Michael O. Varhola
Michael O. Varhola a freelance writer who founded and runs game company Skirmisher Publishing LLC with which he has published more than 100 books, games, and other publications, including the d-Infinity multi-platform game magazine. He has been enjoying video games since discovering Tank in an arcade on an overseas military base back in the 1970s and has played everything from Doom to Plants vs. Zombies since then. Varhola has authored or co-authored 10 non-fiction books on a wide variety of subjects, has written for innumerable publications, including Dragon magazine and the New York Times, and is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He also has an active online presence, notably through his TravelBlogue, Facebook, Texas Confidential Online, and a variety of other blogs, forums, and sites. He can be contacted at varhola@varhola.com.
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Latest Content From Michael
A Carnivore’s Attempt to Eat Vegetarian
By Michael O. Varhola - January 24, 2012 - Eating Better
Bottom line, if I can do it, anyone can.
Pop Alert: Plants vs. Zombies
By Michael O. Varhola - December 29, 2011 - Games
An arcade-style game called Plants vs. Zombies, what more do you need to know?
Transferring Files with Dropbox
By Michael O. Varhola - December 29, 2011 - Computers
How to easily transfer files with the online utility called Dropbox.
Recycling Holiday Paper
By Michael O. Varhola - December 28, 2011 - Date Night
What to do with all of the wrapping paper, gift boxes and greeting cards after the holidays.
Best Laptop Accessories: Wireless Mouse
By Michael O. Varhola - November 15, 2011 - Computers
The low-down on wireless mice.
Flashlights to Keep Your Family Safe
By Michael O. Varhola - November 03, 2011 - Gadgets
You can never have too many flashlights.
Pop Alert: The Rivals for Catan
By Michael O. Varhola - October 27, 2011 - Games
One of the best new games I have seen in a long time is unequivocally “The Rivals for Catan.”
What to Look for in a Pocket Knife
By Michael O. Varhola - October 25, 2011 - Tools
Anyone who has carried a pocket knife for any length of time gets a good sense of the characteristics one should have.
Smartphones and the Collapse of Western Civilization
By Michael O. Varhola - October 20, 2011 - Phones
One of the disadvantages of getting older is that I spend an increasing amount of time around other older people, a disproportionate number of whom seem to think the world is going to hell in a handbasket.
Best Laptop Accessories: Flash Drives
By Michael O. Varhola - October 13, 2011 - Computers
One of the three most useful laptop accessories available.
