The Magic Pill of Tech Troubleshooting
The re-boot, the magic pill. Power cycle, reset, pull the plug, power down, pull the batteries out. Give it 30 seconds to two minutes and power it back up. 75% of electronic problems are solved using this method. It works. Recently, a client described a problem with a TV and cable box. The picture was degrading over time and the issue worsened when it rained. The guide worked on the TV and cable box appeared fine. I diagnosed a signal issue related to the cable outside or ins
Let There Be Light... and Toast
We recently went through the biannual ritual of moving our clocks. In a blink, my world changes from dark to light. I have more energy; I am more active, and more joyful. I revel in anticipation of the long summer evenings that are destined to come, made possible by the shift in time. I love this time of year. Everything is brighter, and more luminescent. Details are crisper and more vibrant. I notice depth, color, contrast and nuance. When light is paired with control the re
