The problem to be solved was a bewildering array of cables in a very large box. Step one separate boxes for each basic type: network cables, power cables, audio cables, and USB cables. The next problem to be solved was a bewildering array of USB cables in a large box. If we count USB-A, USB-A […]
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Philips Hue Programming (Part 1 of 3)
A few years ago, I decided I needed to get some smart light bulbs. I need to be able to set very dim light in my study for the nights I am on call for my job. After trying some cheap no-name bulbs, I discovered the Nanoleaf Essentials range. These were affordable and also came […]
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NC #1005 Choosing a Color Laser Printer, Elgato Video Setup with Jill from the Northwoods, Adam Engst on Troubleshooting
Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Thursday, August 8, 2024, and this is show number 1005. This show is coming out early, because Steve and I leave on Saturday for our 3-week African adventure to […]
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Jill from the Northwoods and Her Simple Elgato Video World
My Simple Elgato Video World Last autumn, I decided to start working on a YouTube channel. I already have four podcasts that air five times a week. I don’t have a lot of time. My goal was to find a way to start in a very easy and quick way to get content completed. As […]
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CCATP #798 Adam Engst on Troubleshooting
This week our guest is the venerable Adam Engst of TidBITS. Adam wrote an article recently about his solar inverters that ended up being a story about troubleshooting. That inspired me last week to tell you our troubleshooting story about our home network. We thought it would be fun to go through Adam’s story and […]
Continue readingNC #1004 Cleaning Up Apple Contacts, Amorus Magnetic Phone Chest Mount, Networking Surprise Ending, Security Bits
Hi, this is Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast Apple Podcast, hosted at Podfeet.com, a technology geek podcast with an EVER so slight Apple bias. Today is Sunday, August 4, 2024, and this is show number 1004. That’s a lot of 4s in one show introduction, and 4 is our daughter Lindsay’s favorite number, and, today […]
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Security Bits – 04 August 2024
Feedback & Followups Listener and community feedback, developments in recently covered stories, and developments in long-running stories we’re tracking over time. Apple Intelligence: Apple Will “Share the Results of AI Tests” With Public and Govt — www.macobserver.com/… Related: Apple iOS 18.1 Beta previews Apple Intelligence for the first time — www.bleepingcomputer.com/… Related: 🇪🇺 🇨🇳 Apple […]
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Choosing a Color Laser Printer – Brother MFC‑L3780CDW
Back in 2015, Steven Goetz wrote a review for the show entitled Have You Considered a Brother Laser Printer? He gave compelling reasons why a laser printer was superior to an inkjet printer, specifically for those who don’t need color. As a home user, I knew I needed color. Steve and I were firmly entrenched […]
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Make Over-the-Shoulder Videos with Amorus Hands-Free Magnetic Phone Chest Mount
Have you ever wanted to demonstrate something you’re doing with your hands in a video? For example, Marc Loehrwald and I were trading videos back and forth trying to troubleshoot a problem he was having with a memory card and different adapters into his new iPad Pro. It was quite the feat while holding the […]
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A Surprise Ending to a Networking Problem
I’ve got a networking adventure to tell you about that has a very surprising ending. While the specifics of the story will be recounted purely for your entertainment, there are some steps along the way that might help you in diagnosing technical problems. Remember, we have two engineers with masters degrees in the house so […]
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