Fix shared folders not working in Windows 11 24H2
Recently, Microsoft started pushing out Windows 11 24H2 to darn near everyone. Ideally, this is because it's now stable... Unfortunately, many users are having problems accessing shared folders on their local network after upgrading to 24H2. Luckily, once we...
Why do microwave ovens use 2.4 GHz like WiFi and Bluetooth?
Microwave ovens that you use to cook food operate at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. This is the same radio band where one finds WiFi, Bluetooth, and so on. So, why is everything lumped into this one chunk of the frequency spectrum? Is there something particularly magical...
Windows won’t update? Fix it fast!
These days, you might not want too many Windows 10 updates given all the problems they tend to cause. But the fact remains that if you can't update Windows at all due to some cryptic error message, you're still in trouble. You're missing out on security and...
Blockchain and Cryptos explained for Non-Techies
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are all the rage these days. All we hear is how Bitcoin has smashed another record high, cryptos are the future, don't miss this train, etc. The question is: How do you know what you're getting yourself into? Many people are talking of...
Not getting new YouTube video notifications? Do this!
You know the drill: Like, Subscribe, Click the Notification Bell. These days, it's just not enough. I've received a ton of messages saying people thought I had stopped making vids! It's the usual seesaw: we're all supposed to do BLAH, so then we do it, and then it no...
Windows Updates broke your PC? NO PROBLEM!
In recent years, Microsoft hasn't done a very good job with updating Windows 10. Even those updates that are 'fully tested' often end up royally screwing up some computers. Everyone just assumes that a new Windows Update means crashes, blue screens, and stuff that...
3 methods to print an image on multiple pages
Sometimes, you just need to Print Big. Historically, this was done with Microsoft's Paint application. But recently, they noted that Paint will be getting an update. If recent Microsoft 'innovations' are any indication, they'll remove this terribly useful feature....
No Cloud: Go for an EASY private backup!
The Cloud may be handy for backups, but what if you don't want all your stuff sitting on Big Data's servers forever and ever? In the past, the best Windows provided was Backup and Restore. Frankly, it was crap. With Windows 10, things changed: Now with a cheap...
How to fix File History backup errors in Windows 10
File History is pretty cool. It allows you to automatically and incrementally backup all your files. That means smaller backup sizes, easy restore if your puter crashes, and it's literally 'set it and forget it'. The trouble is that File History likes to crash - it...
Fluorescent to LED conversion made easy!
Most lighting these days uses LEDs. They're super-low power, provide good light, and last a long time. But you probably still have some fluorescent lights left. If you're like most people, you haven't quite gotten around to replacing them with LED tubes. You really...
Invisible Rainbow: A history of EMFs and health
I finally managed to read Arthur Firstenberg's book, The Invisible Rainbow. The well-documented book chronicles the multitude of effects of everything from the first telegraph lines and electric lighting to modern day wireless systems. The data is plentiful and the...
More ‘Big Guns’ question the safety of 5G
If you're worried that only 'crazy people' think that 5G may be dangerous to your health, don't be. Just one week ago, a new paper was published by a well-respected epidemiologist. He reviews past studies of various wireless technologies and asks quite a few...
Deep Freezers use WAY less energy than you think
Given the state of the world, you could be forgiven for planning ahead with things like back-up power and a method of preserving food. Deep freezers - or chest freezers - are great for storing large amounts of food for a long time. But how much juice do they really...
How to view HEIF and HEIC image files in Windows 10
So there you are, trying to view holiday photos and video from friends and family. The files in question have the extension HEIF or HEIC, which you've never seen before. No matter what you do, they just won't open. They also don't have a thumbnail preview in Explorer....
Which CPU is best? Hold on to your hats!
2020 has been a crap year all around, but the battle of the fastest processor has been pretty interesting. AMD is rising, Intel seems to be falling, and Apple recently switched to their own home-grown ARM-based chips. So, which is best? Which CPU is the fastest? As...
What REALLY happens during an EMP?
We've heard a lot in recent years about the dangers of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse). The power grid will go down, communications will be toasted, and some have even claimed that 90% of the population will be wiped out! This begs the questions: How bad is it, really?...