In Episode #55, I offer various possible solutions for those having printing problems. If your printer stopped working suddenly one day, and seems to be offline or not found on the network, these suggestions may help fix the problem. (3 Dec 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the… Continue reading Printer stop working? Try this to fix the problem. (Podcast #55)
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My repaired Mac Mini — after 12 days with no Apple computer. (Podcast #54)
In Episode #54, I talk about how I returned to using my Apple Mac Mini after having it in the shop for repairs. (1 Dec 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or… Continue reading My repaired Mac Mini — after 12 days with no Apple computer. (Podcast #54)
“Stay Healthy” – Inspiring German Ad from DocMorris (30 Nov 2020)
In the video below, when an elderly grandfather begins to lift weights for no apparent reason, neighbors and family become concerned. Watch the full video for the inspiring conclusion. Video About (Original German Text) “Dieses Jahr ist das schönste Geschenk von allen, dass es uns gut geht und wir gesund sind. Deshalb ist Ihre Gesundheit… Continue reading “Stay Healthy” – Inspiring German Ad from DocMorris (30 Nov 2020)
Five reasons to turn your computer off at night or when not in use. (Podcast #53)
In Episode #53, I talk about five benefits of turning off your computer when not in use. (28 Nov 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save.… Continue reading Five reasons to turn your computer off at night or when not in use. (Podcast #53)
“Friluftsliv” — The Scandinavian way to tackle winter (BBC, 23 Nov 2020)
Video About The cosy Scandinavian concept of ‘hygge’ has become popular in recent years, but there’s another wellness idea that helps Nordic people through long, cold winters. ‘Friluftsliv’ is a word used by Swedes, Danes and Norwegians. It translates literally as ‘fresh-air life’, and is all about embracing the great outdoors whatever the weather, being… Continue reading “Friluftsliv” — The Scandinavian way to tackle winter (BBC, 23 Nov 2020)
Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 7 – A New Dawn
[ Chapter: 1-3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ] It was early morning. I lit a candle and powered on my vintage Raspberry Pi 4 computer. It was a daily reminder of the events of 2020. In addition to the global pandemic, and seemingly unending fires out west, we had a derecho storm knock out power… Continue reading Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 7 – A New Dawn
Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 6 – Principles of Wellness
[ Chapter: 1-3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ] The bike ride to Aiyana’s home was along a winding path through the woods. My wife, Miran, was leading the way since she was more familiar with this trail. Aiyana lived in one of the new sustainable villages built with mixed types of architecture and mostly tiny… Continue reading Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 6 – Principles of Wellness
Life without Apple after my Mac Mini computer crashed. (Podcast #52)
In Episode #52, I talk about life without Apple after my Mac Mini computer crashed. This episode coincidentally relates to episode #50 from a week ago where I talk about how we should have other computers available to work on in case a primary computer crashes. (17 Nov 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service.… Continue reading Life without Apple after my Mac Mini computer crashed. (Podcast #52)
Here’s how centrists and moderates won the 2020 election. (Podcast #51)
In Episode #51, I talk about how centrists and moderates won the the 2020 election. (14 Nov 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save. [Download]
Bill Maher Offers Valuable Analysis and Advice for the Democratic Party (13 Nov 2020)
In November of 2016, the character “Jonathan Pie” offered some election analysis and critical commentary of the Democratic Party. [View] The advice was potentially quite helpful for collective self-reflection and improvement. Yet, the advice from Pie and others seemingly was ignored. Now, after a very narrow win by the Democratic Party in November 2020, talk… Continue reading Bill Maher Offers Valuable Analysis and Advice for the Democratic Party (13 Nov 2020)
How to Force Your Apple Mac Computer to Check for macOS 11 Big Sur and Other Updates
UPDATE – 12 Nov 2020 – MacOS 11.0.1 Big Sur Apple macOS 11.0.1 Big Sur is now available, but your computer may not yet be aware of the update. Follow these steps to make sure you get this update and future updates when they are announced. Size and Speed — The Big Sur update is… Continue reading How to Force Your Apple Mac Computer to Check for macOS 11 Big Sur and Other Updates
2020 Presidential Election Commentary
The photo at the top of this page shows a yard sign that simply states “Decency 2020” borrowing a stylized red “E” used by the Biden campaign. I took the photo on election day and thought it conveyed the main theme of this year’s presidential election. With the news of Joe Biden winning the election,… Continue reading 2020 Presidential Election Commentary