I use Photoshop CS5 on a 2015 MacBook Pro. The version of OS X is 13.6. CS5 and I are old friends, so I have never sought out newer versions of Photoshop. Until recently, Photoshop CS 5 has played well with all the different servers I have had over the years. My servers have always… Continue reading Fix Error “Photoshop Could Not Save File Because Write Access Was Not Granted”
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Home Surveillance System Setup On A Synology DS115j NAS
Introduction Several months ago, I set up a modest home surveillance system. To accomplish this, I could have bought a complete surveillance system from Walmart, Amazon, etc., but I felt I could piece together a system that would be more durable, efficient, and economical than the store-bought systems. I have used some of these ready-made… Continue reading Home Surveillance System Setup On A Synology DS115j NAS
Selecting The Right Type Of Hard Drive For Your Needs
When selecting the right type of hard drive for your needs, beyond speed, capacity, reliability, and any manufacturer preference, you should consider how you will use the drive itself. For example: Do you need a drive that will be installed in a desktop computer where the drive will be “on” most of the day,… Continue reading Selecting The Right Type Of Hard Drive For Your Needs
Fix WooCommerce Oops That Page Can’t Be Found Error
After a fresh install of core website programs, WordPress, WooCommerce, and WooCommerce’s Storefront, it was found that individual product pages were not loading. Instead of producing a product picture, description, etc., all the individual product page displayed was the error message: Oops That Page Can’t Be Found. Core and menu pages all seemed appropriately linked,… Continue reading Fix WooCommerce Oops That Page Can’t Be Found Error
Connect The Amazon Echo Connect To The Ooma Telo
Getting Started Several months ago, I “cut the cable” and unbundled my Internet, TV, and phone services from Spectrum. Ooma was selected for the new phone service. At the heart of the Ooma service, is a little black box called the Telo. The Telo connects to my Internet router/modem via an Ethernet cable. A telephone… Continue reading Connect The Amazon Echo Connect To The Ooma Telo
WiFi Extender Setup
WiFi Extender Setup: The Basics What Is A WiFi Extender? Wifi Extenders (or Repeaters – synonyms at this point) wirelessly connect to an existing router to lengthen a wireless signal by amplifying and rebroadcasting it. With enough power, proper location, and correct setup, a wifi extender can eliminate most, if not all, of the wifi signal… Continue reading WiFi Extender Setup
How To Buy A Computer On Ebay
I have purchased a number of computers, both new and used, from Sellers on Ebay. In each purchase, the computer arrived well protected in its shipping container, and was in its advertised condition and specifications. As with any computer, adopting the machine to my needs often takes some configuring. Each computer made this transition fine,… Continue reading How To Buy A Computer On Ebay
Fix OS X Damaged Applications Warnings From Gatekeeper
Sometimes, Gatekeeper is not your friend… After installing a new program on my Mac Mini/Sierra media server, the program was verified by Mac’s Gatekeeper program. Apparently, the program failed the verification, as I got the dreaded error message: “Program Name is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Trash.” This seemed… Continue reading Fix OS X Damaged Applications Warnings From Gatekeeper
Use A HDTV As A Computer Monitor
For A HDTV Computer Monitor, Size Does Matter You can use an HDTV as ac computer monitor with varying degrees of success. I know this statement sounds ambiguous. This ambiguity stems from pixel density: simply put, the number of pixels used in a square inch on your screen. TVs are designed to be seen from… Continue reading Use A HDTV As A Computer Monitor
Marry Logitech Harmony Hub To Amazon Echo
Logitech Harmony Hub Amazon Echo Dot Speak To Reach Harmony Linking Logitech’s Harmony Hub to Amazon’s Echo allows you to use Alexa (Amazon’s voice activated digital assistant) to “open” and “close” any activities you created for your Harmony hub/App/Remote application. Simply say, “Alexa, turn on the TV”, and your TV and all components you… Continue reading Marry Logitech Harmony Hub To Amazon Echo