Windows 10: First Laptop
As anyone that has read my previous postings, or talked to me on the topic, my general dislike of Windows 10 should be obvious. Despite that, I recently started using it regularly. Continue reading Windows 10: First Laptop
AIC: Zero Free Disk Space
Adventures in Computing: Zero Free Disk Space
Ever wonder what happens when you completely run out of disk space? I found out one day. Was a bit of a nuisance, but no harm done (at least as far as I can tell). Continue reading AIC: Zero Free Disk Space
SAAB: Teaching Troubles
Support As A Business: Teaching Troubles
I am often helping people with their computers, in various ways. And often enough this leads to teaching various things. In the course of doing the task I have been hired to do, questions come up and the activity can move towards teaching. Not always, but it does happen. Continue reading SAAB: Teaching Troubles
Windows 7 is fine
Windows 7 is fine
If you are using Windows 7, you are likely aware that it is approaching End of Support. Microsoft is using this opportunity to continue their push for Windows 10. They have a variety of reasons for this. From the obvious financial benefits (as they are selling it), to the streamlining of support (lower variety in issues), not to mention the more controversial (what happens with the data they collect). But it is not necessary to stop using Windows 7 anytime soon. Continue reading Windows 7 is fine
AIC: Bug in Screen
Adventures In Computing: Bug in the Screen
It’s a common enough occurrence to hear about (or encounter) bugs in computers. Usually this refers to mistakes in the code, but every once in a while, it doesn’t. Case in point, twice now I have had literal bugs in my screens. Continue reading AIC: Bug in Screen
CFE: In Defense of 8ch
Commentary From Elsewhere: In Defense of 8 Chan (aka 8ch.net)
If someone used a chemistry book to build a bomb (and kill people), do we outlaw libraries (as they can hold chemistry books)? Continue reading CFE: In Defense of 8ch
TIFU: RED
Tools I Find Useful: Remove Empty Directories
Ever find an empty folder and wonder why it’s there? Realized you made a folder, but never got around to using it? Between backup tools, duplicate finders, and a habit of deleting files (not folders), I run into this sort of thing on a regular enough basis. No idea how common it is for everyone else, although I suspect it’s moderately rare. Continue reading TIFU: RED
uBlock, again…
uBlock, again…
At a recent meeting I observed, a website was mistyped, which brought up a scam about the computer being infected (it wasn’t, it was fine). As typos are a thing, I’m sure this sort of thing happens all the time. So what do you do to prevent the scary scams? Continue reading uBlock, again…
Windows 10: Preventing Forced Updates
Windows 10: Preventing Forced Updates
While I can understand why Microsoft would force updates, it can easily clash with the owner of a device being able to actually use their device. Thus it can be useful to prevent updates from happening at all. Continue reading Windows 10: Preventing Forced Updates
AIC: Brothers Address
Adventures In Computing: Brother’s Address
For reasons, I found myself needing to know my brothers addresses. I knew where, in a physical sense, both of them lived, but not what to put on an actual letter to send through the postal system. While I could, and eventually did, ask them directly, I actually didn’t need to. I just wandered the street, virtually. Continue reading AIC: Brothers Address