Weekly Wheaties

https://youtu.be/vQ4Rkqxp9GA Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pA...

https://youtu.be/t-OhnmDGPX0 Scope, Time, and Budget - all while keeping quality in mind!   Success vs Redundancy   Reactive vs Proactive   Preparing for failure     Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pA...    Photo by Firmbee.com on Unsplash   https://unsplash.com/photos/jrh5lA...

https://youtu.be/7ROtKFrZOJk Have a 'commute' time.  Getting in the right mindset.  Have a specific location in your home.  Change clothes, and take a shower.  Keep a "work" routine.  Make to-do lists!     Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pA...    Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/n7Cq2rdd73...

Weekly Wheaties 16 - The Importance of Project Management

What to include on your resume.  Including your portfolio and educational experience.  Learning how to frame 'jobs' and use different experiences.   What 3 references should you use?   What to do once your hired?  Ask questions!  Be a sponge!  Be willing to help do things outside of your job description when appropriate.  What about the "we don't do it...

Go to class! Get to know your professors.  Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find a note taking system that works for you. Befriend other classmates and share notes.   App Pick:  Otter.ai https://apps.apple.com/us/app/otter-transcribe-voice-notes/id1276437113   Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxR...

Should you join the workforce, the military, or enroll in college?  What profession would you like to be in?  What if I told you there are jobs that exist you don’t know about!  What degree would you like to pursue?  Do you have a plan?  Or a backup?   Now your job is to find a job or go to school.  Your next job is to become a lifelong learner.   https://yo...

Weekly Wheaties Episode 12: How to Keep Safe From Scammers in Person and Online How to recognize potential scams and help mitigate them.  Including phone calls (obvious car warranties, FBI/tax issues, and any “cold calling” you hadn’t first inquired about);  Emails (check the sender and don't click anything); texts (random numbers or emails - especially numbers appearing as emails); and...

What are Saas? What about Open Source or Alternative software?  What about Free, Freemium, and Trial softwares?  Comparing Free vs Paid, lost features, and limitations.     App Pick:  AppSumo https://youtu.be/sA1e7r0Ige4  After recording this episode, I was accepted as an AppSumo Affiliate Program.  There's no pressure to buy from them, or buy any SaaS, but if you decide to, please use my affiliat...

Buy new or used? Wait on sales? How long should it last you?  What minimum specs? When to buy? Wait as long as you can and buy the most expensive you can..  Tvs vs Smart Tvs  Repurposing inexpensive or outdated technology    Useful websites: Woot.com Joinhoney.com CamelCamelCamel.com Macofalltrades.com   Blog Post: http://the41wheat.com/2020/07/the-power-of-peer-press...

How do I know my password is secure?  What is entropy?  How long should my password be?  A seamless experience will security that may cost, or free with issues and hassles? --- Convenience vs security --- App Pick:  Bitwarden https://youtube.com/shorts/K3hXyL5l5lo Blog Posts: http://the41wheat.com/2021/11/the-importance-of-proper-passwords-and-account-management/ http://the41wh...

How to buy things online safely and securely.  How trust works with websites,  employees, and security.  Using PayPal, Venmo, bank accounts, credit cards, debit cards, crypto, and Privacy.com   --- Security vs convenience ---   Have I been pwned ? https://haveibeenpwned.com/   Blog posts mentioned: http://the41wheat.com/2021/11/stay-safe-when-making-purchases-online-w...

What's your budget?  Do you have any minimum specs?   Size?  Speed?  Weight?  Storage? Will an iPad or other tablet suffice? Do you need 'gaming' specs?  Do you need special ports? Don't discount quality!    https://youtu.be/5wJ1-ANnwWc App pick:  Duet Display https://youtu.be/T9ib2aD4R7E   Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Cr...

What is Par?   Why Par 3, 4, and 5? What are the different clubs? What about different tee distances? How can I get started? Focusing on one club and swing, moving to driver, irons, wedges, and putting.   https://youtu.be/MQEaQpPGfXc App Pick - SwingU: https://youtube.com/shorts/Izmhe_cOEeI   Image is my own.   Taken at the Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club in Destin, F...

Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxRs&t=0s

How does the internet work?    How much bandwidth is need? What's the difference in download and upload speed? What about wifi vs wired connections?    App Pick of the Week 04 - Speedtest.net   https://youtube.com/shorts/g0M2mtk2_Ng   Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxRs&t=0s  ...

What shows and channels do you need?  Where to find them?  What about sports?  Cable replacements vs streaming services, bundles, and free services. https://www.justwatch.com/  https://www.suppose.tv/tv  How to Cut Cable and Join the Cord Cutters Revolution http://the41wheat.com/2019/12/how-to-cut-cable-and-join-the-cord-cutters-revolution/  Artist: Cheel | Track: Sun...

Tesla safety (autopilot, full-self driving [FSD], manufacturing), crash reports, regenerative breaking, and maintenance.   Photo by Bram Van Oost on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/WIhlNrqSysc    Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxRs

Charging (speeds and costs), range, and use case   Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxRs

Artist: Cheel | Track: Sunset Dream Used under the Creative Commons license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3pAs-MxRs