NEW: The VirtualBox Networking Primer

My first technical book is available now in paperback and Kindle Ebook format on Amazon.

The VirtualBox Networking Primer is a no-nonsense guide for the VirtualBox user taking their next steps into virtual networks.

When the Guide Becomes the Gatekeeper

Hard on the heels of the US congressional hearings questioning four of the tech giants, Google's latest 'feature' releases beg the question 'what happens when the guide becomes the gatekeeper? 

Living with a Linx 1010

I received a hand-me-down Windows 10 tablet a couple of years ago. As a form-factor and software combo, it didn't initially thrill me with joy. So, more than two years later, what's it like living with a Linx 1010? The TL;DR conclusion is down below.

Scroll to Text Contradicts Google's Aims

As a 'new' feature in Chrome and Edge browsers, Scroll to Text contradicts Google's aims.

Tested using AMP for some time now, Scroll to Text is a new way of deep-linking to search results.

The Self-Publishing Revolution Evolves

While the initial 'Kindle gold rush' may be history, the self-publishing revolution evolves.

Self-publishing was never a guaranteed path to traditional publishing and many of those who 'made it' have disappeared or moved on. Some have gone back to self publishing. The trad publishing business model continues to chew up and spit out authors in an increasingly dog-eat-dog arena dominated by five big players.

Rant: SEO Readability Indexing

Having tried various SEO plugins over the years, they all irritate me in one common way.

All of them employ some BS, Mickey Mouse readability analysis that implies that I don't know how to write.

Skype: the Bastard Child of Malware and the Terminator

I swear if I have to uninstall Skype from a Windows 10 machine again I'm going to sue somebody.

There used to be an option in the Skype settings to disable 'run automatically on start-up.' It's gone. Like a persistent piece of malware or The Terminator, the bloody thing refuses to go away.

7-Step SEO Basics for Beginners: Optimise Your Posts and Pages

The site is up. It has pages and posts with good relevant content. You still need to optimise it to show up in the search results for your target keywords. Here, you tread the fine line between clunking search-bait and beautifully optimised content that will rank highly.