If you got an I.T. support job at a local hospital, expect to encounter a wide range of smells. That’s right—smells. Here are my top five hospital smells from uncommon to common.
Read more “TOP 5 HOSPITAL SMELLS for PC Techs”How Should You Vote In CA Governor Recall Election
California voters will have a big decision to make at the ballot box on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Will they recall Governor Gavin Newsom? If voters say yes, which one of the 45 nobody candidates will replace him? If Democrats stay home, the next governor could win the election with less than 25% of the vote. How should you vote in a (POOP) show like this?
Read more “How Should You Vote In CA Governor Recall Election”The Worse Hospital Smell for A PC Tech #SHORTS
One of the worse smells that I’ve ever dealt with while working at a local hospital was replacing a PC inside a maternity room. The nurse told me the room was ready. It wasn’t. I walked inside and it smelled like a slaughterhouse. It was that bad.
Installing and Troubleshooting Orico USB 3.0 Add-In Card
When I took the CompTIA PenTest+ beta exam in late June, I had to switch out the editing PC for the test PC. The test PC had a clean install of Windows 10 that allowed the exam software to find the microphone and the webcam. Since I had so many USB cables coming off the editing PC, I had to sort out which cables were keyboard, mouse, and webcam. I was also running out of USB ports in the back. I’m going to install and troubleshoot the Orico USB 3.0 add-in card to add more ports and reorganize my USB cables.
Read more “Installing and Troubleshooting Orico USB 3.0 Add-In Card”In-Person Expectations For SiliCon With Adam Savage
Silicon with Adam Savage is three weeks away. Taking place at the San Jose Convention Center on Saturday, August 28, and Sunday, August 29, 2021. Tickets are still available for virtual or in-person attendance. What can you expect from attending SiliCon with Adam Savage in person?
Read more “In-Person Expectations For SiliCon With Adam Savage”International Space Station Shuts Down! #SHORTS
On February 24, 2021, Fry’s Electronics shut down after nearly 36 years. Including the Webster, TX, store (outside of Houston) that had a full-sized mockup of the International Space Station (ISS). This short video is a montage of pictures taken from inside the store.
Does Your Work From Home Printer Need Security Software?
System admins had a busy month pushing out the latest Microsoft Windows patches for the PrintNightmare exploit. Meanwhile, HP advertised their new HP Wolf Security for work from home printers. That raises an interesting question. Does your home printer need security software against cyberattacks?
Read more “Does Your Work From Home Printer Need Security Software?”be quiet! Ultimate Screwdriver (Parody Ad) #SHORTS
The be quiet! ultimate screwdriver is a must have tool for any PC builder. Designed for hard to reach mounting screws on air coolers. Available for $90 USD. For a limited time, includes the Dark Rock Pro 4 air cooler for free (requires a big ass case).
NOTE: This short video is a parody ad. When you buy the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 air cooler, the screwdriver is included. Considering how useful the screwdriver is after installing the air cooler, it’s more valuable than the air cooler itself.
Chef Tom Colicchio – Roasted Sweet Garlic #SHORTS
Chef Tom Colicchio demonstrates his simple recipe for roasted sweet garlic at the Gilroy Garlic Festival 2019. Peeled garlic on foil, a lot of sugar, a little bit of water, in a 300-degree oven for 45 minutes. Sugar turns into liquid and cooks garlic all the way through. Nice and sweet. Check out the original video.
Front Page Tech Knock Knock (#ToiletSquad) #SHORTS
After almost ruining their home from a house fire, Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech asks his wife, Corina Garcia, if he can come back to the show. She reluctantly agrees. He tells a bad knock-knock joke that leaves her hanging. This video is the #ToiletSquad edit.