Technology How-To
This is your go-to source for advanced and niche technology how-to guides. Instead of covering the basics, this section provides in-depth tutorials on topics that matter to power users and enthusiasts. Whether you’re troubleshooting a complex Linux setup, optimizing your Windows workflow, or building a robust home network, these articles provide the technical insights you need.
Turning External USB Drives On and Off for Synology Hyper Backup
Here is my process and shell code for turning on and off external USB drives for Synology Hyper Backup.
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The Windows 11 Local Account Absurdity
Have you ever noticed a condition in the world that seemed so absurd until an absurd premise was put forth...
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Sling TV Does Not Support This Important Apple Device
It's a shame Sling TV allows itself such a competitive disadvantage, as I explain in this blog article.
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Simple Network Adjustments that Strengthened my WiFi Mesh
I made two easy adjustments to my Asus ZenWiFi mesh home network that improvement reliability considerably.
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“Interests” Windows 11 – Can They Be Turned Off?
I really like Windows 11. But the Widgets "interests" feature annoys me. I tried several ways to turn it off....
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Saying Goodbye to Linux
I decided to end my home Linux experiment. Here I explain my original drivers and my final decision to shelve...
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Simple Fix for Asus ZenWiFi “Flashing Blue Light” Problem
I decided to upgrade my home WiFi from a LinkSys AC router. My new Asus ZenWifi mesh got off to...
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Choosing Between Ghost.org and Self-Hosting
As part of my series on how I created my website, this article focuses on why I went with self-hosting...
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Set Up Citrix Windows Printing from a Linux Client
I wanted to print locally in Linux Ubuntu from a remote Windows machine via Citrix. This article explains how I...
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