Technology – The Adaptive

How To Find Large Images with Google Images

shane 2020-05-222020-11-29

For some unknown reason, Google removed several useful filters from Google Image Search. I went on a hunt to figure out if it’s still possible. Good news… It’s possible! Go

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Computers, JavaScript, Learning, Software, Technology

Keeping Up With JavaScript: Recommended Books and Resources

shane 2019-03-20

I intend to post lots more about JavaScript, modern web development, and things I’m learning as a veteran web/software developer working in the world of professional software engineering. This will

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Business, Computer Hardware, Computers, Electronics, Hard Drives, Insights, News, Photography, Photography Tips and Guides, Technology, Video, Video Tips and Guides

It’s World Backup Day

shane 2018-03-312018-12-03

Being any kind of digitally-creative person leaves one with a recurring problem: How do I make sure I don’t lose all of these gigabytes and terabytes of my work? (Not

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Business, Computer Hardware, Computers, Technology

Upgrading an Old Laptop to Keep it Alive, Part 1 (RAM)

shane 2018-03-212020-07-17

While visiting my parents in Arizona, my mom asked for help on choosing a new laptop to buy. Knowing that my dad’s medical expenses from cancer treatment have been piling

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Insights, Music, Technology

Thoughts on Sound Quality and Compression in Modern Music

shane 2018-03-112018-04-06

The C Word The omnipresence of streaming music (and video) comes with a hidden pitfall: Compression. In audio recording, compression is a fairly simple concept. Pretend you have a sound

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Business, Computer Hardware, Computers, Electronics, Technology

Recommended Deal: Western Digital 4TB Compact/Portable Hard Drive for $99.99

shane 2018-03-012018-03-01

[amazon_link asins=’B0713WPGLL’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’theadaptivedo-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’a931dcea-1d95-11e8-9a05-bbdce0e56ff7′] I’m getting one of these today and wanted to share the deal, since many of my friends battle with hard drive space as much

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Business, Computers, Technology, Windows

Dodging Bullets: How to Recover from the Win32 Apanas Trojan Computer Virus (Windows 8.1/10)

shane 2017-12-062017-12-08

This post is for anyone who finds themselves fighting off a computer virus on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. The one I just encountered was called “Win32 Apanas Trojan” by

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