Thanks to the folks over at TalkShoe and their way-cool web application, I’ve started doing my own podcast called The High Tech Redneck. I don’t really have a scheduled time that I do the podcast. Hopefully, I will be able to schedule it and stick to a schedule soon.
The format is basically me talking about something technically, usually IT related that I’ve come across, or one of my articles from GuyMcDowell.com, USBDriven.com or MakeUseOf.com on how to fix something. If you happen to catch the show live, you can phone in with your questions and I’ll do my best to help you.
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Posted by admin on Jun 4, 2009 in
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Props to my friend over at ElectronicRamblings.com. The author of the blog is a fellow I work with. I’ll call him ElectroMan for the purposes of this article.
You may think you can hack because you do some programming or mess with software, maybe change out a component or two. But you don’t really hack until you get down to board-level electronics. That’s ElectroMan’s strength. You know those guys you read about on sites like Hackaday.com or guys like KipKay - ElectroMan is in that league. If you have a problem with the design or functionality of an electronic component or system, I’m pretty sure he can figure it out. Read more…
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Recently a problem popped up on my computer. Every time I do a repair of my WiFi connection, I would get the error message that the ARP cache could not be cleared. I do a ‘repair’ quite often since my router is not the finest my ISP has ever issued.
I would still get a connection on completion of the repair, but it just bugged me that it was a clean repair. So I looked into it. Here’s a simple two step process that may help you resolve the ARP Cache problem, if you are experiencing it too. Read more…
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Posted by admin on Apr 27, 2009 in
Uncategorized The lay-offs are here. The cutbacks are on. It’s just that simple. Normally I would write something about how to invert a tetrion particle with a paper clip or some other technical stuff, but today it’s just about having some fun in the downtime.
I know you’ve been a good pilfering drone and you’ve got two or three packs of printer paper at home. So hit these sites, break out the glue, gather around the kitchen table and get your family ready for an evening of folding, pasting and paper-cut fun. Let’s party like it’s 1929! Read more…
Posted by admin on Apr 18, 2009 in
Uncategorized Spring break-up is that time of year when the snow recedes and the ground is just a little too soggy to drive on - so you do a little shop time if your lucky and a lot of Honey-Do-List time.
This year, break-up might be fairly short. We could be back in the field by Monday. I’m pretty happy about that since I have an addiction to food and shelter! I’ve been pretty busy in the off-time taking care of paper-work, reorganizing the truck, doing stuff about the house and catching up on some reading and writing. When break-up isn’t too long, I actually like it.
But I am curious what you other oil patch workers do during break-up. Do you go to work at other jobs? I concentrate on my writing for MakeUseOf.com. Do you take your family vacation? Or do you just putter around the house and relax a bit? I’m curious.
Not much of an article, I know, but Ithought I’d better let people know that I’m still alive and still working on this site. I’m also working on Part II of the truck office…I’ve got some information on some really cool products to help you get - and stay - organized. A place for everything and everything in it’s place. Also, stay tuned for an e-Book that outlines how to secure your remote laptops (without VPN) from an IT Manager’s point-of-view. It’ll either be over at MakeUseOf.com or here.
Cheers, keep your feet dry and your nose clean.
