Monthly Archives: September 2016

Samsung Hard Drive

Posted on September 30, 2016 by larry

So I am building this new Dell Latitude E6420.   Decided to add a Samsung PRO 850 256GB Hard Drive. This is a pretty darn impressive drive.  It is supposed to be durable, I know that when SSD drives fail, they … Continue reading →

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Body Sore All Over

Posted on September 29, 2016 by larry

I am so sore, not sure why, could be due to the good workout I had on the treadmill. But it is not sore like I could a cold, more sore because I am out of shape and moving a … Continue reading →

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New Laptop

Posted on September 28, 2016 by larry

The new laptop for my son came in today, it is fast, but something is up with the battery, doesn’t seem to charge. It is nice though, may try to build a new image of it. Actually ran in the … Continue reading →

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Preparing for another Arduino Class

Posted on September 27, 2016 by larry

So glad I have the infrastructure to do this, but I am preparing the gear for my next arduino class.  Still some work, but so much easier since I have setup a way to image the laptops, have the right … Continue reading →

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Repairing the XBOX 360

Posted on September 26, 2016 by larry

Hmm, got a new challenge, trying to get the XBox 360 working again.  At first glance it seems to be related to the DVD drive. First thing I have to do is get this thing plugged in and working with … Continue reading →

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Doing Nothing

Posted on September 25, 2016 by larry

Other than trying to fix an xbox 360, I did not do anything today. Just chilled out, relaxed, watched football. I think this is what my Sundays will be like.

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Happening Day

Posted on September 24, 2016 by larry

A lot of traveling today, went to pick up my son, went to a cross country meet, and a party.  Even snuck in some time to buy a new pair of 2TB hard drive that are enterprise class. Kind of … Continue reading →

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Son Moved Out

Posted on September 23, 2016 by larry

Kind of, he moved to the dorms at UW.  I am pretty impressed with the way we moved in, the had things really organized. He is still close enough where he can take the bus home every weekend. Also started … Continue reading →

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Getting A Handle On My Schedule

Posted on September 22, 2016 by larry

Been a rough two weeks, been so busy. But I am finally getting back in tune with my schedule, I have sacrificed my workout time though.  But I feel like the little things are caught up. Still busy, and the … Continue reading →

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Most of the VMs moved

Posted on September 21, 2016 by larry

I have moved of the VMs to the new server.  I am rebuilding one, it may take a while. I think I will commit to moving this weekend. Should go to bed early.  Kind of tired.  

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