18 October 2022 | Computers, Gizmos, How to, Video |
VLC media player is free, popular, and just awesome. It’ll play just about any audio or video file you throw at it.
For video quality, there’s an easy fix for choppy vids in VLC.
But what about audio? How do you fix choppy AUDIO in VLC media player?
Believe it or not, the fix is even easier than with choppy video…
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9 August 2022 | Gizmos, Video, Wireless Wonderland |
Ah, the eternal battle: iOS or Android?
These days, there’s a big war going on where both sides are trying to prove that their mobile OS is the safest and most privacy-friendly.
So, which is it?
Join me for a deep dive into the wonderful world of smartphones…
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19 July 2022 | Computers, Gizmos, How Does it Work?, Video |
We all know about Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and so on.
But there’s one tech company that’s utterly massive in its importance to the entire industry, and no one is talking about it.
Well, to be precise, no one is talking about what MIGHT happen should the current,um, global mayhem go one step too far…
Join me as I take a look at TSMC: the biggest tech company you’ve never heard of!
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10 May 2022 | Computers, Gizmos, How to |
This one’s a lot of fun!
You connect your Android phone or tablet with a USB cable to your PC. You expect to be able to browse the files on your phone, or transfer photos/video.
Nope! Nuttin’. Nada. ZILCH.
It worked before, so what happened? Better yet, how do you fix it?!
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19 April 2022 | Computers, Do-It-Yourself, Gizmos, How Does it Work?, Video |
Despite the prevalence of touch devices these days, chances are you still have an “old fashioned” computer with a keyboard.
Many keyboards are very quiet and comfortable to type on, but they don’t last very long. Enter the Gaming Keyboard!
It’s old school durability and reliability meets modern tech.
Only trouble is, these things are SUPER noisy to type on… Or at least, they were super noisy.
Behold the world’s most silent gaming keyboard!
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15 March 2022 | Computers, Gizmos, How Does it Work?, Video |
Everyone knows about keyboard and mice… But the foot pedal?! What the heck?
Surprisingly enough, it turns out that they’re not so expensive and very easy to set up – if you use the right software.
Speaking of software, it’s exactly because of NCH’s Pedable application that this thing is so incredibly useful.
You can use your foot to do 3 (or even 6) different things – including in games!
Foot pedals aren’t just for translators and transcribers…
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1 March 2022 | Gizmos, How Does it Work?, Video |
Printing in color has been a total nightmare as long as I can remember.
If it wasn’t the initial cost, it was expensive replacement parts for a color laser printer. Then toner cartridge price went through the roof.
And let’s forget the dreaded “laser line” problem that often happens even with brand new toner…
Thankfully, there IS a solution: “Business-Class” Inkjets!
While technically these may have been around for awhile, it’s only recently that they seem to have taken their rightful place as the color printing solution of choice for the masses.
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21 December 2021 | Computers, Gizmos, How Does it Work?, Video |
Who doesn’t love a shiny, clean screen?
Smudges and fingerprints are just seriously annoying.
But what’s the best way to clean the screen on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or TV?
Well, there’s one thing you do NOT want to do – as I discovered in a moment of temporary insanity.
The rest depends on a variety of factors…
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9 November 2021 | Do-It-Yourself, Gizmos, Video |
So you want to prevent Dirty Electricity, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on filters? No problem!
With a few tools and some parts, you can DIY your own DE filters that perform just as well as pre-made Greenwave or Stetzerizer filters.
I made 14 additional filters and saved a TON of money.
Just be aware that you should probably have some experience soldering and working with 120/240V AC equipment.
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26 October 2021 | Do-It-Yourself, Gizmos, How Does it Work?, Video |
Raw materials, parts, even cardboard – everything’s in short supply these days!
So, what do you do when your alternator is dying and you can’t even find a new one?
Why, you repair it yourself!
While it may seem like this is way beyond your ability, it turns out it’s not so difficult.
With a few tips and a bit of patience and persistence, you can DIY your alternator back into like-new working condition!
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