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February 12, 2020

A look back at when drones were all the rage

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12February

I remember when drones came on the market a few years ago. Actually, it was longer than a few years. I’m just aging that much faster now. But my first drone was a gift from my wife for my 35th birthday. It was also the weekend we got engaged. Thanks to this blog, I remember the day I opened the box of my Phantom 2 Vision+ from DJI.  These were new, exciting times. I was in love with all...

January 30, 2020

It may (really) be time time to use two-factor authentication

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30January

Think for a second all the devices you have connected to the Internet. There’s probably more than you think. And you may have started using more complex passwords as you get older and wiser (note: If you’re not, seriously. Get with the times. You’re going to get hacked). But you’re likely NOT using 2FA. It may really be time to use two-factor authentication. I know...

January 24, 2020

The one problem with YouTube TV

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24January

I’ve had YouTube TV for a few months now. I absolutely love it. Not only is it a great service with plenty of options, there are no cords, no boxes, no high cable bills and no hassle. But it doesn’t mean there are no problems. In fact, there’s really only one problem with YouTube TV I’ve experienced. This problem isn’t even YouTube TV’s fault. It falls on...

January 7, 2020

This robot will save you when you run out of toilet paper

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07January

We’ve all been there. No toilet paper to be found. Admit it. You’ve lived it. So what is a guy or gal to do? I don’t want to know your personal stories and solutions, but alas, technology has come through in the clutch again. Introducing the robot that will save you from this helpless feeling… it’s name is Rollbot. Rollbot is a a self-balancing robot that connects to...

June 7, 2017

Make a MacOS Sierra boot drive

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07June

Note: This post is part of the the series: Reformat Macbook Pro to make brand new. You can always refer back to the table of contents to follow the entire process. This post is in addition to the original instructions with the release of MacOS Sierra. This post will teach you how to make a MacOS Sierra boot drive. In our last chapter, we learned how to backup your Macbook Pro with Time Machine in...

June 5, 2017

Reinstall Sierra on Macbook Pro

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05June

Note: This post is part of the the series: Reformat Macbook Pro to make brand new. You can always refer back to the table of contents to follow the entire process. This is the part where you reinstall Sierra on Macbook Pro.  [su_note note_color=”#fefebb”]Note: If you simply just want to upgrade from OSX Yosemite to MacOS Sierra without reformatting your computer (just a simple...

April 15, 2015

Famous tax quotes for this Tax Day

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15April

Happy Tax Day. Is it though? Happy? Well, we hope so for your sake and that you’ve planned accordingly and that your taxes are paid and you don’t have to worry about it anymore (for last year). It’s not always the case for taxpayers. It’s a bit unnerving to look at a paystub and see how much money you’ve earned that WON’T be going into your pocket. However...

October 22, 2014

Sirius XM phone number spoofing?

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22October

I was perusing the aisles of our local grocery store the other night and it was getting late. It was almost ten o’clock…closing time, so I needed to hurry. Somewhere between the olives and the tomato paste I got the call from someone in my home town of Scandia, Minnesota. The number on the screen: (651) 433-6650. Surprised, I quickly answered. “Hello???” I asked...

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