
Review of the Ninja Loop smartphone case add-on
I’ve spent the last week using the Ninja Loop attachment to my smartphone case. It provides a secure grip on my expensive investment.
Review of UAG Folio Case for iPad Air 2
My hands-on review of the UAG (Urban Armor Gear) Folio Case for iPad Air 2. I’ve been using a thinner minamilist case but wanted something with more protection.
Running storage belt review
Do you need an easy, reliable way to carry items while you run or walk? After trying many storage belts, here is the best one I’ve found.
E-waste drop-off site for Amherst NY residents
The Town of Amherst Highway Department offers free drop-off of approved electronic waste (e-waste) at 1042 N Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY.
How to get around the Adobe Creative Cloud Application U44M1I210 error
The Adobe Creative Cloud application is the company’s sole method for installing and updating its software suite. Clicking its update button is supposed to work smoothly, but mine always stops during the update with a U44M1I210 error message:
How to make printed Excel gridlines thinner in Mac Office 2016
The default gridline appearance in Excel for Mac Office 2016 is thick and black. Here’s how to make the printed gridlines thinner and lighter.
How to destroy the contents of a hard drive before recycling
It’s no secret that you shouldn’t recycle a computer with all your data still on it. Here’s a low-tech way to ensure the stored information is unrecoverable by anyone else.