What's On Ed's Mind
Sunday afternoon I installed the Prey software on my MacBook Pro. I discovered this software on Saturday and curious to learn more about Prey Project and the software product Prey. Since Prey is a open source project, you can view the code on their web site. Below are the features that come with the free version. can be installed on Windows, … Continue reading Installing Prey on a MacBook Pro
I have been following home automation every since returning from the 4th Annual Home Server Show Meetup. On the return trip home from the meetup, my mind was swimming with ideas of different projects to automate my townhouse. As I researched the topic and options, it became clear that home automation was in its infancy. What I mean … Continue reading My Entry into the World of the Internet of Things
I have been interested in Windows Home Server since the product was released in 2007. My first attempt to use Windows Home Server was on my birthday in 2008. I purchasing a HP MediaSmart Server EX 470 which ended in failure. I returning the HP MediaSmart Server EX 470 within 30 days. I kept reading posts from We Got … Continue reading My New Windows Home Server Computer Case
First off, what made me decide to take this bold challenge of purchasing, setting up, installing, supporting, and training my dad on how to use his new computer with Windows 8. Simple, it is a challenge. I am also curious about how easy or difficult the transition will be from Windows XP to Windows 8. … Continue reading Introduction – Upgrading My Dad’s Computer
I decided on a budget of no more than $500 for a computer because my dad has a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. With all the hardware choices and kept it simple and decided on a Intel i3 processor, 4 GB of Ram, 500GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner, and all placed in a mini tower case. … Continue reading Dad’s New Computer
Since I have a subscription to Microsoft TechNet and a spare Western Digital Black 1TB hard drive, I decided to find out how easy or difficult it would be to install Windows 8 Pro on the Gateway computer. The answer to the question is very easy. I had to update some drivers using the Windows … Continue reading Will Windows 8 Pro Work?
The transportation of my Dad’s new Gateway computer to Florida was painless and trouble free. The installation of the computer at my Dad’s house involved some pain but the outcome was well worth it. Whenever I work on a project or any job, I go by the philosophy “Plan for the worst and hope for the best”. This has severed … Continue reading Installing Dad’s Computer
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