Multiple monitors give a lot of convenience and can increase efficiency for computer use. Windows 8 has improved the handling of multiple monitors with a taskbar for each monitor and other configurable settings. Remote desktop offers a lot of convenience in allowing you to reach servers that are physically distant or software that's only on a particular computer. It … [Read more...]
OS X auto-updates leave a bit to be desired
On my test Mac running the OS X Yosemite Beta, I recently enrolled in auto-updates. Today, while simply browsing the web I got the following Installation Alert: In order to continue installation, please close the following application: iTunes This was a bit alarming as I wasn't doing any installation and I wasn't prompted for any installation ahead of time. Coming from the … [Read more...]
If everyone were taught troubleshooting…
Sometimes the job in IT support can feel like you're the only one that understands the simple concept of cause-and-effect. Sometimes the logical jumps can be made with the information provided by the client. Other times it requires discovering more information through observation or research while in more complicated cases it requires making a logic jump of 2-3 steps like a … [Read more...]
DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I – pinning down the differences
DVI is typically referred to as the "white video cable" and even that is better than usual. DVI is a popular video cable but a few manufacturers say it is in its last years with HDMI and DisplayPort as replacements. Even if it's on its way out, I still see it and its predecessor VGA around quite a bit. I think having a better understanding DVI is helpful knowledge in … [Read more...]
GoTenna allows for direct connections between smartphones
The goTenna pairs with your phone using Bluetooth-LE and then allows you to communicate with other GoTenna users over 3 miles away. That range will increase with height but decreases with environmental obstructions. At first thought, you might say I can communicate around the world, why would I need goTenna? The beauty of goTenna is that it doesn't rely on your cell phone … [Read more...]