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How to get around the Adobe Creative Cloud Application U44M1I210 error
The Adobe Creative Cloud application is the company’s sole method for installing and updating its software suite. Clicking its update button is supposed to work smoothly, but mine always stops during the update with a U44M1I210 error message:
How to destroy the contents of a hard drive before recycling
It’s no secret that you shouldn’t recycle a computer with all your data still on it. Here’s a low-tech way to ensure the stored information is unrecoverable by anyone else.
Save time by using Coinstar to count your spare change
Stop counting and rolling coins! A Coinstar kiosk quickly counts a coffee can of spare change and prints out a NO FEE gift card certificate.
Backup Strategies: Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy is the Best
Backblaze recommends a very simple backup strategy: Three backups, 2 local and 1 remote.
How to turn off Facebook video auto-play
If you don’t like Facebook auto-playing videos in your web browser’s news stream (like me!), here’s how to turn that option OFF.
Quickly clean up your Mac desktop icons
Of course you should keep your Mac’s desktop clear of extraneous icons — but that’s easier said than done. This organizational technique is quick and easy — and It works great for me.
I found the best iPad Air 2 case. And it’s only $13.
I was shopping for an iPad Air 2 case to protect it, yet not detract from its beautiful design. I found just what I was looking for. The price? Only $13!
iPhone 6 sizing templates for printing
Apple announced the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus today to great fanfare. If you're thinking of ordering one, the big question is: Which size do you want? Does the larger size make it too awkward to hold? Will it fit in my pants or shirt pocket? Will it fit in my car's coffee cup holder? Does it look dorky? I've created a simple scale diagram to help you decide. All you have to do is: Download the Phone 6 templates Print out the PDF Glue it to a piece of cardboard Cut around the outline Now you'll have two scale models to compare. Good luck with your decision! Updated 4/19/14: iPhone 6 Delivered My cardboard template turned out to be quite accurate compared to the real iPhone 6.
How to safely store 3.5″ SATA and IDE hard drives
These inexpensive, anti-shock, dust-free, splash resistant, plastic cases are a perfect way to safely store both 3.5″ SATA and IDE hard drives. Cost is $6.99 from Amazon.
Why I switched from iBank to SEE Finance
I was a Quicken user for many years, then switched to iBank when Quicken for Mac was essentially abandoned. iBank worked okay for me for several years, although I always had issues with its performance (sluggish), user interface (not customizable enough), and feature set (stagnant). Despite its shortcomings, I still decided to pay $29.99 for the version 5 upgrade on December 3, 2013. At the end of 2013, as I was working on some end-of-year entries, iBank suddenly couldn't open the data file which contained my business accounting for the last 20+ years! I was able to restore a backup from about a week before and reconstruct where I left off. But it troubled me greatly — I lost confidence in iBank’s data integrity. There's really nothing more important. After investigating several other Mac finance applications, I experimented with a trial version of SEE Finance. The application quickly converted all my personal and business data from iBank’s exported QIF files. The transfer was very...
Apple Touch ID problems with chapped fingerprints
I bought my iPhone 5S when it was first available in late September 2013. I really like the phone, including the innovative Touch ID fingerprint sensor that I use in lieu of entering a passcode to unlock my screen. Touch ID had been pretty reliable during my first two months of use. Lately, however, it hasn’t been working as well. After several days of frustrating “try again” messages, I finally figured out what was wrong. The weather here in Buffalo has recently turned cold and windy. And dry. Consequently, my hands are getting a bit chapped — including my memorized right thumb -- which apparently looks like a different fingerprint to Touch ID! The solution was simple. I deleted the stored fingerprint and then just added it again, this time for our very dry Buffalo winter season. Touch ID recognizes me again! And when the conditions change again in the Spring, I'll know exactly what to do!
How to listen to iPhone text messages on Ford Sync
Turn on the vehicle and allow your iPhone to connect. Then tap Bluetooth in the iPhone’s Settings app. Select SYNC, then tap Show Notifications on the following screen. The next time you start your vehicle, the syncing will be automatically activated. Now when you receive a text message while driving, you’ll see a notification message on the vehicle’s screen and hear a tone. You can press the Listen button on the screen — or press or pull the Voice button and say “Listen to text message.” SYNC will read the text message to you! Note that this feature only works if your iPhone is locked.
3 surprises about the ‘gold’-colored iPhone 5S
The ‘gold’ colored iPhone 5S does not look anything like gold to me.
WordCamp Buffalo is September 14, 2013
WordCamp Buffalo is a one day conference held in Buffalo, NY focusing on WordPress. WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other. The WordCamp Buffalo goal is to increase knowledge about WordPress for people who already are working with it, and to show the benefits of using it for anyone who may be interested, but aren’t currently working with WordPress. An up-to-date multi-track schedule is available on the WordCamp Buffalo website. Tickets are only $20! Get yours today before they run out. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.