Author Archives: Richard Katz

Better than Store Bought Canadian Bacon – Smoke it Yourself

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Richard Katz

This recipe makes a product that is much different from what you would find at a deli counter or wrapped in plastic at your local market. Most Canadian bacon is just brined, while this is also smoked. I like the … Continue reading →

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Compare Internal Storage Types- Hard Disk vs. SSD

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Richard Katz

. . By Richard Katz . In this article, I will talk about two technologies that are commonly used to store information after a computer is powered off. While a computer is running, the data being used is held in … Continue reading →

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Easy Kosher Style Dill Pickles – No Vinegar

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Richard Katz

People think the sourness in pickles comes from vinegar, but real kosher dills get their acidity from a slow fermentation using salt. Most of the “fake” dill pickles you see in stores are heated with vinegar and then packed with … Continue reading →

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Moussaka – A Sensational Greek Favorite at Home

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Richard Katz

. 6 or 7 lbs. Eggplants 1 lb. Ground lamb – see instructions ½ lb. Ground pork Olive oil 1 Medium white or yellow onion 6 Cloves of garlic, minced or sliced thin 2 t Whole peppercorns Salt  (See:  salt … Continue reading →

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P1 Gen2 Sensational Speed and a Vibrant OLED Display Under 4 Pounds

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Richard Katz

ThinkPad P1 Generation 2 Review The next generation ThinkPad P-series slim and light mobile workstation This review is an analysis of the second generation P1, a compact mobile workstation. This is a computer that I purchased myself. It was not … Continue reading →

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P70 No Compromise Desktop Replacement

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Richard Katz

ThinkPad P70 Review This review is an analysis of the 17” workstation replacement model ThinkPad P70. The target audience is the mobile business user who needs some or all of the functionality that would more normally be found in a … Continue reading →

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T490s – The next generation of the Powerful “T” Line of Laptops

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Richard Katz

ThinkPad T490s Review The latest in a long line of slim-format ThinkPads This review is an analysis of the next generation of T-series ThinkPads in the slim profile. When a long-time user visualizes a ThinkPad, the image that comes to … Continue reading →

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Understanding New York Deli-Style Rye Bread

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Richard Katz

Deli Rye Bread . This makes a bread similar to what you would get from a Jewish bakery in New York, or some similar location. The difficult thing is finding the 2 types of flour that are used. Most rye … Continue reading →

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Salt – All Types Are Not Created Equal

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Richard Katz

I tend to use less salt than most people in all my food. This is not because of any dietary restrictions, but I simply prefer less salt. This recipe is according to my taste; you should make things the way … Continue reading →

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Self-Healing BIOS -Making System Firmware Updates More Reliable

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Richard Katz

ThinkPad Self-Healing BIOS Making Systems More Reliable I recently wrote a review of a just-being-released addition to the ThinkPad line, the 14” T490s. My writeup was based on the one system I had in front of me and, as always … Continue reading →

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