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Nissan Leaf Inverter Kits (for backup power and powering AC loads)

Wednesday, 2019.01.09 J.D. H. Leave a comment

The easiest way to use a Nissan Leaf for backup/emergency power is to utilize the onboard DC to DC converter and a 3rd party pure sine wave inverter. The built-in DC to DC converter takes the onboard high voltage DC and converts it to standard 12V accessory power. The 3rd party pure sine wave inverter takes the 12V accessory power and inverts it to 110V AC. The maximum continuous output is around 1000W (1kW) but that is still sufficient for

DisplayPort MST Monitors: Daisy Chainable Monitor List (2026)

Sunday, 2019.01.06 J.D. H. 51 comments

Here is a current (as of ) list of daisy-chainable monitors that support DisplayPort MST, USB-C, or Thunderbolt daisy chaining. I’ve maintained this list since 2019, and it has helped thousands of readers set up multi-monitor workstations with a single cable chain. Every monitor below has been verified to support daisy chaining when configured properly. Editor’s Choice: Top Daisy Chain Monitors in 2026 If you’re short on time, here are my top picks across five categories. Each one is currently

EXCEL: How to extract text before a comma, space or period [SOLVED]

Monday, 2018.12.31 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Excel tip: If you try to extract text before a space ” “, comma “,” or period “.” in Excel you may try something along these lines: =LEFT(A2,(FIND(” “,A2,1)-1)) However, if you have non-matching records, i.e. something without a space in the previous example then you will get the following result: #VALUE! Since that is probably not what you wanted, try the following: =IFERROR(LEFT(A2,(FIND(” “,A2,1)-1)),A2) Which will result in either (A) the shortened result (where applicable) or (B) the original

Enable night light mode on Alexa

Monday, 2018.12.31 J.D. H. Leave a comment

If you have an Amazon Alexa device with a light right (most Echo Devices) you can enable a night light skill. Here is the developer’s app info: Alexa Night Light Skill Credit to CNET for the tip: Top Search Terms:https://www.jdhodges.com (6)alexa night light (2)light mode in alexa app (1)echo+glowing+yellow (1)echo show nightlight mode (1)echo dot night light (1)does alexa have a night light mode (1)alexa show night mode (1)alexa night mode (1)why+is+alexa+glowing+yellow (1)

Adjust WordPress Divi theme footer text [SOLVED]

Sunday, 2018.12.23 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Question: I am trying to adjust the footer text on a Divi based theme but cannot find it anywhere in the PHP code! How do I adjust the footer text in a Divi (child) WordPress theme? Answer: Good question! You can adjust the footer text via the theme customizer: #1 Login to the WordPress admin area and go to Divi -> Theme Customizer #2 Choose: Footer #3 Choose: Bottom Bar Voila, your theme’s footer text has been edited. I hope this helps! 🙂

How do I enter the unlock code on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8? [SOLVED]

Monday, 2018.12.03 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Question: How do I enter the code to unlock my Samsung Galaxy Note 8? Answer: Go to your phone’s dialer and enter the following code: #7465625*638*# After entering that code you will be prompted to enter your unlock code 🙂 NOTE: these instructions work for AT&T based Note 8’s and should also work on most other GSM carriers. Top Search Terms:unlock “leave a comment” (4)unlock “leave a comment” (2)note 8 #7465625*638*# (1)note 8 unlock code (1)note 8 unlock code enter

How to adjust Picasa collage output size [SOLVED]

Tuesday, 2018.11.27 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Question: I am creating a collage in Google’s Picasa application and I cannot get it to be the right aspect ratio for my paper which is 8.5×11 inches. Can you help? Answer: If you go to collage settings in Picasa, you can select the “Page Format” and choose something other than the default HDTV. Please see this screenshot for an example: I hope this helps 🙂 Top Search Terms:https://www.jdhodges.com/blog/how-to-adjust-picasa-collage-output-size-solved/ (1)picasa collage page format (1)

Well pump resources and Grundfos AC DC submersible pump info

Friday, 2018.11.23 J.D. H. Leave a comment

SQFlex Problems — northernarizona-windandsunhttps://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/801/sqflex-problemsHi I am new here. I have a problem that has totally stumped me {so far} I have a SQflex 11 SQF 2 200 Grundfos 6 SQF-2 capabilities — northernarizona-windandsunhttps://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/23101/grundfos-6-sqf-2-capabilitiesHello all, I have a situation that needs addressing soon. About 5 years ago, I had a well drilled close to my house. Both the quality and the quantity of the water leave something to be desired. Now… Submersible Pumps and multiple check valves? | Terry Love Plumbing