Author: Nathan Corliss

Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review

Having a great knife set can transform your kitchen. It seems to make everything easier, and cooking more fun. I’ve had my Wüsthof kitchen knife set for just over 10 years, and I remain a huge fan. Here are my go-to blades, and some basics on my experience in care and upkeep. The very cool… Continue reading Wüsthof Kitchen Knife Set – 10 Year Review

Why I Decided to Use WordPress.com for Oakfive.com

Edit: In January 2019, I switched this site to “self hosting” using hosting provider BlueHost, and wordpress.org as the site structure. This new configuration is dramatically cheaper, and gives me more control. No regrets! Here’s the write up on the switch to a self hosted wordpress site. Original Article On Selecting WordPress.com for this Site:… Continue reading Why I Decided to Use WordPress.com for Oakfive.com

I’m a Google Local Guide and So Can You

I’ve been a Google Local Guide for just over 2 years. It has been a great experience on so many levels. I’ve received perks from Google. From small: like a free trial of YouTube Red; to big: I got selected to the Local Guides Summit (now called Connect Live), in 2017. In addition to perks,… Continue reading I’m a Google Local Guide and So Can You

Three Books To Help You Save Time, Get Inspired, and Be More Efficient

These three books have shaped how I tackle getting things done. From handling work efficiently, to prioritization, to better managing and getting through the administrative duties of every day life, these books have changed how I interact with my precious time. They Did It, So Can You: Rework Rework isn’t so much of a guide,… Continue reading Three Books To Help You Save Time, Get Inspired, and Be More Efficient

Time To Change Your Home Air Filter

This is a friendly reminder to change your home’s air filter. After just over three months of service, my furnace’s air filter is filthy. Check out this side by side comparison: For around $20 I’ve replaced my 3M Filtrete 1500. I chose to get this filter again because in addition to the normal filtering, this… Continue reading Time To Change Your Home Air Filter

Using Google Fi in Portland Oregon and Beyond

Update 1/18/2020: I’m still using Project Fi! I’m using a Pixel 4a 5G and love it. It wasn’t only around $400 bucks for Fi users during the Black Friday sale. I’m getting 5G coverage in Portland, and down most of the Willamette Valley in cities like Salem, Eugene, and even outside of Eugene in the… Continue reading Using Google Fi in Portland Oregon and Beyond

Selfdriving Cars Are Here; Waymo Announces First Ever Production Ready Driverless Car, the Electric Jaguar I-Pace

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo, just had a YouTube livestream today announcing the first ever production ready self-driving car: Jaguar I-PACE Intro Video: This is a production ready Electric Jaguar I-PACE, that is ready to be on the road in the United States this year. Waymo CEO, John Krafcik, said that they will begin making 20,000… Continue reading Selfdriving Cars Are Here; Waymo Announces First Ever Production Ready Driverless Car, the Electric Jaguar I-Pace