In Episode #42, I offer suggestions about buying the best computer display and give tips about installation and positioning. In summary, I suggest that a Samsung 42-inch 4K resolution TV is an excellent choice for a computer display. (15 Sep 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor… Continue reading Computer display buying guide. (Podcast #42)
Category: Technology
Optimizing WordPress Website Speed for Faster Load Time
WordPress Web Technologies WordPress websites require several website technologies to work together behind the scenes. Without optimization, site responsiveness can fluctuate depending on many factors: Plug-ins MySQL Database Third Party Servers like JetPack Cookies Widget Servers Hosting Server Files This document provides some suggestions for improving site speed. Performance Hosting Options Here are three performance… Continue reading Optimizing WordPress Website Speed for Faster Load Time
ASUS Motherboard Custom Computer Won’t Start After Power Outage
If your computer won’t start after a power outage, you may end up searching for answers online. What you’ll find is hundreds or thousands of people having a similar problem without any definitive answers. This document offers a few possible ways to get your computer working again. Force Start To force your computer to start,… Continue reading ASUS Motherboard Custom Computer Won’t Start After Power Outage
How to establish hourly consulting rates, service fees, and estimates. (Podcast #37)
In Episode #37, I discuss how to establish hourly consulting rates, service fees, and estimates. I also offer some examples from my own consulting experience. 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… Continue reading How to establish hourly consulting rates, service fees, and estimates. (Podcast #37)
MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Model A1278 Battery Replacement
I’m currently working on replacing a battery for an Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Model A1278 laptop computer and have completed the initial research for purchasing a replacement battery. Research is needed because each computer has specific battery requirements due to slight differences in computer model, size, and year. So, even for someone who replaces… Continue reading MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Model A1278 Battery Replacement
Backup Power Systems (Podcast #35)
In Episode #35, I talk about a variety of options for backup power systems that can provide you with electricity during an electrical outage. 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)… Continue reading Backup Power Systems (Podcast #35)
Travel the World — Virtually Using Microsoft Flight Simulator (BBC, 19 Aug 2020)
“Microsoft has revived its Flight Simulator series after more than a decade, promising gamers a replica of the entire globe to play on.” (BBC, 19 Aug 2020) [Video Date: 19 Aug 2020. Posted: 14 Sep 2020.]
Design Solutions for Apple and PC Thermal Management, CPU Throttling, and Overheating
Over the past 20 years, I’ve used Apple Mac Pro and iMac desktop computers as well as MacBook laptop computers as my primary workstation. Last year I began using a Mac Mini computer as my main system. I’ve also used Windows laptop and desktop computers. Thermal management seems to be a problem on all computers.… Continue reading Design Solutions for Apple and PC Thermal Management, CPU Throttling, and Overheating
POWER COMPUTING: RYZEN 8-Core 4GHz and ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus Motherboard
If you are looking for an ideal power computing system for gaming, video editing, or other CPU intensive tasks, the following configuration offers a lot of computing power at an economical price. Depending on your needs, an alternative video card could be used for less or more video power. Configured as listed below, this system… Continue reading POWER COMPUTING: RYZEN 8-Core 4GHz and ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus Motherboard
Mac Mini HDMI Stopped Working After Update to macOS Catalina 10.15.6
UPDATE: 17 Dec 2020 The HDMI video issue described below continues to be a problem 5 months later. To learn more, read the updated support document. [View] The original support document from Jul 2020 is below. # # # If you recently updated your Mac Mini computer, or other Apple computer to 10.15.6 or some… Continue reading Mac Mini HDMI Stopped Working After Update to macOS Catalina 10.15.6
Apple HomeKit – Koogeek Firmware Update Available – Instruction Guide
If you use Apple HomeKit with products from Koogeek, you may get a message in the HomeKit app indicating that an update is available for one or more accessories. You’ll need to use the Koogeek Home app to perform the updates. Follow the steps below to update. STEP #1 – Update Notification You’ll see an… Continue reading Apple HomeKit – Koogeek Firmware Update Available – Instruction Guide
Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)
Conspiracy theories are spreading rapidly on the Internet. And they find an audience that believes them. Scientists are studying why people have a tendency to believe nonsense is true. The Internet has profoundly changed our thinking in less than two decades. No other medium has manipulated human behavior to such an extent. The Internet can… Continue reading Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)