articles about new and upcoming technology
It’s funny how advancements in technology not only change our lives but also our expectations. A typical example is motor vehicles. Technology & Motor Vehicles Back in the day, when I was a young man, new vehicles didn’t come with any of today’s advanced features. …
Beeline GPS I’ve written numerous articles related to GPS and mapping software, the most detailed being Which Maps Do You Use? from November 2022. Back then, I concluded that Beeline GPS was my preferred device. However, I simply couldn’t get used to tiny arrows instead …
Insert Disk Error If you insert a blank disk in your optical drive and receive the message, “Insert a disc”. It is usually caused by one or two common issues: a dirty lens or the lens head not moving. The fix is similar for both …
Here’s a quick quiz to test your knowledge of the history of technology. If you get five or more correct, give yourself a pat on the back. Multiple choice answers will be presented but only one is the correct answer. Hover your mouse cursor over …
There is little doubt that advancements in technology have benefited mankind in many ways. However, there is also a downside to some of these technological innovations and the one I hate most is the awful automated, pre-recorded telephone answering menus. Reasons I Hate Pre-Recorded Telephone …
Using Quick Create In Hyper-V Manager In the previous articles, we installed a Linux system using an ISO file by following the steps offered in Hyper-V Manager. This method gives you the widest choice of options and experienced users can modify settings to fit their …
How To Install Linux In Hyper-V Once you have completed the steps to enable Hyper-V on your PC, the next step is deciding which new Operating system to install. Operating Systems range from Windows XP through Windows 11 to full Linux and FreeBSD systems. Search …
Windows Hyper-V Manager Hyper-V started in 2016 as Windows Server Virtualization and is the only native virtualization platform for Windows. Unlike Oracle’s VM which is a type 2, Hypervisor Hyper-V is a type 1 Hypervisor, which means it runs directly on the host machine’s hardware. …
Using Oracle VirtualBox Oracle VirtualBox VM The VM after its name stands for “Virtual Machine”. It can be installed on your PC and used to install additional Operating Systems. VirtualBox is an open-source program that is free to all users. It allows you to install …
A man called me, his computer an older Dell Vostro 230, would rapidly power on and off continuously. At first, I thought overheating, but there wasn’t much dust inside. I disconnected everything, still the same. I removed the memory chips, there was beeping, a good …
What Is A Virtual Drive? A Virtual Drive (VD), sometimes called a Virtual Machine (VM), serves the same purpose as a hard drive on your computer. It is used for storing everything from files to complete operating systems. VDs behave like your physical drive but …
Did you know that millions of people in rural America have a DSL Internet service of between 25- 40Mbps, a quarter of a million still use dial-up and 13 million don’t have Internet access at all? There are probably similar figures for other countries, …
Upgrade NVMe 2230 To 2280 Many recently purchased PCs come with a 256 GB NVMe SSD. When you decide to upgrade to a larger capacity, you might notice that your NVMe has a 2230 form factor and larger capacity models carry a heavy price. Two …
If you’re thinking of buying a USB condenser microphone, you need to read this. I am by no means an audiophile, nor do I profess to be; what I am is a gadget freak. Some time ago I went crazy for portable Bluetooth speakers and …
