Pretty Good Problem Solver

CADHouse Diaries #2

Jun 8, 2022

Here is another story where an engineer fixes a minicomputer peripheral device.
CADHouse Diaries #1

Jun 8, 2022

Here is a short story about an engineer fixing a peripheral device on an early minicomputer that was used to design Printed Circuit Board artwork.
The One Thing that Solves Problems

Apr 24, 2022

Referencing my previous post on Technology, there really is one thing that solves Problems.
Technology

Apr 5, 2022

I like to save clever sayings and I recently heard one that I believe is worth sharing.
Better Audio for Home Video

Feb 20, 2022

Work-from-home has many of us acting as Video and Audio engineers for various types of presentation. You can do some simple steps to make the audio portion of your presentation much better.
Three Things That Require Zero Talent

Jan 20, 2022

I was planning to write about a popular meme of Ten Things that require Zero Talent, but ended up creating a new and much shorter list specifically for problem solving. Works for other skills too.
Kneepads

Dec 15, 2021

I recently found a missing tool. I had not realized how essential this tool was to me until I went all spring and summer without it.
Freedom and Responsibility

Nov 11, 2021

Food for thought and discussion.
The Power of Repetition

Oct 5, 2021

The power of repetition can work for you or against your long term interests. Understanding this simple concept can help you become a Pretty Good Problem Solver.
Steal These Ideas

Jul 23, 2021

You might be surprised that I am encouraging you to steal my best ideas. In the best case, you already have.
Is there value in Getting a 4 year degree versus a 2 year degree?

Apr 8, 2021

During a Zoom call I gave a quick answer to a question that really deserved a much more detailed response.
More EE Interview Questions

Mar 12, 2021

Electrical Engineering students seem to enjoy articles that help them prepare for job interviews. Here is one about schematic diagrams and includes some possible answers.
Tools Redux (3)

Jan 26, 2021

A couple of recent household repairs got me to thinking about tools again.
What Are You Reading? (3)

Dec 8, 2020

Here is a report on a book I recently read. What are you reading?
If I Could See It, I Could Fix It

Oct 17, 2020

A recent home maintenance task reminded me of my own imperfections.
We Think We are Improving

Aug 10, 2020

Marketing-driven organizations can easily damage customer perception with an over-zealous campaign.
Fear

Jul 6, 2020

Fear is one of our most basic instincts. We need to think hard about whether some fears are helping or hurting us.
Patience, Please

Mar 30, 2020

During troubling times like these, we could all benefit from a little patience.
Weaknesses

Mar 8, 2020

Surprising as it seems, admitting your weaknesses can help improve your problem-solving skills.
Batteries

Feb 12, 2020

We all use a lot of battery operated devices. Some common AA and AAA size batteries seem prone to leaking and damaging the device.