Pointless Computer Tricks: Simple Screenshots
Always works: ‘Print Screen’, open Paint, Paste, Save.
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Torrents Missing
Torrents Missing
As a followup to a previous post about torrenting, I have been asked about ‘missing’ torrents. That is to say, torrents that never make any progress in downloading.
Simple answer: It’s not making progress because it’s not available. Continue reading Torrents Missing
SAAB: Writing
Support As A Business: Writing
While I have a variety of hobbies and other time sinks, professionally I work with computers. In a variety of ways, which is irrelevant here. What is relevant is how much writing I have to do. Continue reading SAAB: Writing
PCT: Weekly Alarms
Pointless Computer Tricks: Weekly Alarms
This is one of those things that I really should have noticed long before I did. But I managed without it for so long, I never thought about checking the options again. I can set weekly alarms on my phone.
That’s it, right there. Continue reading PCT: Weekly Alarms
TIFU: MusicBee
Tools I Find Useful: MusicBee
Over the years I have amassed a decent sized collection of audio files. Mostly music, but there is the occasional speech or similar in the mix. Organizing this collection has become a larger problem as it has grown. Was easy enough when it was just the 5 music CD’s I have. Remember back when music was a physical object? How times have changed. Continue reading TIFU: MusicBee
SAAB: Ignored Scams
Support As A Business: Ignored Scams
Generally speaking, when people have work for me it is to accomplish a partial task. Build this website, recover this data, teach this skill, etc. Often enough, in the process of doing what I’ve been asked, other things come to my attention. At which point I’ll bring them to the attention of the client, offer my opinion, and let them decide on a course of action. Continue reading SAAB: Ignored Scams
CFE: Doomscrolling
So apparently there are people out there that will, instead of sleep, scroll through depressing ‘news’ on their phones. To such an extent, this practice has a name: doomscroll
I was a bit shocked and amazed when I heard of this. In retrospect, shouldn’t have been, but I was. It’s a fallen world, such stupidity should be expected. Continue reading CFE: Doomscrolling
PCT: Keyboards for Phones
Pointless Computer Tricks: Keyboards for Phones
If you are like me, you find sending text messages on your phone annoying. The on screen keyboard works well enough for a word or three, but three words does not a coherent sentence make. Sure, there are tricks to make it easier, but that doesn’t change that my fingers are too fat and the letters are too tiny.
Enter the OTG cable. Continue reading PCT: Keyboards for Phones
NAR: Endgame
Not a Review: Avengers Endgame
All things considered, Avengers Endgame was a pretty good movie. Not that I will be talking about that. No, my focus here is time travel and how it is used.
Fair warning: While I won’t be going into too much detail on the movies events, I will be spoiling some of them. So bear that in mind if you choose to continue. Continue reading NAR: Endgame