Blog : Joshua Lowcock

Joshua Lowcock sometimes blogs on non-work-related topics, most of which are posted below. If you are work related thought leadership pieces by Joshua, you can find them here. If you’re after the Audience Attention Dilemma, it can be found here.

If we meet in person and I recommend software or a specific website, you can find Joshua’s tips link here.

The blog posts are organized into the following categories:

There’s a miscellaneous category for things that don’t really have a home. I also have a long blog post full of useful websites, simply called tips. If we meet in person or virtually, odds are I will mention a website listed in tips.

The more popular technically skewed posts, you can find a list of those here. For tips specific to macOS, you can find macOS tips here. If you’re an owner of a Remarkable eInk tablet and what hacks, guides, and utilities start here.

From 2016-2021, Joshua published a weekly email, called Last Week in Digital Media. The newsletter summarizes the latest news in digital media, marketing, and technology of the week. The email newsletter was published for several years and was available as both a (limited) free or paid subscription. The archive is still available.

Need some fun and something less serious? Go here for some fun!

Recent Blog Posts

Tip: List of Public DNS Servers

Important I am not affiliated with any of the companies or DNS providers listed. This information is shared "as is". If you find this helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee. It keeps this page ad-free. Thank you! This is yet another list of Public DNS Servers. I know there are more than enough guides out there but decided to publish this one because I feel there's some useful advice that I can share. Public DNS Speedtest There are several factors that determine DNS speed, some of which are out of your control. If you want to benchmark DNS ...

Works! Fix Chrome (or Edge) is Managed by your Organization (in 3 steps!)

Personally, I no longer use Google Chrome but it's the only option in my office. But back when I did use Chrome at home, I would get this ridiculous message on my personal computer even though it was owned and managed by me and no one else. If Google Chrome displays a message: "This browser is managed by your organization" This problem can be caused by password managers, such as LastPass and also some antivirus software. It can also randomly disable or prevent you from installing extensions. . It's also worth noting that if this is a work computer, deleting ...

Works! How to Setup Dynamic DNS and Port Forwarding on Verizon G3100 (Tested! Works)

Coming Soon! I'm writing up the draft at the moment. There are a lot of steps. Overview This is tested and works! This is how to setup a Dynamic DNS and do Port Forwarding on the Verizon G3100 using NoIp.com also known as No-Ip.com. This is particularly useful if you have home security cameras, alarm systems, web server, or some other device you want to access remotely. The overview of the steps are as follows: Create an account on NoIP.com. You can use the free version of NoIp, but it's worth paying the $25 a year if you need it ...

Works! How To Import Chrome Extensions into Microsoft Edge (5 Easy Steps!)

This review was last updated: December 2021 Overview I was an early beta tester of the Microsoft Edge Chromium edition. This is because I am one of the few people who use Windows 10 on an ARM-based laptop, a Lenovo Yoga 630-13Q50. Technically, I'm running what Microsoft calls Windows on Snapdragon. I've never met anyone else running Windows 10 on ARM. But I do find it cool that I am windows on the same sort of processor (Snapdragon 850) found on a mid-to-high-end mobile phone, it's silent (because it's fanless) and the battery life is amazing. The downside is to ...

Review: Verizon E3200 Mesh WiFi Extender (2023).

I am not affiliated with Verizon and this is my personal experience. I am not paid by Verizon and bought the E3200 outright myself. If you find this helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee. It keeps this page ad-free. Thank you! This review was last updated: July 2022 Verizon E3200 Review This is a mini-review of the Verizon E3200 Mesh WiFi Extender, the companion product to the Verizon G3100 Router. Form factor-wise, it looks almost identical to the G3100. I call it a mini-review because there's a lot less to really write about. If you want to ...

A List of Useful Raspberry Pi Commands

A list of useful Raspberry Pi commands. All of these commands can be executed in the Raspberry Pi command line / shell / terminal or via an SSH connection. Initial Pi Setup Find your Raspberry Pi Model/Version Get Total and Free Memory Install Pi Software Updates Restart and Reconfigure Options Find and Change Pi Hostname How to TextEdit with nano Pi Power and Heat Management Pi EEPROM Updates Advanced Pi Commands Initial Setup I recommend the official Raspberry Pi OS installer (Windows and macOS versions available) then connect your Pi to a monitor to walk through the setup process. If ...

Works! Customize Mouse Buttons and Scroll Wheel on an iPad (Logitech i345 Review)

This page has the following sections, you can quickly jump to what you're interested in: Using a mouse with the iPad Pro Logitech Pebble i345 Review with iPad Pro Customizing Mousebuttons on the iPad in iOS Customizing the Scroll Wheel on the iPad in iOS Quickly Turn Off Assistive Touch (Hide the Assistive Touch Icon) Using a Mouse with the iPad Pro It may seem counterintuitive on a touch screen tablet, but there are times when a mouse with the iPad makes sense. If you plan to use the iPad as a computer replacement, especially for spreadsheets, a mouse makes ...

Works! Verizon G3100 How to change the gateway DNS Server

Disclaimer. I am not affiliated with Verizon and this is my personal experience. I am not paid by Verizon and bought the G3100 outright myself. If you find this helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee. It keeps this page ad-free. Thank you! Important Update: In August 2021, Verizon is progressively rolling out new firmware of the G3100 with a new UI. Some of these instructions have changed, I have included both the v2 and v3 firmware instructions in case your G3100 is not yet running the latest software. Background I have owned the Verizon G3100 ...