Articles by Timothy R. Butler

Timothy R. Butler is Editor-in-Chief of Open for Business. He also serves as a pastor at Little Hills Church and FaithTree Christian Fellowship.

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The Joys of Christmas

Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas

By Timothy R. Butler | Dec 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Does joy end when the clock strikes midnight, closing out Christmas Day? Tim Butler’s new twelve days of Christmas devotional booklet the Joys of Christmas, which is our Christmas gift to you, invites us to embark on a journey to “store up” Christmas joy well beyond December 25. Following the Medieval meditative list known as the Joys of Mary, often encountered through the carol of the same name, we will explore a total of thirteen “joys” that all of us can experience from the life of Jesus.

The Fourth Generation Matias Tactile Pro Keyboard

The Apple Extended Keyboard's Torchbearer

By Timothy R. Butler | Dec 18, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Last week, I reviewed the Unicomp New Model M, the torchbearer for a line of keyboards that elicits reverent voices and knowing nods from those who have used one. Cross over to the fruity side of things and there was a similarly admired board, the Apple Extended Keyboard, and a modern continuation, Matias’s Tactile Pro.

The Legend Never Left: The Unicomp New Model M

By Timothy R. Butler | Dec 11, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Longtime keyboard enthusiasts will tell you there is one keyboard that stands above the others: the legendary IBM Model M. Dating to the 1980s, the board is large and loud, beloved for its feel and revered for its reliability. It is peculiar we don’t see more people using them, because here’s a secret: the Model M is still in production.

Intriguing Cyber Monday Deals

By Timothy R. Butler | Dec 02, 2024 at 1:38 PM

There are an overwhelming avalanche of great deals (and not so great ones masked to look great) on any given Cyber Monday, but here are a few of Testy Tim’s standout favorites for 2024.

Thankful for More Than Pumpkin Pie

By Timothy R. Butler | Nov 27, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Here we are at the end of the year, a lot to reflect on, a lot to be thankful for, and one of those things is Thanksgiving itself. Who’s excited about Thanksgiving?

Homebridge Brings Things Together

By Timothy R. Butler | Nov 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM

I’ve been tinkering with the smart home for the better part of a decade now. The love-her-and-hate-her Amazon Alexa has ruled the roost with a rusty iron fist the whole time, the only device capable of bringing the different pieces I bought together. Homebridge is a free tool that is changing that for me.

Those Were the Days (of Repairs)

By Timothy R. Butler | Nov 14, 2024 at 1:13 AM

I never intended to become Archie Bunker. But, he had a point: the old LeSalle ran great. Things of the past did, because they were easily repairable. In an age of disposable everything, working with something old is a reminder of that.

We're Motivated, But Do We Know What Matters?

By Timothy R. Butler | Oct 30, 2024 at 10:03 PM

I wanted to vote early to avoid the crowds. I wanted to, but less than a week away from the election I haven’t. The crowds going to vote early dwarf what we normally deal with on Election Day.

Just Accomplishing Something

By Timothy R. Butler | Oct 10, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Sometimes I just need to actually accomplish something. Even if that something is esoteric and not particularly necessary. That is how I spent the last few weeks contemplating computer file systems.

The Mystery of the Unexpected Orange Capped Keyboard

By Timothy R. Butler | Sep 25, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Two years ago, a mysterious package arrived on my porch. It contained a computer keyboard from a company I had never heard of and with no sign of where it came from. Keyboards do not usually show up unannounced.

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