The biggest problem with batteries
I recently bought new Enegon batteries for the DSLR cam I use to make videos. Unfortunately, one of them died on me the first time I used it. This was particularly surprising given that the batteries got very good reviews on Amazon. So, I decided to open up the dead...
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!...
SHORT: FIX Windows Update!
These days, updating Windows is like playing Russian Roulette. Microsoft keeps breaking things, and we have to figure out how to fix them, over and over. When you've finally had enough and nothing is working for you, try THIS! Not to worry: Microsoft will break it...
SHORT: Superglue Secrets!
Superglue is awesome... Except when you glue your fingers together. It's also easy to waste a lot of it, and you don't want to get yourself into a sticky situation by wasting money these days. So... All the secrets of superglue In less than 60s! Off we go:...
Is wireless tech bad for you, or not?
By now, you probably know that there's enough scientific doubt about wireless tech. But how bad is it? More importantly, how do you get people to listen? It's easier than you think! YouTube: https://youtu.be/pCPv0VxmLw8 Twitter: Is wireless tech bad for you, or not?...
How to install Windows 11 on ANY computer
Before Windows 11 was even released, Microsoft announced that not all puters would be able to run it. Normally, Win 11 requires TPM 2.0, secure boot, more RAM, and so on. So, a lot of people with older machines haven't been able to upgrade to the latest version of...
Can’t turn off your WiFi? No problem!
So, you've gone wired and are enjoying the speed, stability, and privacy of Ethernet. One problem: There's no button to turn off WiFi on your ISP's router/modem! What to do? Why, hack it, of course! Let's get movin': YouTube:...
How to remove Library icons from Desktop when delete doesn’t work
Now this is a fun one! You get a new puter, fire it up, and you find the Windows Library icons on the desktop: Home, Documents, Music, Videos, etc. The trouble starts when you try to delete them: you can't! They're invincible!! So how to get rid of these persistent...
The Secret of solving Tech Problems
No, it's not ChatGPT. And it's not exactly Google, either. When you have a tech problem and you want to solve it quick, that's part of the problem. But if you take into account simple human nature, you can solve your problems in record time - and learn something along...
Windows Updates are stuck in a loop and I can’t log in
This is a fun one! You try to install some updates to Windows, and your puter reboots. And reboots, and reboots, and reboots... It seems to get stuck at 35% or some percentage, but then it does nothing. Restarting your puter doesn't help, because it just stays at the...
3 ways to fix Explorer Won’t Refresh bug
If you're having trouble with files/folders not appearing until you refresh the folder view with a tap on F5, then you've been hit by the dreaded Explorer Doesn't Refresh Automatically bug Fortunately, it's pretty easy to fix. Behold: Three ways to fix the glitch!...
Replace a failed drive in a software RAID on linux
Software RAID is great, especially for servers. While you can use RAID for increased speed, most people use RAID mirroring so that all data is written to two identical disks. If one disk fails, your server stays up because the 2nd drive still works. But what happens...