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Quickbooks – set excel to open with macros enabled when running reports.
Quickbooks typically allows you to open excel reports with macros already enabled. But some of their “other” reports open Excel directly. When it does, it opens the file as a temporary file, and…

Google Play Family Library fails with Minecraft License Error – Android
Minecraft has been a staple in my household for years. It just makes sense our offspring would love it too. We set out to install Minecraft on one of their tablets and to my surprise, no charge, just…
Windows Update KB5009546 Totally jacked up our DC.
This update created a ridiculous amount of BS to fix. It created a reboot loop that allowed for about 2 minutes after logging in, shutdown abort command did not work, renamed the machine in certain…

Excel unable to enable Macros when running QuickBooks Report.
Our most recent edit shows you the folder to specifically trust: http://strongitguy.com/quickbooks-set-excel-to-open-with-macros-enabled-when-running-reports/ User goes to open up an Excel report…
Removing Unfinished files with Backblaze B2 CLI
Step 1: Download Backblaze B2 Command Line Tool Remember DURING install to choose to set PIP environmental Path https://www.backblaze.com/b2/docs/quick_command_line.html or…

Issues setting up Backblaze B2 Command-line and Windows / Python install
I needed to set up the Backblaze B2 command-line tool to remove unfinished files, also known as failed uploads. The only way to clear out “unfinished files” is to run their designated script from the…
Workouts
All workouts →Halloween Morning Workout 10-30-2017
Get your candy ridden body in gear and burn some calories. This workout will get your heart rate up. Warm-up Dynamic Stretching Quick Jog 100m 5 pushups 5 Squats 5 Lunges 40-Min AMRAP 10 burpees 40…
30 Minute Workout 10-10-2017
Tuesdays Workout! Should work your core a good bit. If you feel it’s easy, double the rounds, and double the reps for the AMRAP. Warm-Up 20 Jumping Jacks 20 Mountain Climbers 20 Jumping Jacks 20 Butt…
Active Rest Bodyweight Workout – 30 Minutes
We can always use an active rest workout, especially when we are sore or achy. Try out this workout, it’s a smooth and relaxing workout, that keeps you moving on your rest days. Warm-Up 20 Jumping…