Can you upgrade to multigig Ethernet?
It's time to upgrade your Ethernet! New multigig Ethernet switches that run at 2.5 Gbps are now much cheaper to buy. So the only question left is: Will your Ethernet cables actually work at multigig speeds? Well, theoretically, if they're at least Cat 5e, they SHOULD...
UEC means Ethernet will only get better and faster
You might think Ethernet is on its way out the door. After all, everyone just uses WiFi, right? WRONG! For the past couple of years, my most popular video on YouTube has been: No more WiFi: How to wire your house for Internet Published in September of 2019, the video...
How to stop Windows apps from running at startup
You've tried everything: Task Manager, Startup Apps in Settings, even uninstalling some applications... Nevertheless, that pesky app is still firing up every time you restart your Windows puter. Wouldn't it be nice if there was an EASY way to see all your startup apps...
AI’s Fatal Flaw
AI is all the rage. But with the recent Gemini disaster along with a lack of truly killer applications using AI, it doesn't seem like AI is really going anywhere. So, is it all just hype, or what? Join me for a look at the real danger presented by AI. Hint: It ain't...
Two-Factor Authentication without SMS or a smartphone: PART TWO!
Back in November of 2020, I wrote an article entitled Two-Factor Authentication without SMS or a smartphone. In those days, 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) wasn't terribly popular. Today, it's everywhere! I also recommended using Authy for Windows, which is a desktop...
Zap away stress and anxiety with this tech
Technology is everywhere these days. Most of the time, it makes life easier. But instant and constant access to so much information, such as the latest news and world events, can also lead to high stress levels, anxiety, and eventually poor health. Wouldn’t it be nice...
SHORT: Why battery power is worse than oil
Everything these days is powered by batteries: power tools, mowers, cars, etc. But why does this even work? A quick look at the power provided by lithium-based batteries should make even armchair techies cringe! Something doesn't add up... So, what's the secret? In 41...
SHORT: No more WiFi: Debunking the debunkers in 50s
By now, you probably know that there's enough scientific doubt about wireless tech. But how do you get people to listen? It's easier than you think: You just apply simple common sense! In less than 1 minute: https://youtube.com/shorts/GE8BknCF4BE?feature=share Watch...
SHORT: 5G + Airplanes: Europe’s smarter 5G rollout
The most common type of 5G obviously can cause the most problems. The so-called "mid-band 5G" is by far the most useful and popular flavor since it's actually useful outside of densely populated areas. Here's how the USA did vs Europe when it comes to airliner...
Is Green Energy REALLY green?
Solar panels, power walls, wind power... It's all about Renewable Energy! In fact, it's all being pushed to often insane degrees. So the question is: Just how 'green' is Green Energy? Is it gonna save us all from certain doom, climate change, and space invaders?...
The Best JavaScript Debounce Function in the Universe
If you code in JavaScript, you should know all about debouncing functions. When an event listener such as a window 'resize' fires, sometimes it will fire 72,000 times per second. That means your callback function is also firing 72,000 times in a row, bogging down the...
Missing Boot Drive after an upgrade?
You finally upgrade your motherboard and processor, but you can't boot. In fact, you can't even see your harddrive in the BIOS or the OS installer. What the heck is going on? Well, the explanation gets hairy... But thankfully, there are two solutions, and one of them...
SHORT: Fix stuck Windows Update
If your Windows PC is stuck doing updates, you've got the Blue Update Screen of Death. Even rebooting doesn't help. What to do? Easy! Fix it like a PRO. If you need more help, don't miss my article on the subject: Windows Updates are stuck in a loop and I can’t log in...
SHORT: Why we still NEED oil
These days, it's all about the GREEN! Green energy, renewables, low carbon footprint, etc. While that all sounds nice, what would actually happen if we just ditched fossil fuels - coal, oil, and gas - overnight? It turns out it's WAY more scary than you might think......
SHORT: No more choppy video in VLC
VLC media player will play just about any audio or video file you throw at it. Version 3 supports hardware acceleration so that it SHOULD play even hi-res vids smoothly. But when you try to play a 4K (2160p) video, the playback stutters and is basically unwatchable....
SHORT: Make your color prints POP!
When you need a color printout, it's nice when the colors on paper look the same as those on your screen. Most of the time, however, that's not the case. Fortunately, there's a quick trick you can use to get MUCH better print colors - and it only takes a few seconds!...