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40-40: 40 Years of Career Life Advice in 40 Minutes40 40: 40 Years of Career Life Advice in 40 Minutes is over 40 years of succinct insights and career advice packed into one small quick read book. Short but meaningful tips and explanations on: Project dynamics Persuasion Consensus Conflict Patterns to achieve success Detecting false reasoning Mistakes to avoid Meeting leadership expectations Overcoming challenges Words of encouragement Wisdom for the long haul Constructive thinking leading to
40-40: 40 Years of Career Life Advice in 40 Minutes is over 40 years of succinct insights and career advice packed into one small quick-read book. Short but meaningful tips and explanations on:
Project dynamics
- Persuasion
- Consensus
- Conflict
- Patterns to achieve success
- Detecting false reasoning
- Mistakes to avoid
- Meeting leadership expectations
- Overcoming challenges
- Words of encouragement
- Wisdom for the long haul
- Constructive thinking leading to positive outcomes
…And much more! This book will help you make good and do good.
About the Author
Michael Allen Bell is a cybersecurity risk advisor, application developer, and computer science instructor with over forty years of professional and academic experience. Among his specialties are knowledge engineering for harnessing human intelligence for decision making software assist to aid expert analysts. He has a bachelor’s in mathematics and a master’s in computer science, where he specialized in software project effort estimation. In off hours he delights in family time, and is an avid history and meteorology buff.
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★★★★★ 5
6 years of support, but set your expectations.
Digital Storage Capacity: 128 GB, Color: Blue
I was a Moto user. Before moving over to Android, I was among the 0% that used a Windows Phone. My needs have been modest, so the idea of shelling out nearly a thousand or more for a phone never crossed my mind. What is important is ongoing support, which rules out every cat-sat-on-a-keyboard brand. It’s also the reason why I switched from Moto over to Samsung; offering 6 years of OS and security support (from initial release) on an entry-level class device is a HUGE PLUS. In the case of this A17, that’s all the way into August 2031.
This is NOT a fast phone by any means, however. Playing media and general browsing? Sure. Playing video? Fine. Lots of videos at once like on some social media platforms? Not so much. Taking videos? It's only 1080p. More immersive games? I wouldn’t bother. Between the processor and the 4GB of RAM, some patience will be necessary, especially for folks running lots of apps. There is more underlying “bloat” here; turning off the animations under developer mode along with unneeded services improves the experience a bit, however.
The A17 phone case I purchased separately for this arrived labeled as an A26; the glass screen protector as an A16, so apparently this phone shares a very similar design with those models. No 3.5mm jack but there is a micro SD slot which it shares with the SIM tray. The AMOLED screen is a huge plus; great contrast and sharpness, which is NOT common in this entry-level class. It does have NFC for tap to pay, but no wireless charging.
Will this win any benchmarks? No. Folks expecting sports car performance at an economy car price will be extremely disappointed. This does not nor will not compare to phones that cost more. However, if your needs are modest, there’s no need to spend $$$ either when this will do the job.
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Edit: Just for added confirmation about ongoing support (or lack thereof), the Moto G17 that was just released at the end of January 2026 does NOT promise ANY OS updates at all. That's a stark contrast to the A17 here with a promise of 6 years of OS and security updates.
Edit 2: Wireless Android Auto connectivity has become tedious with the aftermarket generic Android head unit on my vehicle, with the phone often forgetting to connect. The real culprit is that those units are often running hardware and an OS older than what they advertise; it may say 15 on the surface but underneath, it's actually running like 10 or even older. Getting a USB wired-to-wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter fixed that; the phone has remembered to connect every time since. For less than $10, it was worth taking that chance.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Bright Screen, Easy to Use, and Reliable for Everyday Life
Digital Storage Capacity: 128 GB, Color: Blue
I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for a bit now, and overall I’m really happy with it. It feels like one of those phones that quietly does almost everything well without costing a fortune.
The first thing I noticed was the display. The large AMOLED screen is beautiful. Colors are vibrant, text is crisp, and it makes everything from scrolling to watching videos feel more high end than I expected. It’s easily one of my favorite features.
This phone is also very easy to use and user friendly. The layout is straightforward, settings are easy to find, and everything just makes sense without a steep learning curve. It’s a great option if you want something simple to navigate without feeling overly basic.
Performance has been solid for everyday tasks like texting, browsing, and using apps. One thing I did notice is that right after powering it on, the screen can feel a bit sluggish and slightly unresponsive. It seems like the system and background apps are still loading. Once everything finishes starting up, though, it runs smoothly and works great.
The camera is another nice surprise. In good lighting, photos come out sharp with natural looking color. Outdoor shots especially look really nice. Low light is a bit hit or miss, but still decent for casual use.
Battery life easily gets me through a full day, and the fast charging is really convenient when I need a quick boost. I also like the durable feel of the phone. It’s slim but doesn’t feel fragile, and the expandable storage is a huge plus if you store a lot of photos or apps.
A couple minor downsides: it can slow down a little if too many apps are open at once, and low light photos aren’t its strongest area.
Overall: This is a dependable, user friendly phone with a gorgeous screen and solid everyday performance. It’s a great choice if you want something simple, functional, and comfortable to use without spending a lot.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Works well!
Size: Standard Yield, Style: Pack of 3 (One each of Color: Cyan, Magenta, & Yellow), Color: Colors: One each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
Works well for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Genuine ink
Size: Standard Yield, Style: Pack of 3 (One each of Color: Cyan, Magenta, & Yellow), Color: Colors: One each of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
Genuine brother ink.. great value for the money!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Bright, Dependable, and Jam-Free — Excellent Printer Paper!
Size: 1 Ream | 500 Sheets, Style: Letter (8.5x11)
The Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper is a dependable and high-quality choice for all the daily printing needs, offering a bright white finish that makes text and images look sharp and professional. It feeds smoothly through the printer without any jams or misfeeds, which is essential for maintaining productivity throughout the day. The 20 lb weight feels sturdy and durable, making it perfect for everything from internal memos to important client documents. A great value-for-money purchase that provides consistent results every single time.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026