articles about new and upcoming technology
Overview Apple enthusiasts are excited about Apple’s new Vision Pro headset. For $3,500, you can have one, too. Apple claims the Vision Pro is its first “spatial computer” that “seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected […]
VR Headsets Can Reprogram Your Brain Read More »
Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 build 26058 in the Canary and Dev channels including an expansion of Copilot‘s integrated capabilities. To date, Copilot‘s interactions with Windows settings have been somewhat limited but this latest build is beginning to show just how serious Microsoft is
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I was on TeamViewer trying to help a couple with their computer problems (Windows 8) and they wanted me to help with something on their phone. At the time, I didn’t have a way to see their phone or at least I didn’t realize I
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I would like to think that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be able to solve a relatively easy high school math problem because such math problems are typically straightforward with solutions all over the Internet. However, my experience shows that it consistently doesn’t. Maybe that’s because
Another AI Math Flop Read More »
Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison helped me (kind of) solve a strange problem with my Roku device. You see, it was Albert Einstein who said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result. For the problem I
Strange Roku Problem Fixed Read More »
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.
The Technology We Never Knew We Needed! Read More »
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
GPS – Which Device And Software? Read More »
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
How To Repair Optical Drive Read More »
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
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Technology Read More »
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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