Resolving Samsung Portable SSD Daemon Message

If you have used a USB external Samsung SSD drive, your computer may display a message at startup similar to the one shown here. This message is annoying and seemingly unnecessary. If you go to Control Panel > Add / Remove Programs, you might not see any Samsung software listed. So, there will be no… Continue reading Resolving Samsung Portable SSD Daemon Message

Apple Special Event – 12 Sep 2017 – Summary and Commentary

Steve Jobs Theater The event began with a recorded message from Steve Jobs, which is appropriate since this is the first event to take place in the Apple Park Steve Jobs Theatre. You can watch the entire event at Apple.com/apple-events/september-2017/. Giving to Those in Need Tim Cook welcomed event attendees, and began the event encouraging people… Continue reading Apple Special Event – 12 Sep 2017 – Summary and Commentary

Determining Technology Consulting Hourly Rates

Factors that Determine Hourly Rates Technology services are commonly billed by the hour. Rates typically range from $60 per hour to $200 per hour depending on the market and the work being done. Auto insurance companies try to calculate fair premiums that are reflective of anticipated group claims. In other words, when you are bunched… Continue reading Determining Technology Consulting Hourly Rates

Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Not Responding Due to Malwarebytes Conflict Issue

Summary – Issue Resolved An issue had been identified between Malwarebytes antivirus software and Microsoft Office 365 (Office 2016) software that results in programs going into a “Not Responding” state, crashing, or needing to be forced to close. This behavior was not consistent, but intermittent, and seemed to be impacting those using Windows 10 and the… Continue reading Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Not Responding Due to Malwarebytes Conflict Issue

How to completely backup and restore your Facebook account.

In these two videos, you’ll learn how to completely backup and restore your Facebook account — even to another user account — using Acronis software. This is important in case your account gets hacked, suspended, or content is mistakenly deleted. For those wanting to shut down their Facebook presence, it provides a way to keep… Continue reading How to completely backup and restore your Facebook account.

Apple iPhone iOS 10.3.1 Update Stuck on “Update Requested”

Most smartphones, mobile devices, and laptop computers require that the unit be plugged into power or have a certain battery level before an update can be installed. When attempting to install an update there would normally be a message stating “You must plug into power before the update can continue.” However, with the Apple iPhone… Continue reading Apple iPhone iOS 10.3.1 Update Stuck on “Update Requested”