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Nerdy hobbies have been at my core since I first touched a computer, from copying hundreds of lines of code to online gaming staring with TradeWars on old dialup bulletin board systems (BBS).

We all have hobbies that help us kill spare time – or cause us to waste time we don’t have! But so what? Hobbies are fun and relaxing, and you can learn interesting things and meet cool people. This blog alone was one of those nerdy hobbies - how does a blog work, what is WordPress, how can I instal a self-hosted WordPress Site?

This section of our site continues to explore the nerdy side of me, from software reviews, software technical support, hints, and tips, to WordPress hosting ideas, and software downloads.

Hardware & App Review

Cases, Patches, Stickers, and Diabetic Supplies for Dexcom G6

Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a list of helpful diabetic accessories for your Dexcom G5 / G6 sensor, receiver, transmitter and system. As a Canadian diabetic, I...
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Life with Diabetes

Review: Ambrosia NightRider BluCon for Abbott Freestyle Libre CGM

Mark Hanlon - 5
This post is a review of the Ambrosia NightRider BluCon Bluetooth reader for the Abbott FreeStyle Libre Glucose System. The NightRider BluCon transforms your...
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Life with Diabetes

Tip: How to Stop Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor From Falling Off Before the 14-day Expiry?

Mark Hanlon - 0
Hits and tips I use to keep my FreeStyle Libre attached for 14 days. With these tips I have never had a sensor fall off early.
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Life with Diabetes

Cases, Stickers, and Accessories for the FreeStyle Libre

Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a list of helpful cases, stickers, patches and accessories for your FreeStyle Libre scanner and sensor. As a Canadian diabetic, I am...
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Hints & Tips

Tip: How to view webpage HTML on iPad / iPhone (iOS 13)

Mark Hanlon - 0
This article outlines the steps required to view the source code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) for any webpage on your iDevices including iPad, iPhone...
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Life with Diabetes

Questions and Answers about the FreeStyle Libre Diabetic Glucose Monitoring System

Mark Hanlon - 21
I have been using the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system (CGM) since December 2018. Here are some questions I had myself before considering the...
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Opinions

Apple’s FaceTime Exploit: Expecting Perfection in an Imperfect World

Mark Hanlon - 0
Apple's recent FaceTime vulnerability raises an ongoing concern that as a society we suck and blow expecting perfection in an imperfect world while all...
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Life with Diabetes

Review: My first thoughts about FreeStyle Libre?

Mark Hanlon - 25
Welcome to my review of the new Abbott FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor. This page will be my personal account of using the Libre...
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Blogging 101

WordPress.com Reader Toolbar in Self Hosted Sites

Mark Hanlon - 0
WordPress comes in two flavors: the fully hosted WordPress.com, and the self-hosted version available at WordPress.org. For a long-winded review of the differences see...
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Mark is a foodie in training, photographer, Starbucks addict, runner, cyclist, and single parent living outside of Toronto, Ontario. Living with Crohn’s Disease and Diabetes, life for this Transportation Planner and RPP can be an interesting mix.

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Running and Cycling

2020 Gift Ideas for Runners Recommended by a Runner

Christmas is around the corner, what is that perfect ChrisTmas gift for the runner in your life?
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Life with Diabetes

Freestyle Libre | Official Learning Videos and Quick Tips

Abbott, the makers of the Freestyle Libre diabetes glucose monitoring system, has released a series of education and learning videos to help us get...
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Hints & Tips

Fix: Safari Requires you to Always Login to Websites

Here is the solution to solve you needing to always login to websites on iOS 13 and 14 despite enabling Keep Me Logged In...
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What We Said

Shop Georgina’s Restaurants and Stores | Open during COVID-19

Welcome to Shop Georgina, your on-line directory of what restaurants, stores, and services are open, operating, and ready for business during the social-distancing and...
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Hardware & App Review

Cases, Patches, Stickers, and Diabetic Supplies for Dexcom G6

Here is a list of helpful diabetic accessories for your Dexcom G5 / G6 sensor, receiver, transmitter and system. As a Canadian diabetic, I...
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EDITOR PICKS

Common Drugs to Treat Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's Disease & Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a review of the typical drugs to treat Crohn's disease. There are several categories of drugs that are used to control /...
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Photo Challenge: Symmetry in Nature

101 Universe Mark Hanlon - 2
The topic of this week's Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge is Symmetry. As I look around my desk, the elements of symmetry are profound,...
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Guest Post | What is Carbohydrate?

Diet and Nutrition Mark Hanlon - 0
Evidence Based Health Care: Before I enter contentious territory I think it's important to state my position on modern western medicine. I am under the...
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POPULAR POSTS

Tip: How to Stop Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor From Falling Off Before the 14-day Expiry?

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
Hits and tips I use to keep my FreeStyle Libre attached for 14 days. With these tips I have never had a sensor fall off early.
Read more

Tip: How to view webpage HTML on iPad / iPhone (iOS 13)

Hints & Tips Mark Hanlon - 0
This article outlines the steps required to view the source code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) for any webpage on your iDevices including iPad, iPhone...
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Cases, Stickers, and Accessories for the FreeStyle Libre

Life with Diabetes Mark Hanlon - 0
Here is a list of helpful cases, stickers, patches and accessories for your FreeStyle Libre scanner and sensor. As a Canadian diabetic, I am...
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