Category Archives: Technology

Foci and Mirrors

Posted on September 13, 2017 by mossjon314159

This week’s discussion topic will attempt to answer the question: Suppose your Newtonian reflector has a mirror with a diameter of 20 cm and a focal length of 2 m. What magnification do you get with eyepieces whose focal lengths … Continue reading →

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So Your Home Printer Just Ran Out of Ink . . .

Posted on April 4, 2016 by mossjon314159

Home printing and printers are the bane of my existence.  I’m very spoiled.  My employer is a large law firm.  Law firms excel at killing trees (i.e. printing reams and reams and reams of paper).  I’ve had access to exceptional … Continue reading →

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Local Library Makes Computer Access Easy as Pie

Posted on March 9, 2016 by mossjon314159

Easy as pie?  For me, it is way easier.  I’ll explain that later. My local library, the Lansing Community Library, recently installed software created by EnvisionWare which makes accessing a computer a snap. Here’s a quick ‘how to’ to give … Continue reading →

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Windows 10? Here are privacy issues you should consider

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mossjon314159

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2015/07/29/wind-nos/ More and more reasons to try or switch to Linux.  Beware of Windows 10 “Free” upgrade … it will only cost your privacy. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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How Chess Has Changed Over The Last 150 Years

Posted on May 29, 2015 by mossjon314159

http://io9.com/how-chess-has-changed-over-the-last-150-years-1707692642 Chess is one of those games I know how to play but have no desire to play. As noted in this article, the rise of the machine has made human play almost an afterthought. I like computers but I … Continue reading →

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Never Feed the Trolls!

Posted on April 15, 2015 by mossjon314159

Report: Trolls can be detected early on – KCTV5. I’ve been a moderator in various forums online over the years. My number one axiom is ‘Never Feed the Trolls!’ Now there’s a study to back up that assertion and to … Continue reading →

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Article: Google executives explain why the MBA approach to building things is ‘stupid’

Posted on February 7, 2015 by mossjon314159

Google executives explain why the MBA approach to building things is ‘stupid’ http://venturebeat.com/2015/02/06/google-executives-explain-why-the-mba-approach-to-building-things-is-stupid/ Expect the unexpected. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Article: Virtual desktops don’t replace EMM

Posted on January 18, 2015 by mossjon314159

Virtual desktops don’t replace EMM https://gigaom.com/2015/01/18/virtual-desktops-dont-replace-emm/ The firm I work for does both MDM and VDI. That’s the nature of IT support in legal firms. Access whenever wherever and however but still securely. Posted from WordPress for Android via my … Continue reading →

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​Loki’s Wager is Why You Can’t Win Arguments on the Internet

Posted on January 14, 2015 by mossjon314159

http://io9.com/lokis-wager-is-why-you-cant-win-arguments-on-the-inter-1679484756 My advice to people tempted to argue in cyberspace is always: “Don’t Feed the Trolls! ” Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Comcast and Time Warner Cable hike modem fees as much as 33%. Time to buy your own. January 02

Posted on January 4, 2015 by mossjon314159

http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/02/technology/comcast-time-warner-cable-modem/ I guess I’d better scrutinize my Time Warner bill this month.  And maybe start pricing cable modems. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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