Yore Two

Dear Internet Users,

There are many things one can do to not look like a complete idiot while online. Here are three grammatical errors I often see.

Yore, Your and You're
Yore means back in the days and is rarely used.
You're is a contraction for "you are" if you can't replace the word you're with "you are" in the sentence then you have it wrong.
Your signifies possession.
Here is a sentence that uses them all remember this to guide you.
You're looking at your yearbook thinking about the days of yore.

To, Too and Two
To is a preposition, it also is used to put verbs into the infinitive tense though if you understood that then you probably don't make that mistake.
Too is used in a couple of ways to mean more in the sense of more than enough or it means additionally.
Two is the number 2.
If it doesn't mean more than enough, additionally or the specific number 2 then use to.
Here is a sentence that uses them all remember this to guide you.
Is it too much to ask that you take the two cats to your sister's too?

Thanks,
DC Dan

Wireless Router Suggestions

Since I'm most people's resident nerd I'll make a list of suggested nerd toys.
Wireless Routers:
Wireless Router (entry-level)
Wireless Router (mid-level) includes support for wireless printing and music streaming
Wireless Router (pro-level) includes support for wireless printing and a networked drive.

Approach to Danger

I often look at the books people have on display in their homes and offices and use them to help me know if these are warning signs of pending danger.
The first example of this is when you are interviewing if you see the book "Managing for Dummies" on your hiring manager's desk you should consider other options. This is true for spotting a "for Dummies" book related to that person's supposed expertise. I don't want to see "SQL for Dummies" on my DBA desk and I don't want to "First Aid for Dummies" at my doctors office.


Today I've discovered a new book that should also serve as a warning sign to guys. If you see this condescending and patronizing book at woman's house you should consider other options.