About The Tech Voyager
Built on Real-World Experience — Not Theory
What works. What doesn’t. Documented.
Hi, I’m Mike
After more than 30 years working in information technology, I created THE Tech Voyager to document what I’ve learned through real-world experience with computers, networking, security, troubleshooting, and emerging technology.
This site is built around practical experience—not theory. I share what works, what fails, and what I learn along the way.
Explore • Learn • Solve • Share.
Experience Backed by Proof
Real-world experience supported by verified certifications and hands-on work across systems, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
Community Contributions
Google Maps Local Guide — Level 8
37M+ views across contributed content
3,800+ photos published
How it all Started
It started with curiosity and a lot of trial and error — long before it ever became anything more.
Early Days
I started experimenting with technology during the dial-up era, running bulletin board systems and learning how systems worked from the ground up. It wasn’t about a career at the time— I was just trying to figure things out.
Learning by Breaking Things
Most of what I learned came from trial and error—setting things up, breaking them, and figuring out how to fix them.
That hands-on approach shaped how I still work today.
First Real Step
Eventually, I turned that curiosity into something real—launching my first hosting service and helping others get their systems online. That’s when it stopped being a hobby and started becoming useful to other people.
Real-World Experience
Over time, I worked with real environments—helping people troubleshoot issues, secure systems, and fix setups that didn’t work the way they should. That’s where the biggest lessons came from.
What Actually Works
After years of seeing what fails and what holds up, I stopped chasing complexity and focused on practical solutions that work consistently. That mindset drives everything I share now.
Today
The Tech Voyager is where I document real-world experience—guides, tools, and lessons learned from actually using technology. No fluff. Just what works.
My Commitment
How I Approach Technology
My Mission
I believe technology should work for you—not the other way around. Everything I share is based on real-world use, not theory. If it doesn’t work consistently, I don’t recommend it.
My Values
I keep things simple, honest, and practical. If something works, I’ll show you. If it doesn’t, I won’t recommend it. No overcomplicating. No guesswork. Just real solutions that actually make your tech easier to deal with.
📚 Published Memoir
A first-person memoir of Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), Team Week, and the lessons learned from pursuing a difficult goal.
In August 1990, Specialist Michael Johnstone arrived at Camp Mackall to attend Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Within hours, normal Army life disappeared. A roster number replaced a name. A 65-pound rucksack became a constant companion. Every day brought a new test of endurance.
Now available as an audiobook, Kindle eBook, paperback, and the Complete Digital Bundle.
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