Is Blogo the New Windows Live Writer
Back in the day (“the day” being 5 years ago), I used to use Windows Live Writer to compose updates for my blog(s). Loved…
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Get True Push Gmail on Your iPhone or iOS Device
A few years ago, Google announced it was ending support for the Exchange ActiveSync Protocol (EAS) for most users. Now those of us who…
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Essentials of Being A Geek
In addition to an academic, I also consider myself a “geek“. But am I really one? It seems according to BuzzFeed, I don’t make…
Read essayMagical Tech Support
Once every few weeks I get a personal request for computer help or troubleshooting. And about 50% of the time, the person starts to…
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Automate a Telnet Session with One Command
The Telnet protocol might not be the newest thing on the block, however there is still some legacy network hardware that will only accept…
Read essayOh, I was on a Podcast Before Christmas
Since we recorded it the day before I left Shreveport, I sorta forgot to mention (widely) that I teamed up with my friend Todd Ogasawara…
Read essayWhat Happens on The Internet Stays On The Internet
Earlier today I received the following email: My name is XXXX. There was an article you posted on your website. http://jonwestfall.com/XXXX/XXXX Anyway, it is…
Read essayGeek Squad Badges: Symbols Worth Faking!
One of the items I collect are badges. And while I like Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) badges*, I tend to steer toward badges that…
Read essayThis is Why You Save Everything Locally!
So earlier this week I was googling something related to SQLite databases, and came across a rather interesting topic on reading them locally using…
Read essayThe Bookmarklet Combiner is Awesome – and So Are These Bookmarklets
A bookmarklet is a small piece of javascript code that is run by clicking on a bookmark on your browser’s toolbar. Lots of sites…
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