Problem Accessing a QNAP network attached storage (NAS) file directory from macOS Finder could take 15-30 seconds. Solution in Finder, Open the root level of share click View, and uncheck Show Icon Preview. Then click Use as Defaults Rational macOS Sierra (and earlier versions) is checking each file and over a slower network link this can […]
The US Postal Service is offering a free service that emails pictures of the first class mail you will be receiving in your physical mailbox. This can be useful if you want to know what mail is coming when traveling. It doesn’t work with circulars and other bulk mail but that seems […]
Publishers often ask non-fiction book authors to create an index of their work. Creating an index is a non-trivial task often performed by people who specialize in creating indexes using software designed for that purpose. Adding to the complexity is authors usually work in Microsoft Word while publishers work in Adobe PDF. […]
Many people rely on Facebook to store photos, videos, and other information. However, this creates a worry that they won’t be able to get back their data should their account be hacked or Facebook goes out of business :). Facebook responded to this concern with an option to download “everything” you submitted. […]
Background This clock is an 8 day time and strike on the hour and a large nickel half bell. The height is 20” and the width is 13”. The door is etched glass while the case is walnut or aged oak. The pendulum is a unique column style. Called may be called a […]
Three days is sufficient time to sample the highlights of Mumbai. Tourism usually starts in Colaba at the southern tip of the city. The video covers the key sights of the Mumbai including India Gate, the Jain temple and Hanging Gardens of Malabar Hill, a Dhobi Ghat (clothes washing), the Ghandi House museum, Dharavi slum, Sanjay Gandhi […]
Chennai India has some wonderful sights that could occupy 3 to 4 days of tourism. It is best to visit Chennai December through February when the temperatures average 80F/26C. This video includes the best sights including the wide Marina Beach, the temples of Sri Parthasarathy, Kapaleeshwar, and Marundeeswarar. The British influence can be seen Fort St George […]
I am happy to pay for quality software. More software companies are changing from a one-time purchase to a subscription-based payment approach that costs more over the long-term. There are many free alternatives available for well-known tools that provide 95% of the functionality. Since most people rarely use more complicated features, free software usually will […]
An old monitor can be turned into a pretty decent computer and gaming machine. It is a fun project to do with kids. Parts and Materials Raspberry PI Model 3 B – $40 Ableconn HDMI2VGAD Active HDMI to VGA Adapter Converter Dongle – $15 4GB to 32GB microSD card – $5-$10 VGA monitor – usually […]
Quick decision tree and instructions on using a mobile phone internationally. Find out if my phone will work – willmyphonework.net Find out what carriers and prices are for a country – prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com
