Hi, I’m Jeff VanNieulande.
Welcome to my online home. I write here and share some of my projects. I’m based in the Detroit area, and have worked primarily in Information Technology and small business development.
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3 Ways to Fix ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH
Error Message in Chrome or Edge: Error Message in Firefox: I was trying to get into a really old firewall and got this message. Unfortunately, there’s still old devices around that are using outdated security protocols that updated web browsers don’t support. Cameras, printers, old internet appliances. With our browsers continually updating their security, phasing…
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FLAC/ALAC Express: Convert Lossless Files for iPod
I recently pulled out my old iPod classic and started using it again. I love streaming (I use YouTube Music) but have been wanting to get off my phone more, and a dedicated music player sounded appealing. I found some great communities that still love iPods and modernize them through software and hardware mods. The…
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Can an Introverted IT Guy Excel at Sales? Advice That Changed Everything
I was having lunch with a dear friend of mine. The kind of guy who could talk to anyone and made quick friends wherever he went. Gregarious, confident, extroverted. “How’s the new job going?” he asked me. “Well, I wanted some advice,” I replied. I had just pivoted in my career as a corporate IT…
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Curbing My Smartphone Addiction
A very old article about slowing down access to addictive apps.