Articles by Andy Fifer

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Invaluable Conversations

I’m an extroverted introvert, meaning that I love to talk to people but I very seldom share personal details with anyone. Every morning I start my day at 4 a.m. with a list of tasks, then I go outside on the patio with my father and a neighbor friend. During […]

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Retro Games

Games used to be simple. Mario’s whole premise is that the bad guy kidnaps the princess, and Mario is on a mission to save her. The games were often filled with difficult puzzles that challenged one’s reasoning skills and hand-eye coordination. Now, games are more story-driven. They still challenge your […]

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Amazon FireStick For Travel

I’m a big Apple fan and usually stick to their products. But when I travel, I need a device that can connect to the hotel’s wireless network and TV. That’s where my trusty Amazon FireStick comes in. I connect it to my Apple account and other entertainment apps. I plug […]

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Task Management and Time Tracking

The life of a writer is full of activities. It can be hectic to track the tasks you have to focus on. It doesn’t help that I have ADHD and dyslexia. This combination makes focusing on given tasks harder, but it becomes manageable with the proper tools and mindset. Task […]

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My Favorite Things – AppleTV

There are many video streaming devices on the market today. One of the first and, in my opinion, the best on the market is the AppleTV 4K. The AppleTV is so simple to use, especially with the Siri Remote, that it makes my video streaming life at home better than […]

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Read!

One of the most incredible skills a person can have is the ability to read. There are many ways you, as a content consumer, can “read.” There are good old-fashioned books with the tactile feel and smell of an old attic. You could enter the 21st century and read on […]

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My Favorite Things – Star Wars

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars opening crawl. The original Star Wars trilogy came out before I was born, and the prequels came out while I was working my first job at a local movie theater. Star Wars has always been my favorite movie […]

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Grammarly vs Apple Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has a massive impact on computing today. Grammarly has been the text editor for the business and education sectors for a few years. With iOS 18.1, Apple is joining the fray with Apple Intelligence and its built-in writing tools, which are currently in beta. I figured that I’d […]

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