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This blog is my play area. I use it just to keep stuff sort of documented.

Portable Apps

Portable Apps

One of my favorite applications is PortableApps. I have mine on a USB on my key chain at all times. It has all my favorite utilities on it, including Revo Uninstaller, CCleaner, Process Explorer and FileZilla. Just pop the USB into a PC, and all your tools are right...

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Simpler is Better

Simpler is Better

If you were a brain surgeon, would family members ask "Do you have anything for a headache?" But since you're in IT, they have no qualms about asking "Why is my hard drive so full?" Here is a little utility to have on your thumb drive so you can quickly diagnose their...

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Malawi Wifi

Malawi Wifi

I found this somewhat suspicious Wifi network in Malawi. I did not connect.

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Digital Sign

Digital Sign

While working on the website for the church I attend, it occured to us that our new WordPress site might be able to deliver digital signage. We tried it with the Foyer plugin, and although the developer Menno Luitjes was very helpful, we haven't gotten that right. For...

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UUCL Website

UUCL Website

This year I took over responsibility for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster's website. It was on WIX, which meant it was difficult to have concurrent editors and the site was only marginally responsive. We also couldn't schedule the publishing, so every...

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Running in the dark

Running in the dark

  Dark evenings. Time to break out the reflective running vest, headlamp, and 4-pack of flashers.

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Track running

Track running

Road running is like a spiritual journey.  Track running is like mental mayhem.

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Don’t Always Blame Running

Don’t Always Blame Running

I have a tinge in my knee that comes and goes.  It starts soon in to my run, and can stay or get worse throughout the run.  When this knee pain befalls, I usually go through several weeks of modifying my gait and my shoes, until I find the right combination, and it...

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Why We Run

Why We Run

This is why we run. Go to the full post to use the link. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running

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 The Fascinating History of this Site

This Foray in to WordPress started on or about 11/26/2017. It’s ramblings about running, computers, and sometimes food.