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June 16, 2021
opinion
John DeFeo
I, Boomer Millennial

It feels like my childhood was closer to that of my parent's generation: The Baby Boomers who grew up in the 1950s.

I, Boomer Millennial
January 14, 2021
business
John DeFeo
Lessons I Won't Forget

Here are business lessons that I learned from former bosses, teachers and co-workers (and two kind souls who helped me for no reason).

Lessons I Won't Forget
January 11, 2021
photography
John DeFeo
Being a Better Photographer

It took 25 years of trial and error for me to be able to take good photographs consistently. Here are the most valuable lessons that I learned.

Being a Better Photographer
January 9, 2021
John DeFeo
A Headphone Guide

Here is a guide to headphone jargon, rarely-defined acronyms and jazzed-up names for proprietary technology.

A Headphone Guide
January 8, 2021
investing
John DeFeo
How to Invest

Learning how to invest is an important part of becoming financially independent. This guide will help you find the confidence to make your first investment.

How to Invest
John DeFeo
December 19, 2021

The Altar of COVID-19

John DeFeo
December 19, 2021
The Altar of COVID-19

Asking unpopular questions, sharing raw data, and invalidating one's own personal beliefs must not be sacrificed at the altar of COVID-19.

John DeFeo
December 15, 2021

Deals and Discounts

John DeFeo
December 15, 2021
Deals and Discounts

Here is a list of deal pages, coupon codes and clearance links from 86 retailers, organized by product category.

John DeFeo
December 2, 2021

Essere or Avere?

John DeFeo
December 2, 2021
Essere or Avere?

When it comes to choosing the correct Italian verb, there are as many exceptions as there are rules.

John DeFeo
December 2, 2021
italian

To Learn Italian

John DeFeo
December 2, 2021
italian
To Learn Italian

I’m an American who is trying to learn Italian as a second language. It’s my third attempt, actually.

John DeFeo
June 16, 2021
opinion

I, Boomer Millennial

John DeFeo
June 16, 2021
opinion
I, Boomer Millennial

It feels like my childhood was closer to that of my parent's generation: The Baby Boomers who grew up in the 1950s.

John DeFeo
January 14, 2021
business

Lessons I Won't Forget

John DeFeo
January 14, 2021
business
Lessons I Won't Forget

Here are business lessons that I learned from former bosses, teachers and co-workers (and two kind souls who helped me for no reason).

John DeFeo
January 13, 2021

What Is Satisficing?

John DeFeo
January 13, 2021
What Is Satisficing?

Sometimes, the best decision is the one that is merely good enough. That's the thinking behind the concept of 'satisficing.'

John DeFeo
January 13, 2021

Audiophile Scams

John DeFeo
January 13, 2021
Audiophile Scams

Twenty years ago, I worked at one of the premier Hi-Fi shops in New Jersey. Here is what I learned on the sales floor.

John DeFeo
January 11, 2021
photography

Being a Better Photographer

John DeFeo
January 11, 2021
photography
Being a Better Photographer

It took 25 years of trial and error for me to be able to take good photographs consistently. Here are the most valuable lessons that I learned.

Tagged: how-to

John DeFeo
January 9, 2021

A Headphone Guide

John DeFeo
January 9, 2021
A Headphone Guide

Here is a guide to headphone jargon, rarely-defined acronyms and jazzed-up names for proprietary technology.

John DeFeo
January 8, 2021
investing

How to Invest

John DeFeo
January 8, 2021
investing
How to Invest

Learning how to invest is an important part of becoming financially independent. This guide will help you find the confidence to make your first investment.

Tagged: how-to

John DeFeo
January 6, 2021

Link Rot Analysis

John DeFeo
January 6, 2021
Link Rot Analysis

I recently re-discovered my old Web 2.0 blog. The external hyperlinks are decaying at an 11.5% annualized rate.

John DeFeo
January 4, 2021
internet

SEO Is Ruining the Internet

John DeFeo
January 4, 2021
internet
SEO Is Ruining the Internet

I remember when it was easy to find logic, facts, and reason on the web. Then, we optimized it.

John DeFeo
January 1, 2021
opinion, pop culture

The Best Movies I've Seen

John DeFeo
January 1, 2021
opinion, pop culture
The Best Movies I've Seen

Here are the 100 best movies that I’ve seen, presented in chronological order.

John DeFeo
November 3, 2020
internet

Fakes Are Ruining the Internet

John DeFeo
November 3, 2020
internet
Fakes Are Ruining the Internet

The latest SEO trend is to create fake photos, then pretend to be a person of whichever gender/ethnicity that a journalist is seeking comment from.

John DeFeo
March 31, 2020
internet

Google Is Ruining the Internet

John DeFeo
March 31, 2020
internet
Google Is Ruining the Internet

Google has become like the pampering robots in WALL-E, giving us what we want at the expense of what we need.

John DeFeo
February 14, 2020

Duck or Rabbit?

John DeFeo
February 14, 2020
Duck or Rabbit?

I'd like to summarize some milestones of this president's administration presented as a matter of fact, not opinion.

John DeFeo
February 14, 2020

Addicted to Politics

John DeFeo
February 14, 2020
Addicted to Politics

I sacrificed my intelligence, my integrity and my identity because it spared me the pain of ever having to admit a mistake.

John DeFeo
January 15, 2020
business

Amazon Review Analysis

John DeFeo
January 15, 2020
business

Can you tell if a product's Amazon reviews are legitimate just by looking at the rating chart? This analysis aims to answer that question.

John DeFeo
January 6, 2020
opinion

My Best Amazon Purchases

John DeFeo
January 6, 2020
opinion
My Best Amazon Purchases

When I look back at my Amazon order history, I'm amazed at how few of the products I still own. Here is the best stuff I've bought.

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John W. DeFeo

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I’m a jack-of-all-trades who has worked as a graphic designer, magazine owner, online marketer, photographer, data analyst, writer, publishing executive and entrepreneur.

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