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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15 February 2022 | Do-It-Yourself, How Does it Work?, Video |
Who doesn’t love superglue?!
Well, I suppose there are some people who glued their fingers together one time…
Anyhow, superglue is still super-useful. There are just a few tricks you should keep in mind for best results.
You can save a ton of money and even unstick your fingers in record time.
So join me for the secrets of of my favorite adhesive!!
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8 February 2022 | Computers, How Does it Work?, Programming |
If you’ve ever created a website, you’ve surely used jQuery.
It’s a lovely JavaScript library that lets you do all sorts of whiz-bang Web 2.0 stuff while shielding you from the underlying plain vanilla JS functions.
But hang on a minute – do you really need jQuery?
The answer is, as usual, complicated… but fascinating!
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1 February 2022 | Do-It-Yourself, How Does it Work?, Video |
This time, for video #151, I’m gonna do something a bit different.
A few weeks ago, I decided to propose to my girlfriend.
Naturally, I had to include tech in my proposal because, um, I’m a nerd.
Well, you’ll just have to watch to find out what happened…
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18 January 2022 | How Does it Work?, Video, Wireless Wonderland |
As if all the controversy about 5G and health isn’t bad enough, now there’s a new saga: 5G vs Airplanes!
Specifically, mid-band 5G vs radar altimeters.
So, what’s the deal?
It turns out it’s utter insanity…
But then, I guess we shouldn’t be surprised!
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4 January 2022 | How Does it Work?, Programming |
JavaScript is THE super-helpful programming language that makes the whole internet go.
From Google Docs to online mapping, JavaScript makes it all possible.
Despite its popularity, many concepts in JavaScript programming are rarely explained in a simple, down-to-earth way.
For example: the self-executing function.
What in the Sam Hill is that all about?!
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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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30 November 2021 | Computers, How Does it Work? |
If you’ve read my earlier article, Will Windows 11 run on your PC? November 2021 Update, you probably decided you don’t want Windows 11 after all.
Well, I just upgraded my main puter to a new 12th gen Intel Core i5-12600K processor… And I REALLY needed to do a clean install. It’s been awhile.
So, I decided to take The Windows 11 Plunge!
Surprisingly enough, if it runs on your machine, Win 11 is not bad. It’s really not that great, either.
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16 November 2021 | Computers, How Does it Work? |
Let’s say you decide to take the plunge and install Windows 11 on your puter.
You get everything set up, create a bootable USB stick of Windows 11, and fire away…
And then you discover that your SSD is missing! The Win 11 installer can’t see it, and your BIOS can’t see the drive, either!
What gives??
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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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Printing in color has been a total nightmare as long as I can remember.
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