On of the rare instances that I spot a “killer app” it’s something worth sharing.
Photoshop.
Google Photos.
Slack.
One that took me a while to warm up to was Signal.
Radar History
Whoosh
Another Tulsa Tough is in the record books.
The 2018 edition was the hottest on record. And it showed on Cry Baby Hill, where the crowds were small and the EMTs were busy. Curiously, the theme on the Hill was “state fair,” which made it difficult to tell who was or was not in costume.
Fix for Visual Runtime Errors
If you’re a Windows user and use Adobe software there’s a good chance you’ve run into this funky error message announcing something called the Visual Runtime Library is missing or corrupt.
The program can’t start because MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
The fun part is you probably have several versions of these libraries and guessing which one is causing the trouble requires time and expertise. Most support sites simply suggest uninstall/reinstall of one or all of the Visual Runtime Libraries. Not rocket science– but still time-consuming.
There must be a better way!
There is. I found a legitimate solution on the site Major Geeks. They have a handy Windows utility that will fix all versions from Vista to Windows 10. It removes all existing instances of the C++ runtimes and then reinstalls all the latest versions.
MajorGeeks Visual C++ Runtime Fixer Upper Thingy
Hate Messenger? Lighten Up
If you’re still using Facebook, chances are you have received a message from a friend via Facebook Messenger. And if you use Facebook Messenger, chances are you hate it. In 2015 it was documented as one of the most hated apps available.
Yet billions of users have it on their phones. Continue reading Hate Messenger? Lighten Up
I Let My Pickup Expire
The ugliest grille design ever conceived?
Yes, truly a face only a mother could love. But that’s not the point.
This new Lexus could be scaring small children away from your driveway— by subscription. It’s a new ownership model several car manufacturers are working on.
More automakers will soon offer vehicles through subscription services. Lexus today announced its upcoming UX crossover would be available through one and Bloomberg published a report today stating BMW is about to announce a subscription pilot. These automakers join a growing list of makers offering models through new financing vehicles. Currently, Volvo, Cadillac, Ford and…
via BMW and Lexus look to car subscriptions — TechCrunch
Release the Niken
Or better yet—don’t.
Yamaha’s newest… er, vehicle is a three-wheeled sportbike called the Niken. Here’s my take, from Places2ride.com…
Top Tips for Google Docs
Google offers one of the best word processors in the market with its Docs app. It is responsive, built in the cloud and comes packed with advanced collaboration features. But like most technology, it can also be infuriating, tricky to use and sometimes limited. Continue reading Top Tips for Google Docs
IP Camera Fun
In the first installment I shared my initial experience with wireless security cameras and a network video recorder (NVR).
In a matter of weeks it became obvious the wireless camera idea wasn’t going to float. While installation was a breeze (so far I had not ventured into the attic!) the reliability of the signal was far from ideal. I’m sure if our house was less rambling or made of different materials this would not have been an issue… so your mileage may vary.
Eventually I resigned myself to stringing cable across creation. Continue reading IP Camera Fun
Happy Hosts
Who do you use?
I’m often asked who I recommend for web hosting, domain names, etc. Here’s the answer…
Domains
I register domains through Go Daddy. Despite pushy upsells and tacky advertising campaigns, they have been reliable over the years. Regardless of who hosts my site, all domains are centrally managed through one Go Daddy account. The only “add on” I recommend is the privacy option. There is so much spam and junk mail targeted at domain registrations it really is a worthwhile addition.