Self-tutoring about methods and materials of fastening: the tutor mentions hot glue. I mention in my post from February 10 that I am constructing a heavy bag. It’s ready to hang now; perhaps improvements will arise afterwards. One thing I’ve …
Self-tutoring about plumbing: the tutor mentions humming pipes and what apparently stopped it. The following is according to my understanding. For years, when someone would turn off a tap, sometimes one would hear pipes hum elsewhere in the house. The …
Self-tutoring about dishwasher use: the tutor mentions some hints. I do a lot of dishes. Moreover, when the dishwasher isn’t working, I’m the first line of defense. Therefore, just how well it’s working is of special interest to me. Back …
Self-tutoring about computer hardware: the tutor mentions DisplayPort. The following is according to my understanding. DisplayPort is a high-end technology for conveying video signals to a monitor. It also carries audio, but seems most known for its apt handling of …
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Self-tutoring about monitors: the tutor contemplates the idea of legacy technology. The following is according to my understanding. In yesterday’s post I begin about DVI, a port for which I encountered on the back of a smart TV. Yet, it …
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Self-tutoring about technology one encounters: the tutor mentions DVI. The following is according to my understanding. Yesterday I was looking at the back of a smart TV, wondering why something didn’t work. It turns out it wasn’t the smart TV’s …
Self-tutoring about fabrics used in outdoor scenarios: the tutor explores some classifications. The following is according to my understanding. Lately I’ve been using “hardware” fabric from a leftover roll. It’s thin, lies flat, and is fairly rough to the touch. …
Self-tutoring with vocabulary: the tutor mentions bollard. The following is according to my understanding. A bollard is one of those pillars one sees preventing vehicles from passing certain points. They can be used to stop vehicles from being able to …
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor mentions the difference between abase and debase. The following is according to my understanding. It seems one hears “debase” more than “abase.” Here is a comparison of their meanings: Debase: To reduce in value; to …
Self-tutoring about document security: the tutor mentions DAC vs MAC. The following is according to my understanding. In the context of document security, access control means control over who can read and/or change a given document. There are a few …