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From the blogs
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Welcome to the New ODriscoll Tech
If you’ve been here before, you may notice things look a little different. And if this is your first time visiting O’Driscoll Tech, welcome — I’m glad you’re here. This new website is more than a fresh coat of paint. It’s a new home for O’Driscoll Tech and a better reflection of what I want…
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Restart First: The Simplest Tech Fix
“Have you tried turning it off and back on again?” It may be the oldest cliché in tech support, but there’s a reason you hear it so often: restarting really does fix a surprising number of problems. Computers, phones, tablets, printers, routers, and other devices are constantly running processes in the background. Occasionally, one of…
About Colin
Technology explained by someone who enjoys helping people understand it.
O’Driscoll Tech combines hands-on Apple repair experience, systems administration, research support, nonprofit technology work, and a commitment to practical education.