We all hate getting into a shower before it has reached a stable temperature. When replacing our bathroom we looked at different shower options that would be simple to use with low vision. We found a solution that solves How to shower with the right temperature every time. We settled on the Aqualisa Visage Smart…Continue readingSight Loss Tip: How to shower with the right temperature every time
On first installing Fusion 2020 from Freedom Scientific on a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (i7 16GB Ram, SSD) it would work for a few minutes, but then just lock up when using Word or Outlook from Office 365. My CPU was at 100%, so I convinced my employer to upgrade the laptop, but that didn’t…Continue readingHow to fix Outlook and Word 365 performance issues with Fusion 2020 (Jaws/Zoomtext)
The Problem As I go through my sighgt loss journey, I have had to adapt along the way.One of the daily issues I encountered, was how to tell the difference between Shampoo and Conditioner in the shower. Both bottles are the same, except for a bit ot text. My wife has been kind enough to…Continue readingSight Loss Tip: How To Tell Between Shampoo And Conditioner?
As 2020 draws to an end, I wanted to share Reflecting on 20 years in IT. Twenty years ago I started my first job as IT Manager for a Food Testing Laboratory. At 18 I found myself being solely responsible for all IT across two sites. This was my dream job, and I was determined…Continue readingReflecting on 20 years in IT
Dark mode is taking the world by storm. Dark Mode is prefered by many due to the reduction in eyestrain. Microsoft Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android all offer dark mode options and many apps are following the trend, unfortunately it is taking much longer for websites to follow suit. In this article, I share how…Continue readingHow to turn any website to Dark Mode
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2015 – 2017 The missing years…
Back in my 2014 year end blog my wife was pregnant and I was looking for a new car. A lot has changed in the last 3 years. Sophie was born in January 2015 and changed our lives for the better. Sure, there are times when I would happily send her to her Grandparents for…Continue reading2015 – 2017 The missing years…
It was the middle of the night, looking after my newborn daughter when I first realised that we had become obsessed with metrics and key performance indicators: How many times has she fed? When was the last feed, was it within 4 hours? How many nappies, what type of nappy and the average per day?…Continue readingDo you use Metrics or KPI’s at home?
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A look back at 2014
It’s New Year’s Eve and like most I am thinking about what 2014 meant for me. Noteworthy events of 2014 1. After years of trying my wife is pregnant and we are expecting our first child in January. 2. I became an uncle to my first niece. 3. I said good bye to my Grandma.…Continue readingA look back at 2014
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5 tips to enjoy life more
1. Reflect on the positives Whether it is a good or a bad time in your life, it is important to take a few minutes to look for the positives. During the good times, looking for the positives helps heighten the enjoyment and provide perspective on how good life is. Finding the positives in the…Continue reading5 tips to enjoy life more
Most of us have a car and spend thousands of pounds per year on paying off the finance and servicing it, but most of us spend less than an hour a day in our cars. On the other hand we spend an average of eight hours a day in bed and typically spend less than…Continue readingShould we rethink our definition of ‘Value’?
