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What Makes Fortified International Borders So Intriguing
What Makes Fortified International Borders So Intriguing
Have you ever wondered why people used to flock to the Iron Curtain just to be able to see the other side?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 17, 2018
What’s the Big Deal about Vinyl LP Records?
What’s the Big Deal about Vinyl LP Records?
Many thought that vinyl LP records would die a painful death with the advent of CDs but they are more popular than ever now.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 17, 2018
Are We Being Overwhelmed by Digital Technology?
Are We Being Overwhelmed by Digital Technology?
Is digital technology getting the better of us?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 17, 2018
The Notorious Powder-Actuated Nailgun
The Notorious Powder-Actuated Nailgun
The powder-actuated nailgun is, arguably, one of the most dangerous and abused piece of construction kit.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Overcoming Stress by Lucid Dreaming
Overcoming Stress by Lucid Dreaming
How the art of lucid dreaming can help alleviate stress levels and boost creativity.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
How to Safeguard Your Private Keys and Passwords
How to Safeguard Your Private Keys and Passwords
Don’t be an unfortunate victim to an enterprising hacker. Here’s a simple way to keep your passwords and private keys safe.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Why Can’t We Agree on One Sensible Date Format?
Why Can’t We Agree on One Sensible Date Format?
Can you tell me what day of the year 8/7/17 is on? No, you cannot.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Stop Buying More I.T. Products and Resources Than You Really Need
Stop Buying More I.T. Products and Resources Than You Really Need
Check out your ‘pantry’ before buying more software and IT services for your business. You may be surprised what you already have.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Beware Seat 9A: The Missing Window on Qantas!
Beware Seat 9A: The Missing Window on Qantas!
Want a window seat? Steer well away from Seat 9A!
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Qantas’s Bizarre Complimentary Drinks Policy
Qantas’s Bizarre Complimentary Drinks Policy
The most complicated and bizarre complimentary drinks policy revealed!
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
5 Hot Tips to Avoid Creating a ‘Database from Hell’
5 Hot Tips to Avoid Creating a ‘Database from Hell’
Here are five hot tips which could help you to control your database rather than your database controlling you.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Safety Fast
Safety Fast
A re-think on our absurd obsession of adopting lower and lower speed limits.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
11 Really Useful Pieces of Free Software
11 Really Useful Pieces of Free Software
Try exploring some of these amazing free pieces of software.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
But We Need Something to Track Our Project Now…!
But We Need Something to Track Our Project Now…!
Why not try implementing your own project tracking system with little or no corporate IT involvement?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
British Rail’s Secret Scheme Finally Revealed
British Rail’s Secret Scheme Finally Revealed
The rise and fall of British Rail’s ingenious scheme to attract more passenger traffic during the 1980s revealed.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
13 Things Worth Knowing Before Visiting China
13 Things Worth Knowing Before Visiting China
Having been to China several times, I never fail to stumble upon something which causes either disbelief, frustration or sheer surprise.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
10 Ways To Make Australian Roads a More Pleasurable Experience
10 Ways To Make Australian Roads a More Pleasurable Experience
Some of my pet bugbears with regard to Australia’s road design
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Enticing Today’s Teenagers to Write Computer Code
Enticing Today’s Teenagers to Write Computer Code
Does it matter if nobody was interested in computer programming anymore?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 16, 2018
Refreshable Excel Reports: A Real Quick And Dirty Solution to Business Reporting
Refreshable Excel Reports: A Real Quick And Dirty Solution to Business Reporting
The cheap and dirty solution to effective reporting
Shon Ellerton
Feb 14, 2018
Do You Really Need That Expensive Online Work Management System?
Do You Really Need That Expensive Online Work Management System?
Will your business benefit having that all-singing and all-dancing work-management system?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 14, 2018
Has the Internet Really Brought Us Any Closer Together?
Has the Internet Really Brought Us Any Closer Together?
Are we becoming too time-poor to effectively communicate with each other?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 14, 2018
Artificial Intelligence is Great… But only as Science Fiction
Artificial Intelligence is Great… But only as Science Fiction
Are we ready to accept true artificial intelligence? If so, how would you define artificial intelligence?
Shon Ellerton
Feb 14, 2018
Spreadsheets — Demons to Some, Angels to Others
Spreadsheets — Demons to Some, Angels to Others
Let’s bring up the subject of the most abused and addictive type of software known to the business world.
Shon Ellerton
Feb 14, 2018
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