Digital dependency: how we have lost our self-determination to the cloud
I have always considered it a mistake when people give up control of their data – whether in the
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Tips & instructions
In this category you will find Practical tips, step-by-step instructions and practical guides on various topics from technology, business and everyday life. The articles show in an understandable and comprehensible way how to solve typical problems, use software efficiently or try out new ways of working. Whether it's about Apple devices, FileMaker, ERP software, Health topics or other practical issues - the focus here is on concrete benefits. The instructions are structured in such a way that they can be implemented directly and help quickly in everyday life or in the company.
Fitness for war, conscription & refusal: what to do in an emergency
In a time of increasing geopolitical tensions, many people in Germany are asking themselves what would happen in the event of a reintroduction of conscription or
Dental cleaning - sensible or excessive? A differentiated view
Professional dental cleanings are now considered a standard recommendation – it is often suggested that you should have them every 6 months or even every 3 months
Lithium: The forgotten trace element? A look at microdosing
When people hear the word lithium, many first think of modern batteries, battery technology, or – with a skeptical glance – at psychiatric medications.
Integration of MLX in FileMaker 2025: Local AI as the new standard
While MLX originally started as an experimental framework from Apple Research, a quiet but significant development has taken place in recent months
Why ERP software alone is not enough - and how to really understand processes
In many companies, the same pattern repeats over and over: At some point, management realizes that „something isn’t
How I wrote five books in two languages in four months
…and why that's not a marvel, but the result of a clear strategy. Writing books was long considered a tedious undertaking –
Writing books 2.0 - practical guide for authors in the age of AI
This book doesn’t deliver speculative visions of the future, but a well-founded, practical answer drawn from the everyday life of an author who writes with AI –
Ollama meets Qdrant: A local memory for your AI on the Mac
Local AI with memory – without cloud, without subscription, without detour In a previous article I explained how to set up Ollama on
Health tips (not only) for FileMaker users
The development of the gFM-Business ERP software has progressed somewhat slower over the past year and a half than usual because, as the developer of the software, I
Sending e-mails fails with T-Online and Speedport W 724V
You never know what you’ll run into when you just try to send an email on macOS 10.10 „Yosemite“ in some random Wi-Fi network
SEO: Why a blog is always an asset.
I’m often asked by entrepreneurs: „Do we need a blog?“. Just as often, individuals ask me: „Do I need a blog?“. My answer