#1121 - How Do I Know You're Not AI?
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This week I buckled down and located something I thought I'd lost long ago: a collection of "Laws of Computing". I decided to post 'em here: The Laws of Computing. Yet another argument for backing up regularly. 
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How Do I Know You're Not AI?
You don't, but your concern shouldn't stop there.
Can you tell if this article was written by AI? You can't... but that might not be the right question. What really matters is whether you can trust the information.
Why Don't You Back Up Your Computer?
I have some theories.
If you don't back up, it's probably not because you're lazy. A disaster will get your attention fast, though. I'll dig into why backing up is so easy to ignore, why it shouldn't be, and what it would take to fix the problem.
AutoHotkey: Mouse and Keyboard Remapping, Macros, and Hotkeys
A tool I use constantly throughout the day.
Typing the same email address dozens of times a day gets old fast. AutoHotkey is a free program that lets short key combos do your typing for you. I'll show you how I use it every day to make a few keystrokes replace long blocks of text.
Read: AutoHotkey: Mouse and Keyboard Remapping, Macros, and Hotkeys
The Most Important Skill
If you're not skilled at this, you're going to fall behind.
Think the most important skill in tech is coding? Nope. Whether you're asking for help online, applying for a job, or using AI, writing and speaking English well matters more than you'd expect. I'll explain why it might be the most valuable skill of all.
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How Do I Get Into My UEFI Settings?
It's easier than it used to be.
Need to change your boot order or check a startup setting? You'll need to get in to UEFI first. There are three ways to do it, and at least one of them works no matter what situation your computer is in. I'll show you how each one works.
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The Most Important Skill
Think the most important skill in tech is coding? Nope. Whether you're asking for help online, applying for a job, or using AI, writing and speaking English well matters more than you'd expect. I'll explain why it might be the most valuable skill of all.
Watch: The Most Important Skill
AutoHotkey: Mouse and Keyboard Remapping, Macros, and Hotkeys
Typing the same email address dozens of times a day gets old fast. AutoHotkey is a free program that lets short key combos do your typing for you. I'll show you how I use it every day to make a few keystrokes replace long blocks of text.
Watch: AutoHotkey: Mouse and Keyboard Remapping, Macros, and Hotkeys
How Do I Get Into My UEFI Settings?
Need to change your boot order or check a startup setting? You'll need to get in to UEFI first. There are three ways to do it, and at least one of them works no matter what situation your computer is in. I'll show you how each one works.
How Do I Know You're Not AI?
Can you tell if this article was written by AI? You can't... but that might not be the right question. What really matters is whether you can trust the information.
Watch: How Do I Know You're Not AI?
Why Don't You Back Up Your Computer?
If you don't back up, it's probably not because you're lazy. A disaster will get your attention fast, though. I'll dig into why backing up is so easy to ignore, why it shouldn't be, and what it would take to fix the problem.
