Tag Archives: computers

Bits and Pieces 32

Posted on April 30, 2018 by ehurst

It was a bit of tribulation upgrading the tower from Xubuntu 16.04 to 18.04. But it’s working now and I’m looking forward to feature updates that should fix some of the nagging deficiencies. I think the new laptop will stay … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 31

Posted on February 20, 2018 by ehurst

We have freezing rain and sleet today. When we got up early this morning, it was 68°F (20C) — almost sweltering. By mid-morning a cold front blew in and the temperatures plunged. It’s below freezing now. And I’m fidgeting just … Continue reading →

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Remember the Future

Posted on February 10, 2018 by ehurst

It’s been quite frustrating from the human point of view. It started with a simple service call to replace a couple of case fans on a computer I built for someone a few years ago. That computer then stopped working … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 30

Posted on February 9, 2018 by ehurst

My lower legs all scratched up from yesterday’s ride. Dragging a bike through heavy underbrush is not a recommended activity. But I still feel it was worth it to see that lovely shoreline. I’m trying to get used to working … Continue reading →

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Administrivia: New Phone

Posted on February 8, 2018 by ehurst

This is just an FYI. I ordered a nearly new but used Android phone on eBay from another customer using the same provider. Thus, the phone easily activated in my name and is quite usable. I’ve linked it to my … Continue reading →

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The Real Apocalypse

Posted on February 5, 2018 by ehurst

There’s a movie titled Virtual Revolution. It’s not hard to find and you can watch it on YouTube, if you feel like it. I’m not going to recommend it, though. I’ll save you some time: It depicts a dystopian future … Continue reading →

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Giving Stuff Away

Posted on January 20, 2018 by ehurst

I do this every time I have more than I can use. Typically it goes okay when I use Craigslist, but I thought I might try it here on the blog. These are free and I’ll ship anywhere in the … Continue reading →

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The Intel CPU Flaw Simplified

Posted on January 4, 2018 by ehurst

Maybe you’ve heard about this: Major Flaw in Millions of Intel Chips Revealed. Most of the reports assume too much about what you already know, or obfuscate things and miss the point. Bottom line: This flaw allows naughty software to … Continue reading →

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Laptop Arrived

Posted on December 22, 2017 by ehurst

Thank the Lord and all of you who prayed and contributed — the laptop arrived today. It wasn’t picture-worthy, just a simple box with the simplest packing. The main thing about the machine itself is that it is relatively small … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 29

Posted on December 12, 2017 by ehurst

Simply as a matter of accountability, I report that the laptop with one added accessory (a dongle with extra ports) has been ordered. Everything should be here by 27 December. I’ll take pictures of the unboxing for your amusement, and … Continue reading →

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