When it comes to the wallpaper on my phone, there are either too many neat ones to decide between or it has been on my phone too long and I'm tired of it. The solution for me has been to use an app to automatically change the wallpaper, similar to what Windows allows you to do. Step 1: Install the app Wallpaper Changer from Google Play. Step 2: Create a folder with your … [Read more...]
CES 2016 Press Day announcements
Today was Press Day for the International Consumer Electronics Show 2016, which kicks off fully tomorrow. There were plenty of press releases and announcements today from various companies. Based off of these headlines, this year's CES is the year of the 4K TV, connected cars, and smart homes. Intel Brings Amazing Experiences to Life at Consumer Electronics Show - … [Read more...]
CES 2016 pre-announcements
CES 2016 is happening later this week (January 6th-9th). Tomorrow is an exclusive CES Press Day but companies want to get ahead of the curve so many made their announcements today. Here are some of the headlines that have come across my desk: Got a Startup to Get People Moving? Ford-Backed Techstars Mobility, Driven by Detroit Providing Funding, Training Ford Targets … [Read more...]
Reflecting on 404 Tech Support in 2015
I referred back to my reflection of 2014 before beginning this post and was entertained by the adventure that year was. By comparison, 2015 has been more regular with less excitement. I received my Microsoft certification as an MCSA for Windows 8.1 this year, as I set out last year. I have been using Windows 10 since Day 1 of its release and will study for the 70-697 exam of … [Read more...]
AiProtection on ASUS routers prevents FTPES connections
Working with a different hosting option that uses FTPS instead of SFTP, I found that my ASUS RT-AC56R was preventing passive, explicit FTPS connections. It took some hours of troubleshooting and patient support of the hosting company but I finally narrowed down the problem when I bypassed the router and was able to connect to the server securely when directly plugged into my … [Read more...]