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
Virtuals Dont Move
Virtuals Don’t Move
I use Virtual Machines often, for a plethora of reasons. And every once in a while I find myself needing to move them from one computer to another. I’ve had it come up enough that I’ve found there is a ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to do this. Continue reading Virtuals Dont Move
PSA: Pictures are spoofable
Public Service Announcement: Pictures are spoofable
Long and short of it is that technology has reached the point where it’s easy enough to make ‘realistic’ images of someone doing… anything. While there are a couple qualifiers, they aren’t big enough to be reassuring. Continue reading PSA: Pictures are spoofable
CFE: P65 Warning
Commentary From Elsewhere: P65 Warning
A while back I bought a smartphone, but not talking about that. The focus here is the P65 warning that was on the package. Continue reading CFE: P65 Warning
SAAB: Effective Phone Support
Support As A Business: Effective Phone Support
I am often providing technical support over the phone. Having done this for a good number of years I have learned a simple trick that make the process more effective: Do the same thing on your end that you are having them do on their end. Continue reading SAAB: Effective Phone Support