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...
Windows 11 DOES have new features! Who knew?
If you have no idea why you might want Windows 11, you're not alone. Microsoft is terrible with the whole marketing thing. Nevertheless, I happened to discover by accident a handy new feature in Win 11 just the other day. How many more are hiding in the shadows just...
Foot Pedals: The input device you didn’t know you needed!
Everyone knows about keyboard and mice... But the foot pedal?! What the heck? Surprisingly enough, it turns out that they're not so expensive and very easy to set up - if you use the right software. Speaking of software, it's exactly because of NCH's Pedable...
Make Thunderbird work with your Gmail account
If you use Thunderbird to download e-mails from your Gmail account, it may stop working soon. You may remember a similar thing happening not long ago. Google insisted that POP3 mail accounts were, "not secure enough". So, you had to go through a convoluted process on...
The color printing nightmare is OVER!
Printing in color has been a total nightmare as long as I can remember. If it wasn't the initial cost, it was expensive replacement parts for a color laser printer. Then toner cartridge price went through the roof. And let's forget the dreaded "laser line" problem...
How to make your PC work with Windows 11
Windows 11 has been here for awhile, but it's not available to everyone. There is a list of requirements that are quite confusing - and changing. What's worse, certain Win 11 requirements seem like they're too much trouble to fix. I mean, who wants to risk converting...
Make it stick with Superglue Secrets!
Who doesn't love superglue?! Well, I suppose there are some people who glued their fingers together one time... Anyhow, superglue is still super-useful. There are just a few tricks you should keep in mind for best results. You can save a ton of money and even unstick...
querySelectorAll: Who needs jQuery anyway?!
If you've ever created a website, you've surely used jQuery. It's a lovely JavaScript library that lets you do all sorts of whiz-bang Web 2.0 stuff while shielding you from the underlying plain vanilla JS functions. But hang on a minute - do you really need jQuery?...
The Best way to Propose (for a Techie)
This time, for video #151, I'm gonna do something a bit different. A few weeks ago, I decided to propose to my girlfriend. Naturally, I had to include tech in my proposal because, um, I'm a nerd. Well, you'll just have to watch to find out what happened... YouTube:...
What’s up with 5G and airplanes?!
As if all the controversy about 5G and health isn't bad enough, now there's a new saga: 5G vs Airplanes! Specifically, mid-band 5G vs radar altimeters. So, what's the deal? It turns out it's utter insanity... But then, I guess we shouldn't be surprised! YouTube:...
What the heck is a self-executing function in JavaScript?
JavaScript is THE super-helpful programming language that makes the whole internet go. From Google Docs to online mapping, JavaScript makes it all possible. Despite its popularity, many concepts in JavaScript programming are rarely explained in a simple, down-to-earth...
How NOT to clean your screen
Who doesn't love a shiny, clean screen? Smudges and fingerprints are just seriously annoying. But what's the best way to clean the screen on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or TV? Well, there's one thing you do NOT want to do - as I discovered in a moment of...
Cloudless Windows backup that’s RELIABLE and FREE
Everybody needs a backup, but not everybody wants all their data stored in the cloud. Until now, File History was good enough. Starting with Win 11, it's effectively crippled to push everyone to use OneDrive. Ug. So, what to do? I'll tell you what: Back up Windows...
Windows 11 is here, and well… It’s okay
If you've read my earlier article, Will Windows 11 run on your PC? November 2021 Update, you probably decided you don't want Windows 11 after all. Well, I just upgraded my main puter to a new 12th gen Intel Core i5-12600K processor... And I REALLY needed to do a clean...
Windows Update is MISSING? Fix it for good!
So you've tried to fix Windows Update, but it just won't work. Even my earlier solution didn't work... Never fear! There is a way to essentially 'reinstall' Windows Update that will fix it good. But first, there's one other step you should take to make sure this never...
Why can’t I see my SSD in a clean install of Windows 11?
Let's say you decide to take the plunge and install Windows 11 on your puter. You get everything set up, create a bootable USB stick of Windows 11, and fire away... And then you discover that your SSD is missing! The Win 11 installer can't see it, and your BIOS can't...