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Mark Whitby
ADHD + OCD: When Chaos Wears a Tie

Having ADHD and OCD at the same time is like being both the clown and the ringmaster of your own mental circus — one side wants to do everything, the other insists it must be perfect. You race ahead, then freeze, polish, restart, repeat. It’s chaos with a clipboard, creativity in conflict, and comedy in motion. But here’s the thing — when you stop fighting it and start dancing with it, the madness becomes your rhythm. Because you’re not broken;

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November 11, 2025 No Comments
Connected Everywhere
Just Me
Mark Whitby
Part II – Why I Switched Hosts And Why You Shoud Too It’s All About the Money

I recently moved from NameHero to Hosting.com (formerly A2Hosting), and it’s been a game-changer — faster load times, stronger uptime, and real human support. I now offer clients their own dedicated cPanel hosting with 80% off the first year — that’s a full year for less than the cost of a month elsewhere. Hosting might not sound exciting, but trust me — the right one can transform your business, your sanity, and your bottom line.

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November 2, 2025 No Comments
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Tech
Mark Whitby
Hosting Matters: Why I Moved All My Sites (and Clients) And Saved Thousands!

After years of loyal service, I finally moved my reseller and direct hosting from NameHero to Hosting.com (formerly A2Hosting). It wasn’t an easy decision — NameHero had been great for years — but slowdowns, downtime, and lagging support pushed me to make the switch. The result? Faster load times, rock-solid uptime, and a hosting team that actually cares. Sometimes change is uncomfortable, but this one was worth it. If you’re managing multiple sites or clients, it might be time to

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November 2, 2025 No Comments
Digitally Modile
Just Me
Mark Whitby
It’s Not Immigration, It’s Labor Mobility

Forget immigration — the new global movement isn’t about people crossing borders, it’s about work crossing Wi-Fi. Labor mobility is quietly redefining how the world earns, learns, and lives. From Bali’s cafés to Berlin’s startups, millions of people are contributing globally without ever migrating. This flagship piece by Mark Whitby explores how technology, remote work, and shifting policies are blurring the lines between local and global — and why being mobile (in skills, mindset, and opportunity) is now the most

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October 28, 2025 No Comments
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Tech
Mark Whitby
The App That Turns Your Voice Into Ready-to-Publish Text

Typeless is redefining voice dictation with smart AI that removes filler words, auto-formats your lists, and edits your speech in real time. With support for 100+ languages, adaptive tone, and full privacy control, it turns talking into polished text that’s ready to send. For writers, entrepreneurs, or anyone tired of typing, Typeless is a genuine productivity boost — your voice really can be your new keyboard.

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October 25, 2025 No Comments
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Social Media
Mark Whitby
Everyone’s Talking on WhatsApp So Should Your Business

It’s not just Asia, businesses across Australia, the US, and Europe are waking up to the power of WhatsApp for customer connection. It’s fast, personal, and familiar — the way people actually communicate today. From Aussie cafés sending loyalty messages, to American brands using conversational marketing, to European firms embracing encrypted trust, WhatsApp has become more than an app — it’s a business advantage. When conversations replace campaigns and messages replace meetings, brands don’t just gain attention; they build loyalty.

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October 24, 2025 No Comments
Tech
Mark Whitby
What’s All The Fuss About UX And UI

You’re wondering about the picture of the “Building”… yes? I’ll get to that later…. The fuss about UX and UI is because they are critical, but different, parts of creating successful digital products. User Interface (UI) focuses on the visual and interactive elements a user sees, like buttons, colors, and layout. User Experience (UX) is the overall feeling and journey a user has with the product, encompassing everything from its structure to its ease of use and how well it meets their

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October 20, 2025 No Comments
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Productivity
Mark Whitby
How AI’s Efficiency Boom Could Actually Create More Jobs (Not Less)

In an age when AI lurks behind every new announcement, fears of mass unemployment loom large. But a little-known economic insight from the 19th century—the Jevons Paradox—may flip that narrative. It posits that improved efficiency can spur overall demand rather than suppress it. In today’s AI world, automation could unlock new workloads, fresh industries, and evolving job roles instead of mass displacement. Yet this growth comes with tensions—rising resource consumption, skill mismatches, and inequality. This article deconstructs how AI’s efficiency

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October 16, 2025 No Comments
Rant
Mark Whitby
When Google Stops Searching and Starts Answering

Google’s biggest shift in decades is underway — from search engine to answer engine. Instead of linking out, Google’s AI now summarises and serves information directly to users. It’s fast, slick, and convenient — but it’s also quietly rewriting how creators, publishers, and businesses survive online.

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October 9, 2025 No Comments
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