Freelance Gig Economy Expertise

I help you navigate in today’s gig economy by sharing the freelancing skills I’ve learned over the last 25+ years. Productivity tips, evaluating new products, learning new skills, finding clients, and billing for your hard work! You can benefit from my lengthy experience and success of working independently.

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.

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 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.

Save time by using Coinstar to count your spare change

Stop counting and rolling coins! A Coinstar kiosk quickly counts a coffee can of spare change and prints out a NO FEE gift card certificate.

Backup Strategies: Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy is the Best

Backblaze recommends a very simple backup strategy: Three backups, 2 local and 1 remote.

Quickly clean up your Mac desktop icons

Of course you should keep your Mac’s desktop clear of extraneous icons — but that’s easier said than done. This organizational technique is quick and easy — and It works great for me.

How to turn off YouTube’s Autoplay of Suggested Videos

YouTube has started loading and playing suggested videos after the current video ends. Most of the time, I do not want this to happen automatically. Fortunately, it’s simple to turn off.

I found the best iPad Air 2 case. And it’s only $13.

I was shopping for an iPad Air 2 case to protect it, yet not detract from its beautiful design. I found just what I was looking for. The price? Only $13!

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