Tag Archives: technology

Win10: The Hits Keep Coming

Posted on March 14, 2016 by ehurst

Look at the Reddit thread on Win10 forced upgrades. I took the time to wade through most of it. The Microsoft apologists are lying — knowingly lying about what happens. Literally hundreds of people are doing everything right and still … Continue reading →

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Win10 Update Control Toolset

Posted on March 6, 2016 by ehurst

Some developers are determined to help you maintain control over Windows 10. But wouldn’t you know? This early effort requires you install more than one tool to get that control. But if you are technologically inclined, you can do this. … Continue reading →

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Pull In Those Dependencies

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ehurst

So, you’ve outsourced your IT operations? How quickly could you scramble to pull it back in-house? Just thought I’d ask since you are likely to be doing that soon. That is, you’ll do it if your business manages to stay … Continue reading →

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Vision Refresh

Posted on February 24, 2016 by ehurst

This is just an update for the sake of accountability. Would you believe the spam I get on this blog? Every day I see at least a half-dozen spam comments on various posts, and easily a dozen spammy messages on … Continue reading →

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Program Notes: FTP Additions

Posted on February 24, 2016 by ehurst

I noticed lately that YouTube now features channels operated professionally in the name of various music acts from my youth. Notice how I worded that; I seriously doubt all of them involve the actual musicians. Most of them appear to … Continue reading →

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Morphing Reality

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ehurst

I’m not kidding; we are moving into a different civilization. There’s a lot of friction in human habits. We call it “custom and culture” but it amounts to that broad, almost unconscious comfort zone that is neither exactly what we … Continue reading →

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Burning Heart; Changing Life

Posted on February 21, 2016 by ehurst

And then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. And they said to one another, “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He … Continue reading →

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Technical Updates for Late February 2016

Posted on February 17, 2016 by ehurst

Consider the moral implications. Understanding the technology is one thing; knowing why and how it matters is another level entirely. If your computer runs Win10 and you have some functional reason for preferring it over whatever was running before, but … Continue reading →

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Holding the Door Open

Posted on February 16, 2016 by ehurst

Eden is a long way from Utopia. The latter will ever remain a myth, a materialistic fantasy. It’s a demand that God mend His ways to match human reason. Eden represents what God designed for us, what He designed us … Continue reading →

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Give It a Rest

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ehurst

Today is a good time for us to pray. As I was out on a long ride, I was generally praying out loud the whole time. I have no quarrel with anyone, and I welcome all who can humor my … Continue reading →

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