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Show me that redaction!
This is a cautionary tale! Paul Manafort's attorneys filed a document that was improperly redacted. You can open the actual document (link below), copy the redacted lines and paste them in to a Word document to reveal the text underneath. The black highlighter tool is...
How to Save a File
Microsoft recently updated their Snipping tool, now called "Snip & Sketch." You can see a little overview here. What gets me about this new tool is the icon to save the file. It is the usual 3.5" floppy disk. Like on EVERY program. But kids today have never even...
Excel Stocks and Geography
Microsoft released an interesting feature yesterday - datatypes called Stocks and Geography. You can see their official notice here. These data types are available in the desktop version of Excel for Office 365, buy I couldn't find them for Excel Online. The Stocks...
Windows Snipping Tool
This morning I opened Windows Snipping tool, and got this interesting message that Snipping Tool is moving. My immediate reaction was "Hmm... I need to take a snip of that so I can come back to it later." But then... "how do you snip Windows Snipping tool?" Luckily I...
Full c: empty d:!
I bet you ran in to this over the Holidays. "My laptop is SO slow!" When you look at it, you discover Cousin Edith is storing her Documents /pictures/music on the c: partition, which in her lousy laptop was set up to be only for the OS. The user data was supposed to...
Remote Access Tools
There are many remote access tools - Team Viewer, Logmein, GotomyPC, and even RDP, VNC and Chrome Remote Desktop. My recent tool of choice is AeroAdmin. This neat little tool gets it all done. It can be free, if you don't use it too much. It can be set in always-on...
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...
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...
Malawi Wifi
I found this somewhat suspicious Wifi network in Malawi. I did not connect.
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...
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...
Running in the dark
Dark evenings. Time to break out the reflective running vest, headlamp, and 4-pack of flashers.
Track running
Road running is like a spiritual journey. Track running is like mental mayhem.
Running Injury
Whoops. Blood thru the running sock.
Summer Running in Lancaster PA
Running with the Amish
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...
Why We Run
This is why we run. Go to the full post to use the link. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running
Here is a Video to get you Motivated!
Ironman Watch
I don't wear a Smartwatch. I have an old Timex Ironman. Yup. I like my old Ironman.
Nipple Bandages
My personal requirement for marathon training runs - nipple bandages.
Wear ID
It's a good thing to wear ID while you run. You never know what might happen. I prefer dog tags, which I wear always, so it's a "set it and forget it" solution. They are available for cheap on line.
That farm yup
Your Bones Aren’t Smart
Your bones aren't smart, so you have to be smart for them. Your joints don't naturally articulate in the correct way. They just move and twist and crunch together however it happens when you throw your leg out there. Be cognizant of how your posture and gait...
Modify Your Shoes
As your shoes wear, it can be helpful to modify them. Your natural thought might be to add shoe goo and cushioned insoles to the worn spots, but consider going the other way, especially if the wear is more pronounced on either the inside or outside of your foot....
Snot Rockets
You either shoot snot rockets, or you don't. I do. The technique is to hold one nostril shut and forcefully exhale air out the nose, clearing the open nostril of all debris. It's healthy and good for you to expel all that bad gunk, although don't be so forceful...
Wind Chill
Today I will get soaked on my run. But the weather Gurus believe it will actually feel like the actual temperature actually. Go figure. Why don't they calculate "Rain Chill?" The concept of wind chill means it feels colder when it's windy. For...
Runner’s Demons
Demons often hound the runner. They are tenacious and merciless. But run towards the morning and the demons are made irrelevant.
Traffic
There tend to be two philosophies for running with traffic. One is "Own the road," and the other is to just be careful. I am completely in the "careful" camp. My number one rule is: If there is going to be a car vs runner accident, don't be there. "Own the...
Lobster Gloves
This winter we've had some really cold mornings, less than 10 Degrees Fahrenheit. I discovered my Garneau bicycle gloves make great running gloves. They are exceptionally warm. They are "lobster" style gloves, meaning they have individual fingers, but also...