Category Archives: Computers

So it seems that there is an easier way to switch the network settings. Create a new network location (I called mine “Wired Reset”). Switch location to “Wired Reset.” Hit Apply. Switch back to “Automatic.” Good news is that this … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Updated and easier fix here. I updated to OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard the day it came out. For the record, I take full responsibility for the pains of being an early adopter and normally am quite patient with … Continue reading →

Receiving materials from a classmate has made the issue of folder hierarchies more salient to me. In these comprehensive exam materials, articles are arranged by topic, which makes sense, but before that there is a dichotomous hierarchy imposed on the topics: … Continue reading →

As the de facto tech support for my grad program, roommate, and family (which is weird with a PhD electrical engineer and a M.A. in technology education), I am often greeted with awe and wonder (well, not by the immediate … Continue reading →