Category Archives: Productivity

14 November, 2026

Claude Code Spinner Verbs: What Combobulating Really Means

Claude Code spinner verbs explained: what Combobulating really means, a translated field guide, and how to add your own with the spinnerVerbs setting.

5 October, 2026

Microsoft Word for macOS: Sticking the Formatting for multiple updates

Learn how to lock the Format Painter in Word for macOS by double-clicking. Apply formatting to multiple sections quickly without resetting the tool.

30 September, 2026

What is on my Mac: the apps I actually use

Discover the essential Mac apps for network engineers and security pros. See the exact toolkit for FortiGate CLI, Wireshark, config diffing, and daily productivity.

21 September, 2026

Sublime Text Quick Tip: Highlight Every Line Containing a Specific Character

Learn how to highlight every line containing a specific character in Sublime Text using regex Find All. No plugins required. Works on macOS and...

18 September, 2026

macOS Excel Keyboard Shortcuts

Master Excel for Mac shortcuts for navigation, formatting, and data entry. This reference covers Cmd, Control, and Option keys for daily workflow efficiency.

1 July, 2026

iTerm2 Deep-Dive Configuration Guide for macOS

Configure iTerm2 macOS with this practitioner reference. Master dynamic profiles, security hardening, and advanced settings for a hardened, high-velocity terminal workflow.

20 February, 2026

My Video Setup

Configure your Ecamm Live Stream Deck setup to control cameras, lights, and scenes. Learn how to integrate El Gato hardware and iPad green screens...

26 January, 2026

On Screen Annotation With Ecamm Live and Video Pencil

Set up Ecamm Live NDI annotation using Video Pencil on iPad. Stream your iPad whiteboard as a virtual camera source for Zoom calls and...

22 May, 2025

Extracting Registration Codes from PDF

Extract Fortinet registration codes from PDF files into a CSV using a Python script with pdfplumber. Automate license imports for support.fortinet.com.

21 October, 2024

Sublime Text Customizing

Sync Sublime Text 4 settings via iCloud on macOS. Use these shell commands and keyboard shortcuts for faster editing, macros, and panel management.

7 October, 2024

Updating My Preso Foo

Configure your Stream Deck and Presentify app for seamless screen annotation. Learn how to map Elgato hotkeys and integrate Wacom tablets for better remote...

4 May, 2020

My Home Office Setup 2020

Review my home office setup 2020 including Herman Miller Aeron chair, custom desk, Dell 49-inch monitor, and Mac/Linux lab hardware for remote work.

29 March, 2020

Surviving Working from Home

Boost working from home productivity tips with strict routines, music, and task managers. Learn how to stay focused and avoid distractions while working remotely.

1 February, 2020

Productivity Tool – Trello

Learn how to use Trello for network engineering tasks. Organize NSE 8 study plans, blog content, and sales workflows with boards, lists, and cards.

14 July, 2019

Adding Multiple Calendar Invites at Once

Creating multiple ics calendar invites easily. This blogpost will describe how to use a website to create multiple ics files that can be imported...

22 May, 2019

Fortigate DHCP and Microsoft Dynamic DNS

Configure Fortigate DHCP to update Microsoft DNS records. Set Windows Server dynamic updates, client TCP/IPv4 properties, and GPO settings for automatic registration.

17 May, 2019

macOS and IOS Journaling Solution

Configure Reminisce Journal on macOS and iOS to track work activities. Learn how to use tags, contacts, and iCloud sync for daily logging.

3 April, 2018

10 Steps to Presenting Better

Master professional presentations with 10 practical tips. Learn how to secure your screen, manage notifications, and prepare your tech for flawless client demos.