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Engineering Explained: Windows 10 Restart Versus Shutdown

January 10, 2021
Tagged as: ACPI, BIOS, Bitlocker, Engineering Explained, Fast Startup, Restart, Restart vs Shutdown, Shutdown, TrueCrypt, UEFI, Windows 10

A long time ago–in the bad old days–when people were done using their computer they’d reach over and throw the power switch, which would make a big “thunk”. This sound would reverberate through the entire...

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PotW: Unclack

January 10, 2021
Tagged as: Mac, Macintosh, Pick of the Week, PoTW, Unclack

Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your microphone while you type. No more getting called out for clacking your way through a Zoom meeting on your clicky keyboard! Features Unclack automatically...

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PotW: The Perfect Project Computer

January 10, 2021
Tagged as: CanaKit, Docker, Kali, Kubernetes, Linode, Linux, Pi-Hole, Pick of the Week, PoTW, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 4, RetroPi, Serverless

As any Engineer will tell you, in order to stay sharp and ensure you’re on top of your game you have to be able to have a lab environment available. Some Engineers run their labs...

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Iron Chef Ian: Vietnamese Beef Pho

January 10, 2021
Tagged as: Iron Chef Ian, Recipe, Vietnamese Beff Pho

Ingredients Flat rice noodles 2 cups Beef Style Liquid Stock 2 spring onions thinly sliced 1 tsp ginger minced 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce to taste 2 tbs lime juice 2 tbs fish stock 100...

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State Department Creates Bureau for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies

January 10, 2021
Tagged as: CSET, Cybersecurity, Department of the State, Secretary of State

According to The Hill, on Thursday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo approved the new office of Bureau of Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET) to help prevent cyber conflicts with potentially adversarial nations. A State...

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David Recordon Named White House Director of Technology

January 10, 2021
Tagged as: David Recordon, OAuth, Open-Source, OpenID, White House

A man named David Recordon has been named White House Director of Technology as part of the Office of Management and Administration under the next Joe Biden Administration. This is a position that is currently...

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Learning Linux: Ulauncher

January 3, 2021
Tagged as: Learning Linux, Linux, PowerToys, Unlauncher

I realized this year that I’ve been using Macs now for a decade. And while that may sound like a while to some folks, it’s nothing compared to other Apple Mac users. Considering Apple has...

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PotW: Unchecky

January 3, 2021
Tagged as: Pick of the Week, PoTW, Unchecky

My pick of the week is a little application that will stop your from installing a lot of software that you never intended to install. So, imagine this: you find a free piece of software...

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PotW: Adguard

January 3, 2021
Tagged as: AdGuard, Pick of the Week, PoTW

I hate ads. If there is an option to not see them, I am all about that. So while I was browsing Slickdeals for the latest way to lose my money, I came across a...

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Iron Chef Ian: Smothered Pork Chops

January 3, 2021
Tagged as: Iron Chef Ian, Recipe, Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick, bone-in 1/4 cup olive oil...

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Engineering Explained: Windows 10 Restart Versus Shutdown

PotW: Unclack

PotW: The Perfect Project Computer

Iron Chef Ian: Vietnamese Beef Pho

State Department Creates Bureau for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies

David Recordon Named White House Director of Technology

Learning Linux: Ulauncher

PotW: Unchecky

PotW: Adguard

Iron Chef Ian: Smothered Pork Chops

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