Search Results for: create system image

Ways technology can help improve worker safety

Posted on August 13, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace environment, technology has become an essential tool for improving worker safety.

From advanced monitoring systems to integrated alarms, these technological advancements are crucial in minimizing risks and responding swiftly to emergencies.

This article explores various ways technology can enhance safety for workers, covering commercial fire integrations, life safety monitoring systems, residential fire alarms, burglar alarms, and emergency line monitoring. [Read more…]

How to enhance video quality when converting VHS tapes to DVDs

Posted on August 13, 2024

Many of us have cherished memories stored on VHS tapes, capturing moments like family gatherings, weddings, and childhood milestones. However, VHS tapes are not immune to the effects of time. As they age, they can degrade and become unplayable.

Converting these tapes to DVDs is a great way to preserve these precious memories for the future. But the process isn’t as simple as it sounds, especially if you want to maintain or even enhance the video quality during the conversion.

Let’s walk you through the steps to successfully convert your VHS tapes to DVDs while maximizing the quality of your videos: [Read more…]

How to protect your irreplaceable photos and documents

Posted on July 23, 2024

I’m sure you’re aware that fires and other disasters destroy numerous homes and businesses across the country every year.

The total amount of property damage caused by these catastrophes boggles the mind, but in most cases insurance coverage helps the people affected at least rebuild their homes and businesses so they can move on with their lives.

Unfortunately, many families lose things that are even more precious to them than the structures they live and work in: All of their precious family photos and other irreplaceable documents. [Read more…]

Review: PowerUrus 12V 200AH LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Rechargeable Battery

Posted on July 18, 2024

A couple of years ago I made the decision to take my home office off the grid and start powering it with a small solar power generation/storage system.

Simply put, I grew weary of not being able to work during the outages that frequently shut down the power grid in my rural neighborhood.

I procured the parts necessary to build that first solar setup and I was so impressed with the results that I decided to take my entire home (mostly) off-grid, one step at a time. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I safely disable User Account Control in Windows?

Posted on July 17, 2024

Question from Charles: I updated my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 a while back.

Ever since then I’ve been getting “User Account Control” warnings several times a month, and I ALWAYS get them when I’m trying to install something new or make a simple settings change.

I can’t seem to do hardly anything at all with getting hit with a warning.

I know that UAC is meant to prevent me from doing something stupid and trashing my system, but I’m an experienced user and I know which types of things I need to avoid.

My question is do you think it would be safe to disable UAC? I really don’t think I need it. [Read more…]