The Truth about Quantum Computing
We hear a lot about quantum computers these days. They're supposed to work almost like magic. We're even told to choose a certain VPN because they're "quantum proof"! The trouble is, even most experts agree we're not 'there' yet. Far from being an impending...
NVMe drive missing or not booting? There’s a simple fix!
On the one hand, NVMe drives are blazingly fast. On the other hand, getting them to work with Windows - or even your BIOS - can be a bit of a nightmare. I recently upgraded several computers that had SATA SSDs. I wanted to upgrade each one to an NVMe drive. So, I used...
The quietest gaming keyboard in the entire universe!
Despite the prevalence of touch devices these days, chances are you still have an "old fashioned" computer with a keyboard. Many keyboards are very quiet and comfortable to type on, but they don't last very long. Enter the Gaming Keyboard! It's old school durability...
Fix “UPDATEBIOS.exe – The application could not be started” error on MSI PCs
If you have an MSI puter that you upgraded to Windows 11, you probably noticed an annoying little error. Every time you boot up, you got a popup window that states: UPDATEBIOS.exe could not be started. Do you want to view information about this issue? So of course you...
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...