OK, here some  of the common problems I’ve had with MacOS: MacOS Sierra seems to have developed this, when copying (but not moving) files on  a Synology NAS, I get the dreaded Can’t move files, the required files cannot be found. Error code -43 When you try to delete in the Trash, you get the […]

I always have trouble the first time I try to pair my Mac bluetooth keyboards. Here’s a quick guide to what you have to do: Most of the time the device isn’t visible. You should check the single LED light. If it is fast blinking, then the keyboard or mouse is not paired and you […]

Ok we did find a loose m.2 SSD in our system. The reason is that some motherboards do not come with the proper screw to tighten down. After much googling, it looks like this tiny screw is an M2 3mm screw. These are about $10 for 300 on Amazon 🙂

OK we have three PCs down and are working our way through it. If you really have a hard problem, here are the steps: Buy a test chassis system. This is something that is case-less and let’s you swap components easily. It is really useful when something goes wrong. Here are the steps, first put […]

Well it might be better to wait until after Christmas, but here are some things to get: $100 iTunes Gift card is $85 on eBay. That’s quite a deal from PayPal no less.

OK the world is a little confusing right now, but with a 4K cable, you need a 18Gbps at least to make sure you get 4Kp60: Monoprice Certified Premium High Speed Cables. These are just $5 for a 3 foot length

A buddy asked what’s a decent gaming PC. This is a great time to buy one as the nVidia GTX-1080s are coming down in price and UHD is coming out, so Techradar had a good overview http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/10-of-the-best-gaming-pcs-you-can-buy-in-2015-1304263: Alienware Aurora F5. $800. This is Dell’s premium line. It is tiny min ITX and very fast with a […]

I’ve been using the Datacolor Spyder3Studio for years now to get a good calibration on monitors. Despite the fact they are up to Spyder5, this has really served me well even with out of data software. However in trying to calibrate a Monoprice UHDTV display, a 28 inch TN monitor, I had my first trouble. […]

I’ve had a chance to use Youtube, Netflix and Amazon on three 4K screens in the last week! I just wish one of them were one I actually owned. Here’s what I learned: The in TV applications work really well. I tried it 0n a Samsung 6300, a Sony OLED and a Vizio. All late […]

Ok let’s say that things are going great. You have a s ingle wifi router like the soon to be extinct Apple Time Capsule but now want a little More coverage say in your basement. What’s the easiest thing to do short of living on smallnetbuilder.com.  Well, it’s surprisingly easy and hard to make it […]