How to Update an HP Laserjet P3015’s Firmware in 2024
In the midst of troubleshooting some issues with a 2015-purchased networked HP LaserJet P3015, upgrading the firmware became a necessary step. Here we go.
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How to Program a Magtek Card Swipe Reader for Pharos Release Station
We were all set with a new Pharos Print Release Station EXCEPT we still needed to order and program a USB card reader for swiping cards and unlocking the release station. This is what was necessary to program it for Pharos use.
Garageband: Fix Recorded Track shows waveform but no sound during playback
Have you recorded an audio track in Garageband, only to find you can’t hear anything when you play the recording back? Even though the track shows a recorded waveform, suggesting there should be audio present?
How to fix MacOS Software Update stuck on “Checking for Updates” forever
A number of Apple computers were stuck “Checking for updates” in Software Update in System Preferences. Updating via the Terminal didn’t work either. I finally found a fix.
Fix Outlook Mac App Not Updating / Syncing (version 16.58)
My Outlook for Mac application was not updating the email folders of any of my email accounts. This is the fix that worked for me…
Zoom Registration Forms for Meeting Attendees
Someone just asked me if it is possible to ask folks to register for a Zoom meeting (via Zoom) and I actually never thought about whether or not this is possible. I assumed a registration feature was meant more for Zoom webinars, but, as it turns out, if you (as the host) have an enterprise/education level Zoom subscription, you can ask that people register for a regular old Zoom meeting if you’d like. (Note that registrants do not need an enterprise / education Zoom subscription — free level is fine!)
How to Bulk Download Thumbnail Images of a list of YouTube videos using YT-DLP (youtube-dl) (Mac)
I had a long list of YouTube URLs and needed to easily download the thumbnail images of them. YT-DLP is an amazing and easy solution.
How to Fix Apple Mail Can’t Connect after O365 Password Reset: “Unable to verify account name or password”
Following a password reset (specifically a Microsoft O365 account), Apple Mail was not happy. It recognized that the password had changed but wasn’t accepting the new password, even though we knew the password was correct…”Can’t connect to the account…Enter the password for user…Unable to verify account name or password…”
ReportPundit Review & Use Cases for Shopify Stores
The reporting features in Shopify are painfully lacking. Part of me dislikes how resourceful we are as entrepreneurs, because that means we will find a way when Shopify is lacking features and solutions they should really have. I’m not excited to rely on / pay for a 3rd party app, especially when it seems like … Read more
Coursera Page Not Found Error: “We were not able to find the page you’re looking for”
Are you encountering the following perplexing error when trying to visit Coursera.org or a Coursera course: “We were not able to find the page you’re looking for”? This is what worked for us.