Adventures In Computing: Moving to Mint
Take away: If you are moving cell phone carriers, double check your phone is actually ‘unlocked‘. Continue reading AIC: Moving to Mint
SAAB: Public Phone Numbers
Support As A Business: Public Phone Numbers
Originally, when I created this website, I was hesitant to post my phone number here. I figured anyone who needed it would have enough face to face interactions that my number would spread that way. Continue reading SAAB: Public Phone Numbers
Thermometer
Thermometer
As summer is wrapping up, and fall approaches, I was thinking about the thermometer. Common enough device, which has been around for a while. Continue reading Thermometer
SAAB: At Your Worst
Support As A Business: At Your Worst
I’m sure you’ve printed hundreds of documents. You’ve sent (and received) thousands of emails. You’ve used your laptop for years. But I don’t see that. I see the time you can’t print, you can’t send email, or your laptop burst into flames. Continue reading SAAB: At Your Worst
CFE: Smart Hostility
Commentary From Elsewhere: Smart Hostility
Recently I ran into an article about a hiccup with a particular Smart TV. Long story short, it broke Windows on the computer that shared the network. Continue reading CFE: Smart Hostility
Making Electricity
Making Electricity
So much of the ‘technology’ we use runs on electricity. Yet how is that electricity made? Continue reading Making Electricity
CFE: Federal Emergency Alert System
Commentary From Elsewhere: Federal Emergency Alert System
Recently there was a test of the Federal Emergency Alert System. You may have noticed this, as the test covered multiple delivery methods. I heard about it in the news, but I did not encounter the actual test message. Continue reading CFE: Federal Emergency Alert System
TIFU: Windows Update Blocker
Tools I Find Useful: Windows Update Blocker
A while back I pointed out how to prevent Windows 10 from updating itself. While that method does work, I’ve found a simpler one: Windows Update Blocker. Continue reading TIFU: Windows Update Blocker
CFE: AI is not a problem
Commentary From Elsewhere: AI is not a problem
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard some of the worries around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Seems like I read another article every few days. And a surprising number of people are talking about it, in the ‘real world’. People that I normally wouldn’t expect to even consider the topic. Even had a few ask me if I was worried about it (hence this post).
AI is not a topic for concern. Continue reading CFE: AI is not a problem
CFE: In Defense of Desktop Icons
Commentary From Elsewhere: In Defense of Desktop Icons
I recently read an article which argues against desktop icon. It does make a number of good points. Continue reading CFE: In Defense of Desktop Icons