Prelude — Windows Commits Seppuku I had occasion to service a client’s computer, a Dell Inspiron One 230 (all-in-one touchscreen), that had its Windows 10 operating system get corrupted. The OS had been an update to a factory-installed Windows 7 OS that made use of the free upgrade option offered in 2016. When booted, the […]
iPad Air 2 Setup: Restore from iCloud backup
Having trouble setting up your new iPad Air 2? You’re not alone. (This quite probably applies to iPhones of a particular vintage, as well.) For the person who has acquired an iPad for the first time, setup is not a big deal — the automated process leads one through the steps quite thoroughly. However, when […]
Booting the Wild USB
For those wondering why it’s so bloody difficult to boot from a thumb drive with Windows 8 or Windows 10. One reason: Microsoft is trying to protect you from yourself. That said, a caveat is in order. The following procedures are documented from testing with an ASUS Model X200M (laptop) running Windows 8.1. Your BIOS […]
In the Beginning…
Simultaneously setting up this WordPress-driven site and learning WordPress.