Category Archives: Technical

Another Failing Appliance

OK, now the Microwave gave out, spent just a bit to get a replacement, a cheap $70.00 one, works OK (actually may be better than the one it replaces) but it is a counter top model and takes up space. … Continue reading

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Gave up on the Mobo CPU

Meh, getting too old for this stuff, decided to give up on that Mobo CPU combo that been giving me fits. At least I found something that will work.  Even better CPU.  Just need to move it to a new … Continue reading

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More Server Room Cleanup

Got a server racked, looks like things are getting there. Started to build a new secure backup server, thing didn’t have a power supply.  Dunno how I missed that.  I have one, just need to install it.  

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Cleaned Up Server Room 2017

Started cleaning up the server room.  Actually tossing out some stuff I do not need. Cost of keeping the stuff is more than just buying new stuff. Also kids had some study group, it was cool setting things up and … Continue reading

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Playing with Macro

Been playing with my new camera today, one of the reasons to get it was for some close up pictures. Here is a normal shot of a breadboard. Here is a closeup where I did not shrink the image (just … Continue reading

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Transition from Planning to doing

Got my finances on a roll. Now is time to see my effort pay off. Looks like it will be rough and exciting but predicable.    

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More Planning Network Change

I been working on the details of my network, I guess I have to get more detailed in my schedule. One of the things I need to do is my file servers, but I am preoccupied with the mail server … Continue reading

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Preparing for Next Gen

I mentioned yesterday about moving on to the from on premise SBS to cloud based Office 365, I think it is more then that, I think I am preparing for the next generation network. Last time this happened was when … Continue reading

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Office 365 and Exchange Online

I finally took the plunge and tried outlook 365 business. Was pretty easy, helped that I understood DNS concepts. Looks like we are going to do this.

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Documenting My Network

I am back to documenting my network. This is more to deal if something were to happen to me. Kind of weird. Actually building a laptop with enough information for continuity.  

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