youtube image
From YouTube: CFCS Tech SIG 2021 03 23

Description

CFCS TechSIG meeting notes 03/23/2021

1. Dick - loves his new Amazon Echo Dot w/clock. Time changes automagically when we switch to/from DST.
2. Mike - loves his Amazon Echo Wall Clock - pairs to other Echo devices via Bluetooth and only connects to one device when set up.
3. Sean - demonstrated internal speed test, installed on a local computer (running Ubuntu Server). OpenSpeedTest is a neat project.
4. Paul - cycling switch for a/c in a car. Paul modified a switch (essentially cut it in half) to work to his needs.
5. Paul - having issues with 10 yr old Epson Stylus Photo 1400 ink jet printer head clogging. Unable to get head to stop in the middle AND open top for cleaning.
6. Pete - just ordered Apple AirPods Max.
7. Gary - Just ordered two Rope Hoist Block and Tackle to aid in re-siding his home.
8. Stan - attempted to install a 6000 lumens LED deformable flood light (inside), but the socket on the ceiling failed during the install. Purchased for $15 at Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Similar to this light.
9. Mike - $5B lawsuit filed against Google for false incognito mode (see separate e-mail already sent by Mike)
10. Sean - regarding privacy/tracking, consider setting up a Raspberry Pi running pi-hole as a network-wide ad blocking tool.
11. Mike - there is an effort by Sony and Samsung (possibly others) to improve the sound of their large screen televisions.
12. Sean - Tablo now offers standalone units that have HDMI output.
13. Ken - Installed LED Garage Lights 140W and loves them. Replaced fluorescent bulbs.
14. Hewie - had issue with Chromebook in test mode and gained a boot problem. Used another Chromebook to create a USB installer.
https://hewie.net/blog/f/chromebook-recovery-is-easy---if-you-are-prepared
15. Paul - Is QLED worth the price difference? Subjective.
16. Mike - LIVE Iceland volcano happening now.
17. Stan - Will check with American Legion regarding re-opening. Not much interest in meeting in person anytime soon.