Inside Insights

My First Personal Computer

As a member of Generation X, I grew up in a time when consumer products were making the transition from Analog to Digital. This was a time when the Stereos of our parents often included a Turntable and Eight Tracks slot, while the Boom Boxes we bought were equipped with...

Merry Christmas from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a very Merry Christmas!

Insider News for September

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Insider News for September, 2020 Thank you all for your continued support! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these trying times! Insider Update Video...

Insider News for July and August

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Insider News for July and August, 2020 Thank you all for your continued support! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these trying times! This...

Insider News for May and June

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Insider News for May and June, 2020 Thank you all for your continued support! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these trying times! This...

Insider News for March & April 2020

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Insider News for 04/29/20 Thank you all for your continued support! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these trying times! This month's insider news...

Insider News for February 2020

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Insider News for 02/29/20 Thank you all for your continued support! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as we transition from winter to spring...

Tips for Working Efficiently from Home

This week millions of Americans will begin working from home for an extended period of time. For most, it will be the first time they've worked from home for such an extended period of time. For others, the challenge will be trying to remain productive while their spouse, roommate, and/or...

Automate In Sci-Fi Style With These New T-Shirts!

I've been a huge Sci-Fi fan since at least 1977 when one of the most iconic Sci-Fi films of all time was released. In the spirit of that movie (and automation geek-dom,) today I'm announcing the addition of a new Sci-Fi collection to our line of T-Shirts: Each of these T-Shirts...

Automate In Style: Check Out Our New T-Shirts!

Since I started The Automation Blog back in 2013, the one non-technical question I've been asked the most was when I was going to offer blog branded merchandise? Well today I'm happy to announce our very first four products: T-Shirts branded with the latest versions of our blog's "full gear"...

Insider News for January 2020

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Happy New Year Patrons! Insider News for 01/31/20 I hope your New Year is off to a great start, and I also want to thank...

Happy New Year from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a Very Happy and Healthy 2020!

Insider News: Studio Refresh For 2020

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Let me start by wishing you all a very Happy Holidays! And thank you all for your continued support and patronage! Getting Ready For A New...

Merry Christmas from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas!

Insider News for December

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Let me start by wishing you all a very Happy December, and thank you all for your continued support and patronage! December's Content Schedule: This time...

Happy Thanksgiving From The Automation Blog!

Wishing all our readers and viewers a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a day filled with happiness, and we're very thankful that you choose to make TheAutomationBlog.com one of the sites you choose to visit each week! Sincerely, Shawn Tierney, TheAutomationBlog.com

Insider News: Prepping for Automation Fair

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Update 11-15-19: Got some bitter sweet news this week. Some real estate I've been trying to sell for years has found a buyer! That...

What’s New at The Automation Blog for May, 2019 (video)

In today's video I update our visitors on what's new here at Insights in Automation and The Automation Blog for May, 2019: [vimeo 366845140 w=750 h=420]

Merry Christmas from The Automation Blog!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Inside Insights: Studio Renovation

Today I'm starting a new behind the scenes series, "Inside Insights," that takes a look at what's going on here at Insights In Automation. In this first article of the series, I want to share with you the project that has been consuming most of my days over the past...