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Lessons in Troubleshooting: Blender: Not Enough Video Memory

Mar 21, 2021

While the solution wound up being simple, it turned out to be an excellent lesson in creative troubleshooting while systematically working through a problem.

M365 Error: IMAP server check failed

Jan 2, 2021

I was recently working on an e-mail migration from an IMAP server to Microsoft 365 and came across this error: “IMAP server check failed, reason: invalid IMAP server configure.” [sic] I was not able to directly overcome it, but I was able to work around the issue and came to some conclusions as to what may have caused it.

My Octopus Infosec Teacher

Dec 20, 2020

An octopus is not the strongest, not the fastest, nor the toughest creature in the ocean. But it is the smartest and the most adaptable. It can use its intelligence and adaptability to outsmart and out maneuver much tougher creatures. As an IT security professional, you may not be tougher, stronger or faster than every threat, but you can be smarter and more adaptable.

Selecting the Computer That’s Right for Me

Nov 15, 2020

Shopping for a computer can be overwhelming. Companies can bombard you with numbers and details in an attempt to get you to spend more money than you may need to for your needs. Knowing what these mean can save you money and frustration.