Month: November 2020

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

5 minutes

When you take screenshots of applications in MacOS and OSX, the system automatically adds a dropshadow. This looks great but may not be ideal for every use (for example, when taking screenshots for howchoo guides). This guide tells you how to disable this feature.

h/mac • 128 guides

Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool false

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

If your device is updated to Android 10, you can use the built-in screen recording function. You’ll need to enable it under Developer Options.

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

5 minutes

h/mac • 128 guides

Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool false

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

If your device is updated to Android 10, you can use the built-in screen recording function. You’ll need to enable it under Developer Options.

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

5 minutes

h/mac • 128 guides

Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool false

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

If your device is updated to Android 10, you can use the built-in screen recording function. You’ll need to enable it under Developer Options.

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

5 minutes

h/mac • 128 guides

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

5 minutes

h/mac • 128 guides

Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool false

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool false

Then, paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

killall SystemUIServer

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

If your device is updated to Android 10, you can use the built-in screen recording function. You’ll need to enable it under Developer Options.

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

If your device is updated to Android 10, you can use the built-in screen recording function. You’ll need to enable it under Developer Options.

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

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Record videos of your Android screen.

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This short guide will teach you how to take a screenshot on your Mac. These instructions are the same whether you have OS X or macOS.

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Sometimes you want to share your Minecraft builds or moments with others, while other times you want to access screenshots of coordinates to the point of interest you promised you’d return to.

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Record videos of your Android screen.

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android

This short guide will teach you how to take a screenshot on your Mac. These instructions are the same whether you have OS X or macOS.

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osx macos mac

Sometimes you want to share your Minecraft builds or moments with others, while other times you want to access screenshots of coordinates to the point of interest you promised you’d return to.

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In these interests: minecraft gaming

minecraft gaming

Before you lose years converting those PNG files to JPGs.

Don’t lose out on a funny image!

Capture a silly moment!

The Difference Between iCloud and Internal Storage

Learn the different storage types and solve your storage problems!

A simple walkthrough on how to screen record on your iPhone!

Tired of Twitter? Try These Social Media Alternatives!

Twitter getting a bit musky? There are cleaner options in the cloud.

Before you lose years converting those PNG files to JPGs.

Don’t lose out on a funny image!

Capture a silly moment!

Learn the different storage types and solve your storage problems!

A simple walkthrough on how to screen record on your iPhone!

Twitter getting a bit musky? There are cleaner options in the cloud.

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Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

This shortcut takes your cursor directly to the searchbox after opening Mail.app. This works in all current versions of OSX.

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h/mac • 128 guides

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Ash (362)

May 30, 2021

1 hour

If you don’t know what time it is—this is the project for you! In this guide, I’ll be covering all the basics you need to start your Raspberry Pi smart alarm clock project.

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

This shortcut takes your cursor directly to the searchbox after opening Mail.app. This works in all current versions of OSX.

h/osx • 35 guides

h/apple • 163 guides

h/mac • 128 guides

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Ash (362)

May 30, 2021

1 hour

If you don’t know what time it is—this is the project for you! In this guide, I’ll be covering all the basics you need to start your Raspberry Pi smart alarm clock project.

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

This shortcut takes your cursor directly to the searchbox after opening Mail.app. This works in all current versions of OSX.

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h/mac • 128 guides

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Ash (362)

May 30, 2021

1 hour

If you don’t know what time it is—this is the project for you! In this guide, I’ll be covering all the basics you need to start your Raspberry Pi smart alarm clock project.

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

This shortcut takes your cursor directly to the searchbox after opening Mail.app. This works in all current versions of OSX.

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h/mac • 128 guides

Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

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Ash (362)

May 30, 2021

1 hour

If you don’t know what time it is—this is the project for you! In this guide, I’ll be covering all the basics you need to start your Raspberry Pi smart alarm clock project.

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Ash (362)

May 30, 2021

1 hour

If you don’t know what time it is—this is the project for you! In this guide, I’ll be covering all the basics you need to start your Raspberry Pi smart alarm clock project.

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Ash (362)

May 30, 2021

1 hour

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Everything you need to start your smart alarm clock project!

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How to Generate a List of Prime Numbers (Primes) in Python

This is frequently used as a programming challenge. There are a few ways to do this, but here is one especially interesting way that I’ve found.

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How to Remove Mac Screenshot Drop-Shadows

When you take screenshots of applications in MacOS and OSX, the system automatically adds a dropshadow.

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Everything you need to start your smart alarm clock project!

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This is frequently used as a programming challenge. There are a few ways to do this, but here is one especially interesting way that I’ve found.

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programming python

When you take screenshots of applications in MacOS and OSX, the system automatically adds a dropshadow.

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mac

GitHub Codespaces is officially in beta.

For those who boot with caution.

You’re running Windows what?

Your future will be filled with Raspberry Pis.

GitHub Codespaces is officially in beta.

For those who boot with caution.

You’re running Windows what?

Your future will be filled with Raspberry Pis.

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OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems developed by Apple, Inc. The first public beta, called Kodiak, appeared in 2000.

h/apple • 163 guides

Apple Computers is an American computer and consumer electronics company founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.

h/mac • 128 guides

h/osx • 35 guides

OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems developed by Apple, Inc. The first public beta, called Kodiak, appeared in 2000.

h/apple • 163 guides

Apple Computers is an American computer and consumer electronics company founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.

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John (304)

Nov 19, 2020

1 minute

This guide will show you how to install the PHP mycrypt module on RHEL 6.

RHEL 6

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wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

yum localinstall php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

/etc/init.d/httpd restart

php -m**

Should show in the list:

mcrypt

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Tayler (75)

Aug 21, 2021

35 minutes

Nothing says good morning quite like a breakfast sandwich. From the doughiness of the muffin to the eggs’ fluffiness to the cheese’s gooeyness, breakfast sandwiches are a great start to your morning.

John (304)

Nov 19, 2020

1 minute

This guide will show you how to install the PHP mycrypt module on RHEL 6.

RHEL 6

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wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

yum localinstall php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

/etc/init.d/httpd restart

php -m**

Should show in the list:

mcrypt

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Tayler (75)

Aug 21, 2021

35 minutes

John (304)

Nov 19, 2020

1 minute

This guide will show you how to install the PHP mycrypt module on RHEL 6.

RHEL 6

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wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

yum localinstall php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

/etc/init.d/httpd restart

php -m**

Should show in the list:

mcrypt

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Tayler (75)

Aug 21, 2021

35 minutes

John (304)

Nov 19, 2020

1 minute

This guide will show you how to install the PHP mycrypt module on RHEL 6.

RHEL 6

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John (304)

Nov 19, 2020

1 minute

RHEL 6

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RHEL 6

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wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
wget http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/6/x86_64/libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

yum localinstall php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

yum localinstall php-mcrypt-5.3.3-1.el6.x86_64.rpm libmcrypt-2.5.8-9.el6.x86_64.rpm

/etc/init.d/httpd restart

/etc/init.d/httpd restart

php -m**

Should show in the list:

mcrypt

php -m**

Should show in the list:

mcrypt

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Tayler (75)

Aug 21, 2021

35 minutes

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Aug 21, 2021

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Aug 21, 2021

35 minutes

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Eat ’em, freeze ’em, enjoy ’em all week long!

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Learn how to assemble, set up, configure, and use the GPi.

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This can even work for donkeys!

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Eat ’em, freeze ’em, enjoy ’em all week long!

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Learn how to assemble, set up, configure, and use the GPi.

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gpi retropie pi

This can even work for donkeys!

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Spoiler: Mario Party did it. Mostly.

Game won’t save? No problem.

I’m sorry.

French Toast with strawberries and cup of coffee

Oil paint doesn’t stand a chance!

Keep Reading to Know Which Is Better Among Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 vs. Asus RT-AC68U

Simple, tasty, and spicy!

It’s no longer bundled with the Pi, but you can still get it for free!

It’s as easy as opening up your AirPods’ case!

Spoiler: Mario Party did it. Mostly.

Game won’t save? No problem.

I’m sorry.

Oil paint doesn’t stand a chance!

Keep Reading to Know Which Is Better Among Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 vs. Asus RT-AC68U

Simple, tasty, and spicy!

It’s no longer bundled with the Pi, but you can still get it for free!

It’s as easy as opening up your AirPods’ case!

h/php • 8 guides

The ultimate PHP resource for beginners and experts alike.

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All things web development.

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The ultimate PHP resource for beginners and experts alike.

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All things web development.

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Zach (248)

Nov 19, 2020

2 minutes

Using an application of terminal command and you’re not sure if it’s stuck? Want to monitor network usage from the computers on your network? There’s a built-in program for that.

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Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Enter the following command and press enter:

nettop

The nettop program supports a number of commands (usually executed by pressing a single button on your keyboard). Check them out!

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

5 minutes

Resetting your network settings is usually a last-resort effort when troubleshooting network issues. It completely wipes your network settings including any saved networks—proceed with caution.

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

Yes. The Raspberry Pi 3 comes with built-in Wi-Fi support. It also has Bluetooth capability. You can read more about the specs of each model in our Raspberry Pi models guide.

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Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

Yes. The Raspberry Pi 3 comes with built-in Wi-Fi support. It also has Bluetooth capability. You can read more about the specs of each model in our Raspberry Pi models guide.

h/pi • 253 guides

Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

Yes. The Raspberry Pi 3 comes with built-in Wi-Fi support. It also has Bluetooth capability. You can read more about the specs of each model in our Raspberry Pi models guide.

h/pi • 253 guides

Ash (362)

Nov 19, 2020

Raspberry Pi Models and Specs: A Comprehensive GuideWhat flavor of Pi is your favorite?

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Small changes, big results.

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Raspberry Pi Zero W with Wi-Fi and bluetooth logos

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Raspbian OS Gets New Name and 64-bit Beta

New changes to the classic Raspberry Pi operating system.

This Raspberry Pi project takes us to the stars.

Let’s get started on your next (or first) Pi project

Saving the best conversations for later.

New changes to the classic Raspberry Pi operating system.

This Raspberry Pi project takes us to the stars.

Let’s get started on your next (or first) Pi project

Saving the best conversations for later.

h/pi • 253 guides

The Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the United Kingdom.

h/pi • 253 guides

The Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the United Kingdom.

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RetroPie: Build Your Own Raspberry Pi Retro Gaming RigHow to install (and use) RetroPie!

Kodi on Raspberry Pi: Build Your Own Raspberry Pi Media Center!Turn your Raspberry Pi into a media center with Kodi and LibreELEC.

Raspberry Pi ProjectsFind amazing Pi projects for any skill level!

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Ash is an experienced tech writer with an endless passion for technology. She enjoys retro gaming, 3D printing, and making awesome projects on the Raspberry Pi.

Let’s get started on your next (or first) Pi project

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This Raspberry Pi project takes us to the stars.

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Small changes, big results.

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The Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the United Kingdom.

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How to Change Your Time Warner WiFi Password

If you want to keep your Time Warner network secure, you should consider changing your WiFi password. A rotating password adds an extra layer of security that can easily thwart would-be hackers.

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There are many reasons you might want to access your Time Warner router. For instance, you may want to change your password or set up port forwarding for a nerdy project you are working on.

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John (304)

Nov 19, 2020

30 minutes

A smart thermostat can save you a lot of money, and.. it’s fun to play with. The Nest is one of the most popular smart thermostats on the market, and in this guide you’ll learn how to install it.

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Check to see if the Nest thermostat is compatible with your home

Before you even buy a Nest thermostat, you should check to see if it is compatible with your home. To do this, use the Compatibility Checker.

You’ll need to remove the cover from your thermostat and see which wires are connected. Simply follow the steps in the compatibility checker. If it is compatible, the guide will provide a wiring diagram that you’ll need to use later.

As a safety precaution, go to your breaker box and locate the breaker that controls your heating and cooling systems. Switch the breaker off to cut off power to these systems.

Remove your old thermostat and label the wires

If you’re ready to install your Nest, you’ll first need to remove the old thermostat. But before you get too far, make sure you label the wires. Your old thermostat should show a letter or combination of letters next to each wire. Use some tape and a pen to label each wire as you remove it.

After removing the old thermostat, there may be damage to the dry wall, screw holes, unpainted areas, etc. Now is the time to repair the dry wall and paint, if necessary.

If you’d rather not mess with patching and painting the wall, you can install the trim plate to cover everything up instead. We’ll cover that in a little bit.

If you’re going to install the trim plate, you can just slide it over the wires. In the following step, you’ll position the base and screw both the base and the trim plate into the wall together.

Run the wires through the center of the base, and position it on the wall. Ensure the base is level using the built in level.

Then screw the base into the wall using the screws provided. These screws are self tapping and do not require dry wall anchors or a pre-drilled hole for installing in dry wall. For harder walls, you should pre-drill the holes using a 3/32 in drill bit.

Using the wiring diagram from step one, connect the wires to the base. Use needle nose pliers to position the wires more easily.

To install a wire, push down on the gray connector button and push the wire in fully. If the wire is connected properly the connector button will remain in place even when you let off.

Push the display onto the base until it snaps in place.

Troubleshooting tip #1: Do you need a C wire?

When I installed the Nest in my home, there were a few initial issues. First, the display wouldn’t come on because the battery would never charge. As a first step, I charged the Nest via USB. Then with the display installed I tested the A/C unit. The A/C would come on, but only for a second. Also, the battery drained after only a few minutes. I did a little research and realized that I would probably need to use the C wire (or “common” wire).

The C wire is not typically necessary but may be required in some systems. In order to connect the C wire, I had to go into the attic and connect the C wire to my controller (see the image). Note that mine is a dual zone controller. After that I connected the C wire to the Nest base, and plugged the display back in. The display immediately indicated that it was charging, which it didn’t do before. After a few minutes the display came on and I was able to configure the Nest.

Blinking red light

There are a few reasons the display might not turn on. The most common reason is that the battery is drained. If you snap the display into the base and see a red light blinking, this indicates that the battery is charging. If this is the case, the display should turn on soon.

Blinking green light

Typically a blinking green light means that the Nest is starting, restarting, or updating. But if the display never comes on, there is likely something else going on. If this is the case, it’s possible you need to use the C wire from the previous step.

If you’re seeing other issues, let me know in the comments, and I’ll try to add more troubleshooting steps. In any case, if you’re having issues you should be able to find the solution on the Nest support page.

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Dec 31, 2021

TV is evolving, and services that used to require a physical box are moving to apps you can download right to your smart TV. Such is the case with Apple TV.

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How to Change Your Belkin Wi-Fi Password

A simple change for added security

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Start over from scratch.

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