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Calculate Renewable Energy Requirements
Regardless how you feel about the issue, most people would agree that the Copenhagen Climate Conference certainly didn’t resolve very much. But don’t worry – this post isn’t going to inundate you with more vague talk about climate change and … Continue reading
Microsoft Patch Causing Blue Screen of Death
This beset a few people I know: KB977165 (aka MS10-015) is causing some people to get the blue screen of death. A solution for some, which did not work for me: http://www.krebsonsecurity.com/2010/02/new-patches-cause-bsod-for-some-windows-xp-users/ Edit: Microsoft has withdrawn the patch for now. … Continue reading
Posted in Computers
Tagged blue screen of death, microsoft patch, microsoft update, windows xp
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Use VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP to use Data Tables in Calculations
Small Excel tip today: use the Excel functions VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP to allow you to use tables of data in your calculations. You can configure these commands to “look for the closest match” or to “only find an exact match” … Continue reading
Posted in Excel
Tagged cost estimation, equipment list, Excel, hlookup, line list, vlookup
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Consider Finned Tubes to Increase Surface Area
This post will introduce the practice of adding fins to shell-and-tube heat exchanger tubes to increase the surface area, and discuss when to consider it and when to avoid it. This is not a post about air coolers. Image of … Continue reading
Salary Comparison & Prediction Tools
It’s a new year, and maybe time for new jobs! Or at least performance reviews. Knowing your “fair salary,” or the “going market rate” that is paid for your position, can be very helpful. It’s also great to know when … Continue reading
Posted in Career Advice
Tagged job interview, median salaries, salary, salary report, salary reports
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