by Gregory Johnson | Nov 17, 2020 | Consumer News, Technology, Walk and Talk
In Episode #52, I talk about life without Apple after my Mac Mini computer crashed. This episode coincidentally relates to episode #50 from a week ago where I talk about how we should have other computers available to work on in case a primary computer crashes. (17...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 12, 2020 | Technology
UPDATE – 12 Nov 2020 – MacOS 11.0.1 Big Sur Apple macOS 11.0.1 Big Sur is now available, but your computer may not yet be aware of the update. Follow these steps to make sure you get this update and future updates when they are announced. Size and Speed — The Big Sur...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 7, 2020 | Consumer News, Technology, Walk and Talk
In Episode #50, I share some thoughts about becoming less dependent on Apple devices and services. (3 Nov 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen]Apple [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 31, 2020 | Technology
The Apple Mail program can cause several problems as the result of high CPU use such as overheating. This document offers some suggestions for resolving these issues. Tools for Monitoring It’s generally a good idea to use the Activity Monitor to track what...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 28, 2020 | Consumer News, Technology, Walk and Talk
In Episode #49, I talk about three unresolved tech industry needs: low cost, ease of use, and end-user upgrades or repairs. (28 Oct 2020) Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen]Apple [Listen]Google [Listen]Spotify [Listen]...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 24, 2020 | Technology
Problem Description I recently began receiving reports of a security alert on Apple computers that states: “HPDeviceMonitoring.framework” will damage your computer. This file was downloaded on an unknown date. [] Report malware to Apple to protect other...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 22, 2020 | Technology
On 13 Oct 2020, Network Solutions made some changes to their email services that resulted in a disruption for many people. [Learn More] The change had to do with a new certificate being used. In the immediate wake of that event last week and the residual confusion, it...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 18, 2020 | Technology
If you have configured your Apple Mac computer for the root user account to be working, and you login as the root user, you should be very careful because the root user is an all-powerful administrative user account that allows just about any task, even tasks that...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 18, 2020 | Technology
When you get a new Apple Mac computer, there will be an initial setup process that asks for your region, keyboard preference, Apple ID, and some preferences. After you’ve completed that initial setup, here are some steps that can help improve your experience....
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 13, 2020 | Technology
Problem Summary If you are a Network Solutions customer using their email service, on 13 October 2020, you may have begun noticing certificate errors on your phone, computer, or other devices. The message may say something like: “Mail can’t verify the...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 7, 2020 | Technology, Walk and Talk
In Episode #46, I talk about building an energy efficient Mini ITX computer with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G Processor and NZXT H210 case. I discuss the benefits of building your own computer, including optimal component selection as well as eco friendlier options of repairing,...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 7, 2020 | Raspberry Pi, Technology
Raspberry Pi – News and Resources The Raspberry Pi is an economical, small, energy efficient computer which is normally used as a desktop computer, but recently portable enclosures and displays are becoming more readily available. Below are some examples. Click...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 6, 2020 | Technology
System Overview – Total Cost: $625 This computer utilizes relatively low-cost components for a relatively powerful system. Computers are assembled with several main components: motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage, power supply, and case. At the low-end, these components...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 4, 2020 | Raspberry Pi, Technology
Raspberry Pi – News and Resources For remote support, TeamViewer software works well and it’s free for personal use. If you are installing TeamViewer for use on Raspberry Pi OS, you may get an error message that states: “Failed to install file. A package...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 4, 2020 | Raspberry Pi, Technology
Raspberry Pi – News and Resources Whatever computer system you use, you will want a screen capture utility. With Raspberry Pi, at the time of writing this article, it’s necessary to install this utility. Install Using Simple Command Line Steps You can use the...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 4, 2020 | Raspberry Pi, Technology
A common task when entering data in a spreadsheet is to put the current date and time into a cell. In some spreadsheet software, when entering the time, the current day’s date is assumed. However, with the LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet program, when you manually...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 3, 2020 | Raspberry Pi, Technology
Raspberry Pi – News and Resources People who use Gmail or the Microsoft Outlook email service online typically use a web browser to check their email. However, if you have multiple email accounts, and/or utilize an email service that does not have a full featured...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 3, 2020 | Raspberry Pi, Technology
Raspberry Pi – News and Resources Follow these steps to setup your HP Printer on Raspberry Pi OS. Go to the Terminal mode by clicking on the >_ icon at the top of your screen.Type in sudo usermod -a -G lpadmin pi and press the enter/return key on your keyboard....
