Author Archives: J.D. H.

Coiled Cable: A Simple Solution to Keep Your TV Remote Safe

If you have ever lost your TV remote, you know how frustrating it can be ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ค. This is especially true for older people or kids who may have trouble remembering where they last placed the remote. But fear not! There is a simple solution that can help you keep your TV remote safe and sound – a coiled cable. ๐Ÿ‘ Here is a three pack that I ordered to use one for my dad’s remote and a couple spare for

Good music for a loved one suffering from dementia

What would be some good music for a loved one suffering from dementia? When it comes to choosing music for a loved one with dementia, it’s important to consider the individual’s personal tastes and preferences. However, there are also some general guidelines that can help you choose music that is calming and engaging for someone with dementia. Here are a few tips: Some good examples of music for someone with dementia might include classic hits from artists like Frank Sinatra

“New” X230 ThinkPad!

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My old X230 laptop finally bit the dust after MANY years of faithful service. This particular laptop has been upgraded with what is widely regarded as the best overall IPS matte display for the X230 (LG125WH2-SLT1) ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š The old X230 SSD worked perfectly in the new X230. Now I am cloning from that same 1TB SSD over to a new 4TB SSD for an upgrade. This should end up being a very fun machine! Here is the eBay description of

Post-processing of the image failed likely because the server is busy or does not have enough resources. [SOLVED]

If you encounter the following error: Post-processing of the image failed likely because the server is busy or does not have enough resources. Uploading a smaller image may help. Suggested maximum size is 2500 pixels. and you have tried all the normal solutions (adjusting php.ini, other upload settings) then I suggest checking your plugins for potential issues. Here is the error screenshot: Specifically, I encountered this error when the following plugin was enabled: After you deactivate potentially troublesome plugins, you

“Connect to GOG Galaxy Communication Service was lost and could not be restored!” [Remote desktop issue]

Please note, if you try to connect to a machine via MS Remote Desktop Protocol and start GOG Galaxy then you will likely encounter the following error: “Connect to GOG Galaxy Communication Service was lost and could not be restored!” Unfortunately, there is no resolution for this error other than to manually login to the machine locally (not remote desktop). If the error still persists, I recommend rebooting the PC and trying to start GOG again. Sorry to not have

Good TV shows for Alzheimer’s and dementia Sufferers

If you have a loved one that suffers form Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may be looking for good TV shows that will help your loved one relax and enjoy their day. Depending on the severity of the disease, your loved one may or may not be able to follow along throughout the series (in which case even a few favorite episodes can be nice). However, if they are still able to follow the progression of the series I have tried

How to sync time on Windows 10 VM after pause/resume

Recently after restoring a paused VMWare Workstation Windows 10 VM, the VM guest had an incorrect system time. After a bit of checking through options, I was able to get the time updated/synced correctly and it did not even require a pause/resume or reboot ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ƒ Here is where you can enable automatic time sync between host and guest: Player -> Manage -> Virtual Machine SettingsOptions -> VMware Tools features -> Synchronize guest time with host I hope this helps you