The two top reasons for computer repair these days is viruses, and a slow computer. It seems to be natural almost that a computer gets slower as it gets older. But lets analyze that notion for a moment: Computers are machines with very few moving parts. It isn’t as if the processor starts getting slower …
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Oct 06
Using AutoHotKey to assist the Elderly, Disabled and more.
In this article I’m going to introduce you to a powerful program called AutoHotKey. Please take a moment and go to their site at http://www.autohotkey.com/ and view its capabilities. We’re going to focus on the simpler, but very powerful things it can do. But first, proper introductions are in order. My journey to AutoHotKey started …
Sep 20
Never Underestimate the Bandwidth of a Station Wagon Filled with Backup Tapes
If you’ve been in IT long enough, you’re bound to hear the phrase “never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon filled with backup tapes.” This was especially true back in the days of dialup connections and leased lines. How does it scale today? First, we have to decide what kind of media we’re going …