On July 6th, I published an article about Key Resellers. As part of that article I wanted to actually participate in the market to see what it’s like, to get a better understanding. Unfortunately, that did not make into the Read More …
So I’ve been owing this update for awhile, if your are just tuning in last fall I made an article on dash cams and outlined why you should have one. I then went on the journey of trying to get Read More …
Ah, the world of digital security. Computer security is a gaping pink elephant in the room. The digital world has allowed for so many wonderful things, but us humans, we have an ugly side. Petty thievery, scamary, are ubiquitous on Read More …
Ever try to get a cheaper version of Windows? Windows 10 is about $140, although you can get a little cheaper if you have a student email (student discounts). That’s still pretty expensive. What about Microsoft Office? It’s about $140 Read More …
Last spring, the repressive regime of winter was in a full rout. Days were getting longer, lawns were getting greener. Stalks of grass standing at attention. Lawnmowers were everywhere, crisscrossing grassy fields. Then I saw the most baffling thing – Read More …
You can’t drive a car if you can’t see where you’re going. You can’t pilot your financial kingdom if you have no way of knowing what’s going on. I’ve heard it a billion times – “oh i know what I’m Read More …
Nostalgia, It’s almost spring (?). Spring brings on longer day light, blue skies, patches of un-melted resilient snow and warmth. Spring is an era of unmitigated nostalgia. As a teenager it was the season that brought on an unabridged freedom Read More …
My 8 readers, welcome to a Frugal Nexus rant. Today, upon the freezing rain and gusty winds I braved a drive to go to Best Buy. I wish I could yell “Jokes!” right now, but I can’t because this really Read More …
Last year I built a computer. The day I pulled out the precision screw-drivers, grasped my cigar, and poured a rum & coke, was January 11th 2016 it was that day I assembled my build. But like a nocturnal Read More …
It’s review time, and I throw myself under the frugal microscope. A new job, more money, but a murky future! Historical review My modern paradigm of frugality comes from being a poor university student, a trope that is as cliche Read More …