I got really tired of trying to hunt down phone numbers for tech manufacturers. They really make it harder and harder to find their phone numbers on their websites and often try to hide behind “quick online chat support” or worse, “email us and we will get back with you”. This list is the result of my frustrations and I am sharing it. Continue reading “Phone Support Numbers”
A Firelit Room
I thought this game was dumb when I first saw it, then 3 hours went by…
A minimalist text adventure
Source: A Dark Room
Where is the Best Place to Live in the US?
Loveland, CO. This formula helped us come up with Loveland as the answer to that question: Continue reading “Where is the Best Place to Live in the US?”
4-7-8 Breathing Technique – How to Fall Asleep Faster
Sweet slumber can be yours in a minute or less.
Source: 4-7-8 Breathing Technique – How to Fall Asleep Faster
Reset Mac Password
How to reset Mac password if you don’t have the right version of the Mac OS X disc. Continue reading “Reset Mac Password”
Radio Frequencies
After spending a bit of time compiling this information sometime back, I figured I would share these radio frequency charts for future reference. Continue reading “Radio Frequencies”
How to Re-Install Windows Like a Professional
I have done so many re-installs of Windows over many years, I decided to make a guideline for less experienced technicians as well as my future self that would like a uniform procedure to satisfy most re-install scenarios. Continue reading “How to Re-Install Windows Like a Professional”
Script: Move WMC and MediaPortal Recordings to NAS
I use a Home Theater PC (HTPC) to record, store, and share movies, television shows, and recordings. All of the videos are stored on a Network Attached Storage and I needed a way to transfer my recordings from MediaPortal or Windows Media Center to a NAS device without breaking any databases or recording availability.
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Help, my computer is running SLOW!
Actions that you do on your computer need an extensive chain of both hardware and software to all work properly, even for simple tasks like clicking a button on the screen or loading a program. If any one part of this chain is not performing properly, the computer can come to a crawl, crash, or worse, end up in an unrecoverable state. Continue reading “Help, my computer is running SLOW!”
Hello (Disposable) World!
I was in the grocery store one day with my wife, when I happened across this product. These straws and the description given by the manufacturer struck a chord with me that day. It was revolting enough that all I could do at the moment was laugh and take this picture. Continue reading “Hello (Disposable) World!”