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Bash shell in Windows 10
I recently became aware of a new capability in Windows 10. It does give me a reason to use that operating system again (at least from time to time). With the Windows 10 Anniversary update, one can now run the Bash shell directly on Windows. Looks like this only applies […]
Read MoreVisual Studio Code
In preparation for our fall, 2016, CMWEB 240 class on developing web pages using the .Net environment, I have been briefly reviewing Visual Studio Code (version 1.3). This is a different product from the traditional Visual Studio and has a significantly UX/UI experience than Visual Studio. You can download a […]
Read MoreNational Web Design Contest Software
We just concluded our 13th national web design contest in Louisville, KY (June 21 – 25, 2016). Although I plan to post additional information about the judge’s observations on our WebDesignContest.org site soon, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss some observations and insights I made regarding the tools […]
Read MoreCritical Error – Start Menu Not Working
For the past month (March 8 to April 6, 2016), my sole Windows 10 laptop has been experiencing a strange problem. Every time I clicked on the Windows logo “new start menu,” I received the following error message. Of course, you can’t close this message. Clicking “Sign out now” is […]
Read MoreText editors
This week we start the spring, 2016 semester at school. Sometimes, it is best to step back and look at those simple, little things we can do to improve. Using a text editor is one such example. For students just getting started, you will come to learn that it is […]
Read MoreWindows 10 First Look
I “bit the bullet” today and installed Windows 10 on one of my computers. Yes, I am an early adopter. That being said, my level of frustration with Windows 8.1 is not going away any time soon. I have previously reviewed an early version of Windows 10 and wanted to […]
Read MoreOffice Mix
Assuming you are running MS-PowerPoint 2013 or higher, you might want to try Office Mix. It is a free add-on for PowerPoint which allows you to “create and share interactive online videos.” You can include screen captures, screen recordings, polls, and quizzes. You can upload your completed presentation to the […]
Read MoreWindows 10 First Look
I recently installed Windows 10 Technical Preview in a virtual region on one of my computers (using VirtualBox). I thought readers might be interested in my first impressions of this operating system. The abridged version is – I like it. To me, this is what Windows 8 should have been […]
Read MoreWindows 8.1 and VirtualBox
I recently encountered some issues when trying to upgrade to Windows 8.1 in my virtual environments (using VirtualBox). I was running Windows 8 and decided to use the Windows Store to upgrade to Windows 8.1. I had done this on my physical tablet/ computers so it should have also worked […]
Read MoreWindows 8 apps with HTML, CSS, and JS
I recently spent a little time investigating what it takes to develop a simple app for Windows 8 using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Obviously, one needs Windows 8 to start and to test the resulting app. One should also have a copy of Visual Studio 2012 (this seems to […]
Read MoreMS Surface Shortcut keys
This post is actually for my benefit (and I hope others also find it useful). I keep forgetting which keys do what and the Windows key seems critical when working with the MS Surface “laplet.” No, I didn’t coin this term, but it seems appropriate laptop + tablet. Unfortunately, it […]
Read MoreMS Surface First Look
My MS Surface tablet arrived on Friday, October 26, 2012. I had a chance to experience this device at the 2012 Working Connections Institute and decided to purchase the Windows RT version (with the ARM-based processor). I could have waited for the more expensive version, but decided this would likely […]
Read MoreWindows Server 2012 First Look
I recently loaded Windows Server 2012 Standard into a Virtual environment. I downloaded this from the MS DreamSpark site. I noted a number of interface differences and thought it might be useful to some of my network security class to cover some of the basic changes. The installation is similar […]
Read MoreDisable Shutdown Event Tracker
Periodically, students in my networking classes ask about disabling the shutdown event tracker in Windows Server 2008. I thought this short video might be helpful. Note: this video is included as HTML5 (I have tested in IE 9, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera).
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Thought I would try a creative effect with the #2024Eclipse.
And it begins. #2024Eclipse
Scammers are at it again. Let’s see - not an Illinois’s area code, not a proper top level domain for a government agency and more.
Encountered this creature at the start of our walk at Forest Park Nature Center today. Our entomology group outing this month.
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