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Too many spam emails? Don't want to have to change your email address? There's a relatively easy workaround to the problem. I explain it in this short podcast.

Do squirrels steal the birds' food from your bird table? We had that problem. Here's how we fixed it with a steel pole and a plastic dome in such a way that everyone was happy. 

Ever received a suspicious-looking email from HMRC, the Tax Office? I have. This is how I dealt with it. And how HMRC dealt with it. I think it will surprise you.

Who is the best speaker at The Edge in Wigan? You'll probably realise that it certainly is NOT me. But I wanted to demonstrate how to get found on Google and other search engines. How did you find this podcast?

Tech it Easy takes techie topics and makes them easy. Easy to understand, and easy to apply.  In a brand new series, we've gone right back to basics.  But why should you get to a Tech it Easy workshop? Here's a great reason!

What is FIRETU?  It's similar to the FIRE movement but more achievable.  Here are 6 principles I used to attain early retirement at 57 so that I could pursue my own dreams.

Can laughter improve your health?  What does science and medicine say?  And perhaps more importantly, what happened on my live 'Laughter Lab' experiment?

Is it possible to be prejudiced, intolerant of other groups, or even xenophobic but not know it? Bob is about to discover something about his personality he didn't know existed. The Scene is Set: Bob has been awoken suddenly by a noise from the street below. So he dashes over to the window and parts the curtains slightly to look. What he sees shocks him.

Do you need a website or social media? The answer is both. In this podcast episode, I show you how the two can work together for maximum effect and customer engagement.

In March 2019, we went on the 2-night P&O Mini Cruise to Amsterdam from Hull. Here's what it's about - including practical things such as parking at the terminal, what the cabin's like, the ship's facilities and entertainment, transfers, and some ideas when visiting Amsterdam. 

What can you do when you're awoken suddenly in the early hours and can't get back to sleep? Here's a story of when I was awoken by a deluge of water at 3:30am. And three tips I use to try to get to sleep. 

You've pre-booked your train ticket, your seat is reserved, you're excited about the journey ahead, you relax. Then something very unexpected happens and the adventure begins.

When life throws problems at you, how can you respond well? In this podcast episode, I share a personal experience of how I learned some great stuff because my website crashed. And then we find out how to benefit from other people's life experience and wisdom.

How do you think up puns? By observing everyday life, by listening to people. Listen to Frank and Sarah's sad confusing story - which turns out funny when the truth emerges. It's a great play on words. Can you guess which though...

What can you do when you see standards falling all around? Is there a solution? How should you react? Here's a practical way to tackle the problem.

Social Champ versus Social Bee. I use both of them. But why? Which one is better? Which is best value? Which has more features? Which do I prefer? I share my opinions and discoveries in this podcast. Find out about Social Champ here Find out about Social Bee here

Do your New Year resolutions and goals seem unachievable? Try changing the colour of the goalposts and make the goals much more fun.

How do you create an unforgettable Christmas? How do you make memories which will last a lifetime? Here's a story of a vivid Christmas memory from my childhood - when I received a totally unexpected present - and an idea which will hardly cost anything but will create unforgettable memories.

Billy has just launched his small business and desperately wants it to be found on Google. But he has no clue about SEO. So he seeks me out in a busy cafe in the hope that I can help. Over a cup of tea, the penny drops for Billy and he leaves to dominate his corner of the world.

An over-sized school jacket taught me to be smart - but not to be the smartest person in the room. But why and how? Find out here.

Can paralysis be cured? Thankfully, there's a cutting-edge charity which brings that hope to many people.

Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. How can you be one of those five in someone's life? Does attitude make a difference? Can it change an outcome? When I tried being grateful after a parking ticket, a miracle happened...

Fed up of politics? Here's the alternative. It's the Fruit of the Earth Political Party, and we specialise in puns about fruit.

How would you respond if someone told you that you helped them out by sharing a bit of humour? Well, that's what my mate BIll said. But why?

How do you deal with negative people? Even more of a problem... how do you deal with negative family and friends? You interrupt them with kindness.