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By David Withington
DavidWithington.comNov 14, 2018
How to Stop Squirrels Stealing Bird Food
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.
Fake HMRC Email?
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, Wigan?
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?
Why You Need to Get to a Tech it Easy Workshop
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!
David's Guide to the FIRETU Movement
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.
Does Laughter Improve Your Health?
Can laughter improve your health?
What does science and medicine say?
And perhaps more importantly, what happened on my live 'Laughter Lab' experiment?
Strangers in the Night: When Racism Backfires
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.
Website vs Facebook Page
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.
Hull to Amsterdam Mini-Cruise Review
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 To Do When You Can't Sleep
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.
The Tale of Two Trains
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.
How to Make Life's Problems Serve Us Well
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 To Think Up Puns – Effortlessly
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...
Standards? Set Your Own, Mate!
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 vs Social Bee
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.
New Year; New Goalposts
Do your New Year resolutions and goals seem unachievable? Try changing the colour of the goalposts and make the goals much more fun.