How to test your System RAM in Windows
I’ve added some new RAM to my desktop system, and before embarking on mission critical projects I thought it best to test if it was working correctly. On previous occasions I’ve always relied on the built-in BIOS tool, but I felt in the mood for something new and researched if there was a built-in tool in Windows 10. Turns out there is, and here’s how we can use it. Starting the Memory Test We can find the Memory Diagnostics Tool by searching for mdsched We get an option to restart Windows now and perform the test, or test...
read moreAirPods vs AirPods Pro – which ones are better?
I’ve been splashing out on AirPods a few months ago, when Julia and I both bought the AirPods Pro 2nd Generation. The ongoing building work around us isn’t something I enjoy while I work. I also had a pair of old AirPods 1st generation that I wanted to have repaired, but it was cheaper to buy a new pair of AirPods 2nd generations instead, so I did that. Hence, I’ve been using both side by side and can give you an impression on both, with the various differences they offer. If you’re on the fence of which ones to buy,...
read moreWhere does Steam store your Screenshots?
There’s a helpful that displays your screenshots under View – Screenshots. This will open the Screenshots Manager. You can find this when you’re not in Big Picture mode. From here you can upload your work to Steam, set its visibility and give it a caption. You can also filter by game in the drop-down that says “most recent”. There are two interesting options to note here: the folder icon will give you the location on disk to this screenshot the gear icon takes you to Screenshot Settings in Preferences The latter...
read moreFixed: macOS can’t send images in Messages
I had an issue on my Mac Mini (with macOS 10.15 Catalina) in that it didn’t want to send images in the Messages app anymore. Texts could through fine, but every time I added an image, it tried to send it for several minutes and always aborted with a “can’t deliver” error. Subsequent attempts to re-send also failed. This happened just around the time when Apple switched off Photostream, but thankfully this was not related. The solution was to delete the Messages database and start with a clean slate. Here’s how I...
read moreFixed: macOS Remote Login hangs on “starting”
Had a weird issue on my MacMini, with macOS 10.15.7 Catalina. I wanted to enable remote login on the machine, which I know for a fact was once working. Today however, all I got was this: After enabling it for one or multiple users, the SSH service appears to try to start, but never gets going so remote logins aren’t possible. Turns out this “feature” has been introduced after the latest security patches from what I understand, and it being a legacy OS, it’ll likely never see a fix. Thankfully there is a temporary fix...
read moreHow to summon an open app onto the current monitor in Windows
When I’m in my streaming studio, I don’t see my second monitor. Apps tend to remember where they last opened, so I’m faced with the problem that some content appears on the second monitor, but I can’t easily drag it over to my main monitor. I was wondering if there was a way to bring it over with a keyboard shortcut, and alas there is: by way of pressing Windows + Cursor Keys. Here’s how it works: summon the task bar and click the app/window in question (this brings it into focus) now press Windows/Start +...
read moreFIXED: AirPods constantly cutting out on macOS
All my pairs of AirPods, including the 2nd generation Pro’s have the annoying habit of cutting out every now and again when connected to my old Mac Mini from 2012. Granted it’s an old device, it can only run macOS but it does support 10.15 Catalina, but it has Bluetooth 4 and has proven that it can connect stable for weeks. When that inevitable point of drop outs, interruptions and disconnects happens, there’s a built-in fix: resetting the Bluetooth Module on the Mac. Here’s how to do it, no restart is required: Hold...
read moreHow to use AirPods with an Apple TV on a different account
Both my wife and I have a pair of super snazzy AirPods Pro (2nd generation). It’s a marvel of modern engineering. We both have independent iCloud accounts, and although we’re family sharing things, only my AirPods appear in my Apple TV’s settings. I wondered if there was away for her to watch TV with the AirPods while I do some work, and here’s how we made it happen: open the charging case, with the AirPods inside them hold the button on the back of the box until the connection light comes on (2-3 seconds) on Apple TV,...
read moreHow to use an Xbox 360 Wireless McBazel receiver on Windows 10/11
My original Microsoft wireless Xbox 360 receiver for Windows packed up, after over 15 years of loyal service. Perhaps I shouldn’t have let him be plugged in 24/7 on a powered hub, or perhaps his number was up. These dongles are no longer in production, but several third party devices are available. I’ve decided to buy a McBazel device for $30 from Amazon in the hopes that it would breathe more life into my two Xbox 360 controllers. I had hoped it was a plug-in replacement for the old device, but sadly Windows didn’t...
read moreHow to remove game updates from your Steam feed
Ever get tired of over-zealous game devs pushing new entries onto your Steam feed? Me too! I cannot adequately describe how little I care about that Air Strip DLC in Gas Station Simtulator. While there is no way to remove a particular game from the feed, you can tell the Steam client that you want to see less updates from a particular title. To do this, right-click on an update and choose “show less”. You may have to do this multiple times for developers who post very frequently, but eventually the Steam client will learn your...
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