Tip of the Day Archive
Your local library might not have the book you are looking for, but with Link+, it can find it from a network of connected libraries. Many libraries in California and Nevada use this system, and it might be available in your region! Also mentioned is the Libby app. Many local libraries allow you to access
Do you like screwball snacks? John C. Dvorak has a tip to order these unique variety snack boxes. He explained that this idea was probably lifted from a friend of his, but the idea lives on from companies like UniversalYums.com and TrytheWorld.com. You can ordered boxes of snacks based on themes or the country of
John enjoys these giant cans of sparkling water called Liquid Death. Great to hold in your hand it’s a bit of a gag at cocktail parties. John C. Dvorak praised Liquid Death for its innovative marketing approach, turning a basic product—water—into a cultural statement. He highlighted how the brand’s edgy design, metal-inspired branding, and unique name create a
Adam shared a tip that was given to him by a show producer. When their homeschooled kids went outside to play, they gave them handheld walkie-talkies so they could communicate instead of using expensive smartphones which have distracting screens and often break. These radios use the GMRS or FRS band and are sometimes called handheld
If you’ve ever encountered a bright orange, tomato-like fruit on a grocery store shelf and wondered, What is that?, you’re likely looking at a persimmon. A culinary gem with deep roots in global history, persimmons are as mysterious as they are delicious. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious newbie, the No Agenda Show’s Shopping
Who’s watching the chickens? John C. Dvorak recommends the Automatic Chicken Coop Door available on Amazon.com for only $42. Members of his family went on holiday, and needed help taking care of their chickens. This helps out a lot! It’s cheap, automatic, digital, has a timer and, has an anti-pinch feature so you don’t get
John enjoys getting instant umami in his dishes – from meat dishes to spaghetti, by using Fish Sauce. He recommends starting with Red Boat brand. John C. Dvorak: I got a culinary tip, which I’ve beensitting on for a while and boy, that hurts. And this is a product that is used in Southeast Asian
John was happy to report that the Costco Bordeaux Wine Box is back in stock. We can confirm and saw it on the shelf inside our Santa Cruz, California Costco. John C. Dvorak: Hey, by the way, the Costco here finally got that French wine Bordeaux quadruple box. Finally! Adam Curry: Oh, it didn’t have
John C. Dvorak says if you have pets that accidentally pee on the floor, this is the solution for you! The wet-dry Bissell CrossWave Floor and Area Rug Cleaner sucks it all up and cleans the floor or area rug to boot! These are such an outstanding product that almost all his family members own
Adam recommends treating those nasty kitchen burns with Ching Wan Hung Soothing Herbal Balm. It’s about $10 a tube at Amazon. We’re getting some today as we get ready for Thanksgiving meal prep. Be prepared! Shop for Hung Soothing Herbal Balm at Amazon. Adam Curry: I’ve had this stuff for a long time, but never really
Back in the day we’d go to McDonald’s and get a bag of food. On the drive home, we’d dig into the bag and start eating those irresistible french fries. Inevitably, despite our best efforts, we’d drop a few and they get stuck between the car seats and the console. What a mess! Dvorak reports
John reports he received an elitist tip from a show producer. OLED 4K HDTV’s have the richest color and deepest blacks. John adds that the OLEDs he’s purchased from LG Electronics are outstanding! They weigh only a few pounds, super thin and bright with 100% viewing angle. You can pick one up at Costco or
A recommended Tip of the Day comes from show Producer Zachary Burien. Read Mass Control by Jim Keith, tip of the day for John. The Monica Perez show host is reading it on her pod for free! [No Agenda #1711 2:19]
Another tip from Mimi Dvorak! Resuable food storage bags. These are thick ziplock-style reusable food storage bags that are thick and sturdy. Made out of silicone and are dishwasher safe. Preferred brands are IdeaTek or Lerine. According to John Dvorak, they freeze well and don’t get weird when they get frozen. Shop for these bags
Not an official Tip of the Day, but John Dvorak has often mentioned that you can purchase U.S. currency in uncut sheets which you can cut off use as you wish. These are available from the U.S. Mint. A show producer wrote in and told a story from his father and how one of his
Have a deadline for a corporate headshot and all you have are some snapshots taken with your cellphone? Instaheadshots.com will use AI to transform them into slick headshots! John C. Dvorak: I have a tip for you, but you might not like it. Adam Curry: Why wouldn’t I like your tip? John C. Dvorak: Because
JCD makes a raw egg milkshake every show day. The raw egg is optional, but his Raw Egg Milkshake contains two espresso shots that are usually prepped and refrigerated the night before, 8oz of milk, a tablespoon of bee pollen, a heaping tablespoon of chia seeds, and six drops of Biosill (a supplement from Japan
This tip came from John’s wife, Mimi. She was worried about her riding lawn mower getting ripped off so she got the Tevlaphee Wheel Lock Car Boot to secure it. Get one at Amazon. John C. Dvorak: This tip was provided by Mimi. It’s the Tevlaphee and it’s like 90 bucks. Adam Curry: Is this for Mimi’s motorcycle? John
JCD discovered these Smooth Edge can openers in France in the 1970s. They’re sometimes called Smooth Edge or similar names. These reach under the can lid and pull it off! Amazing! It takes a little more work, but unlike ordinary can openers, these have no rough edges, and you can put the lid back on
Dvorak is enthusiastic about Paper Mate InkJoy Gel pens after a savvy bank teller turned him on to their silky smoothness while he was endorsing his paper bank cheques. At NoAgendaFun we have a similar appreciation for a competing pen, the Pilot G2 07. Someday we hope to have a ‘Write-Off’ and compare these to