A REAL fix for low mic volume!
Connecting a mic to your PC is pretty essential for good quality sound. So what do you do when your mic level is suddenly too low? After going through the usual fixes for mix problems - just in case - I explain what's probably going on with your mic and how to fix it...
The best LED flashlights out there
I admit it: I'm obsessed with LED flashlights. Fortunately, that means I've tried most of them, so these are my top 2 picks for the Big and Small categories. I also reveal my custom-built Light Cannon, which should probably be in the "Ridiculously Huge/Bright"...
How to protect yourself from WannaCry ransomware
By now you've heard about WannaCry, the ransomware that has hit over 100,000 puters in about 100 countries. Given the way the media is talking about this, you'd think the apocalypse had begun in earnest. In reality, you're probably already protected - as long as you...
Safely power your electronic gizmos when traveling internationally
Everything you need to know about powering various electric and electronic things when traveling internationally. Plug adapters, voltage ratings, transformers, and all that jazz made simple! Note: My audio recorder ate the good sound 🙁 so I'm afraid we must make do...
Notepad++: The best free text editor for Windows
If you've ever tried to open a text file in Windows that was not a Word Doc, you've no doubt been smacked in the face by the abomination known as Notepad. Notepad is Windows' built-in text editor. At this point, I think the program has not been changed since......
Fluorescent vs LED tubes: Round 1
These days, LED bulbs are all the rage - and that also now includes LED replacement tubes for fluorescent light fixtures. As of May 2017, these LED tubes are relatively new. They are also frequently more complicated to install since you can't always just swap the tube...
Fixing Fabulous Fluorescent Fixtures
By quasi-popular demand: What do you do when you replace a fluorescent tube in your light fixture, but it still doesn't work right? Includes basic description of starters and the two main types of ballasts in fluorescent tube lights. Watch below, and you can save...
Dude, your e-mail’s been hacked!
You've got an e-mail address, and you've got friends. So far, so good. Then one day, you get an e-mail from Debbie telling you that your e-mail account has been hacked. She got a spam message that appeared to come from you! Johnny got one, too. Sweet mother of mercy,...
Aftermarket lithium-ion power tool battery packs: Are they worth it?
You've got a cordless power tool or two. And that means you've got some over-priced Li-ion battery packs to run them. What about cheaper aftermarket packs? Are they good? Are they crap? Are they worth it? Find out in this action-packed video......
Windows 10 Creators Update: A few things you need to know
By now you've probably heard that the latest version of Windows 10, the Creators Update, was released to the masses on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. This update is officially known as version 1703, which is supposed to represent 2017 March... And that explains why it was...
Choosing ethernet cables for maximum speed
I was reading a French forum recently, and the folks there were discussing their 1 gigabit fiber internet connections. Lucky them! Someone posted and remarked that his download speeds were nowhere near 1 Gbps, but more like 80 Mbps. He then asked if his ethernet cable...
President Scottie’s State of Technology Address for 2017
People ask me, "Scottie, what's the deal with technology?" And I say, I say to them: "Technology is gonna be big this year. It's already big, but it's gonna get bigger. So big! Technology is gonna be so big, you won't fit into your house anymore. And it's coming soon....
How to copy everything from your old computer to your new computer
I have been asked this question so many times: I've got a new puter. I want to copy everything from my old puter to my new puter. What to do? Well, copying things over manually is very tedious, and very time-consuming. I've done it so many times, I've lost count. It...
Build your own stylish signal blocking smartphone box in ten minutes
New Version! See: A better Stylish Smartphone Faraday Box With the release of WikiLeak's "Year Zero" information on the CIA's capabilities, you might be forgiven if you're worried about your privacy. Of course, those capabilities were always there, whether you knew...
Search like a pro with DuckDuckGo: Better privacy + great search results
Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google's parent company Alphabet, has openly stated recently that Google's hold on information is so powerful, it could even influence people's political views. Ya think?! The only thing worse than this influence is the fact that Google has...
Upgrade your motherboard without reinstalling Windows 10
You've upgraded to Windows 10. All is well. But then one day, you decide to upgrade your motherboard, processor, and RAM... With Windows 7, you didn't have anything to worry about. Most likely, Windows would reactivate after your upgrade, and if it didn't, an...