I recently rebuilt my home computer with Windows 10 Anniversary Update. I use Chrome as my default browser but I typically have a second browser for testing websites and keeping another Gmail account open. That second browser is normally Firefox but they have been falling out of favor with Pocket integration, Firefox Hello, and other annoyances. As one less program to install, … [Read more...]
Nexus 6P powers off when battery hits 25%
Android's fragmentation and carrier-delayed updates are the mobile platform's biggest drawbacks. That's the reason why I went with the Nexus line for my latest smartphone. A couple months ago I was able to update my Nexus 6P to Android 7.0 Nougat with an OTA update. While I enjoyed most of the new features of Nougat, I began to notice a problem whenever my battery would get low … [Read more...]
How to ‘Unblock’ multiple files at a time with PowerShell
If you have been frustrated by the warning message on Windows computers "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer.", you are not alone. The warning might pop up when you try to open a file that you downloaded from the Internet. It can cause a decent amount of frustration because of the way it is implemented. If you right-click … [Read more...]
Escaping the ‘failure configuring updates. Reverting…’ loop on Windows 7
Working on Windows 7 is beginning to feel like a trip down memory lane. Windows 8 and Windows 10 have some drastic interface differences that working on Windows 7 requires a little refocus. It's not nearly as bad as working on a Windows XP or Vista box these days but it's getting there. I have most of my computers to Windows 10 or at least Windows 8.1. However, I found … [Read more...]
How to fix ScreenConnect no longer reconnecting after reboot
Since updating ScreenConnect, a self-hosted remote support solution similar to LogMeIn and other services, to version 5.5 it has not wanted to reconnect support sessions after a reboot. The typical workflow for using the software is creating a support session, getting the client connected so that you can see their screen, and performing the requested fix. Often, in Windows … [Read more...]