I generally use MS Word to compose blogs and other documents. That’s because I have it. I also have MS WordPad which is free and a part of then WIN10 OS package. The problem for my general use of WordPad is that it does not include a spellchecker. I only use WordPad to read programming or system text files that contain simple formatting. Because text files for programming contain many unusual words and abbreviations, a...
Continue reading...It’s Working…
Yep, It’s doing it’s thing in that tiny box with the blue lights. The box in front is a seven port USB 3 hub. The HDMI speakers in my monitor are horrible so good speakers are plugged into the front port. Yes, it is good enough to take over for my old warhorse if it ever breaks a leg again… Update 6/30/18: Uh-oh… There’s a problem. This little NUC bugger is so fast (solid state...
Continue reading...All Keyed Up
I have done some research on wireless keyboards. The NUC computer has Bluetooth (BT) built in. But there are two major types and one minor type of wireless keyboards. The BT and the 2.4 GHz (using a USB dongle) are the most prevalent. There is another for gamers that uses a light wave transceiver. It’s hyped to be the best wireless for gamers who get to pay 2x to 3x for everything. My focus is...
Continue reading...Another Computer: Mind Wrestling
What is my need in a standby computer? So many options. Is it a good idea? Just something I want to do? The first idea was a very small format desktop computer. A computer I could place out of the way and have a very small footprint. Much influenced by the MAC-mini which is now very obsolete, even in its newest version. Only considered because of its operating system. I considered running another Linux box...
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