Not your typical 5G study…
A few months ago, a new study of the effects of 5G on rats was released. At first glance, the study appears to confirm that there's nothing to see here. But a more careful read reveals it's not so simple. And now, the authors of the study announced that the plot...
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...
Stop autoplay videos on Twitter / X.com
If you're a Twitter user [ducks under the table], you've no doubt been seriously annoyed by those constantly auto-playing video posts. What's even crazier than the fact that the vids autoplay is that if you refresh the current page on Twitter, the same vids autoplay...
Are e-Fuel and Biodiesel the future?
You may have heard the word e-fuel, but most people have no idea what the stuff actually is. Same with biodiesel... Along with electric cars, this stuff is supposed to be the future, man! But IS it? Join me for a deep dive into the wonderful (green) world of...
What the heck is an ELECTRET?
Everyone knows what a magnet is. But have you ever heard of an electret? Yeah, me neither! In fact, there's an entire branch of science/engineering that gets very little attention these days - outside of very specific applications that like 3 people know about. Join...
How to rename a bunch of files at once
Let's say you have a folder with a ton of files, but they all have super-long file names. For example, a folder with a bunch of video files like this: ENG SUB【Story of Yanxi Palace 延禧攻略】EP50 Starring Wu Jinyan, Qin Lan, Nie Yuan, Charmaine Sheh.mp4 Wow, that is a...
2 ways to find out why your PC is crashing
Windows is giving you trouble? Stuff is crashing? Normally, you'd just pull out your hair and start screaming. But what if you could see exactly WHY it's crapping out on you? Actually, you can! And it's easier than you think... Join me for a look at Windows logging...