If the computer shows “connected to network” but ping fails.
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If the computer shows “connected to network” but ping fails, that usually means the link is established but something is wrong further up the chain. Here’s a step-by-step way to…
Adding folders to the PATH in Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can add a folder to your PATH (so its programs/scripts can be run from any terminal) in a couple of ways. Here’s the step-by-step method using…
How to enable or disable long path lengths in Windows 11
On Windows 11, long path support is enabled/disabled through a Group Policy or Registry setting. By default, Windows 11 allows paths longer than 260 characters, but sometimes it’s still restricted…
How to print Microsoft Word A3 document on A4 printer at A3 size
Yes — you can do that by using “poster” (tiling) printing.Microsoft Word itself doesn’t directly split a single A3 page into two A4 pages, but you can achieve it in…
Location of videos where Microsoft Teams saves recorded meeting
If Microsoft Teams recorded your meeting, the location of the video depends on your Teams setup and whether your organization uses Microsoft Stream (classic) or OneDrive/SharePoint (the newer default). Here’s…
How to fix Stellarium Planetarium Application freezing when launched under Linux Ubuntu
Written with the help of ChatGPT, 14 August 2025: If Stellarium isn’t responding when you launch it under Ubuntu, it’s often either a graphics driver issue, a missing library, or…
astro-all meta package in Linux Ubuntu
Here’s the direct link to the astro-all package on the Debian website: If you’d prefer a version from the current stable release (Bookworm) or the previous stable (Bullseye), the Debian…
Install range of astronomy software under Linux Ubuntu
sudo -s sudo apt install astro-all
How to create a meta-package for Debian Astro (the Pure Blend) that bundles a selection of astronomy-related packages.
You’re looking to create a meta-package for Debian Astro (the Pure Blend) that bundles a selection of astronomy-related packages without causing the installation to fail if some of them don’t…
RG142 coaxial cable performance at 1420MHz
RG142 is a high-performance coaxial cable that works very well at 1420 MHz (the neutral hydrogen line) for radio astronomy applications. Here’s the key info: Parameter RG142 Type Coaxial, silver-plated…