08Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How to tell which iPad model you have

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How to tell which iPad model you have iPads aren't as easily distinguishable as iPhones are the following article will assist. How to find your iPad model number In addition to the marketing names that we all know so well, all iPads have a model number. Two of them, actually. The first one is on the device itself. If you flip over your iPad, you'll see a bunch of tiny writing below the word "iPad." That's where you'll find the model number. At the end of the top row, you'll find the world "Model," followed by an "A" and a four-digit string of numbers. The number string tells you what screen size and generation of iPad you have, as well as whether it's cellular-equipped. For example, the latest 10.5-inch iPad…
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22Aug 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How to stop Robocalls to your cell phone.

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Software Events
How to stop Robocalls to your cell phone.   There are over 2.4 billion Robocalls made every month reported by the FCC.  A Robocall is usually an advertiser spreading some sort of message. It can be annoying to receive countless calls during the day. Follow these steps to see which ones help. Google your cell phone number to see who has the ability of viewing it. Add your number to the www.donotcall.gov registration which is a free service. If you are receiving calls and you are registered send the robocall numbers to to the FTC. You can block messages or phone numbers in your phone listing. Download apps which you may have to pay a subscription to stop the calls. There are numerous apps available that can cost between pennies…
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29Jul 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Guide on building a PC step by step

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Guide on building a PC step by step Whether you are a person that loves to put things together or build a great gaming machine the following steps will assist you in the building planning stages. The major difference between purchasing a BOX versus a BUILD can be vast based on your budget. Step 1 - planning Planning involves what you expect at the end of the build.  What type of case, power supply, motherboard, etc. are you looking to use.  Here is a listing of parts you will have to consider: Computer case Power Supply 700 Watts or higher Motherboard CPU - Intel I7 or AMD. Memory 8 GB or higher DVD Drive or do you get a portable. SSD Drive and what size. Extra Hard Drive to store…
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17Mar 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How to handle Open Source Software and Security.

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How to handle Open Source Software and Security. Open source has always left so many questions unanswered on whether your comfort level for software security is high or you have sleepless nights. The keys for open source have the following open questions, can someone else view the source and modify it  or do you rely on internal software developers fix the security flaws.   Open source is mostly freely written software by developers who love to write software code and do not mind submitting their projects for all to use. When using open source, the internal developers need to test the piece out and whether it can be used in the production systems.  It is up to the developer to test the code on a machine that can be safely…
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23Feb 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Four steps to reduce the pain of Windows 7 installations using cumulative updates

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Four steps to reduce the pain of Windows 7 installations using cumulative updates Excellent article by Ed Bott about reinstalling a fresh Windows 7 machine.  A few simple steps and you can cut down the amount of time necessary to install Windows 7.  As an technical person the time and effort to reinstall any operating system can be long and boring.  Various times in the day you need to stop to review what point you are up to and go back to the other tasks at hand. Windows 7 celebrates its eighth birthday in 2017.  Based on Microsoft there will be a 10-year support plan so the phase out will happen sometime in 2020.  There has been numerous updates over the past 8 years so it does take a lot…
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