Computer Turns Itself Off
Sometimes my computer problems are software related but most often they are caused by hardware problems. Recently I experienced a problem where my desktop was turning itself off. This destop is...
View ArticleUPS or USPS which is the better shipping solution
Companies in the business of shipping do not produce anything. They merely provide a service. At best they safely deliver a customer’s goods to a destination on time and at reasonable cost. At worst...
View ArticleFACTORY RADIO REPAIR AT REASONABLE COST
You may already know that reasonable cost factory radio repair does not exist. Read on for proof. If your radio acts up or stops working and you can’t fix it yourself, your best bet is to sell it as an...
View ArticleSYLPHEED
I had been using the Thunderbird email program but recently started using sylpheed. Sylpheed loads faster and handles spam a little better than Thunderbird. Better in this case means easier with less...
View ArticleDUCKTAPE
When I was actively engaged in my engineering profession we used to speculate, ‘How many ducks does it take to make a roll of ducktape’. Or, ‘How do you make a dapterduck?’. Of course these were all...
View ArticleThe rig is so good, it is used by DXpeditions
So goes the sales pitch for a well known amateur radio manufacturer. To be fair, that radio is superior to most. It is sensitive, selective and can be used in crowded RF environments. Why it can even...
View ArticleLight/Dark Activated Switch
These are switches used to turn on lights at dusk and turn them off again at sunrise. Generally, a light sensitive device like a photocell, optical sensor of some sort is ties to an opamp comparator...
View ArticleDC Power Distribution
This device is a plug-strip to provide power to devices requiring 12 volt DC power at up to 30 amps. Such a plug-strip is available commercially but it is somewhat pricey at around $100. I had better...
View ArticleI Don’t Think
Those three words instantly disqualify the speaker from expecting any respect, credibility, or attention.
View ArticleFormating USB Memory Sticks
As delivered most USB memory is formatted to FAT32. This is done because FAT32 ensures maximum portability. FAT32 also limits file size. Try copying a 4+gig file to a FAT32 device. You will get an...
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