Rod and Todd - Revision history

Peterstevens: /* Configurations */ Added Firefox configurations.

2020-03-11T19:36:26Z

Configurations: Added Firefox configurations.

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 *Internet Explorer 11
 *Media Features
 ===Services===

Peterstevens: /* Software installed */ Added Acrobat Reader DC.

2019-10-01T21:16:53Z

Software installed: Added Acrobat Reader DC.

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	===Software installed===		===Software installed===

			*Acrobat Reader DC
	*Audacity		*Audacity
	*Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD Windows Driver 4.38 (Todd only)		*Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD Windows Driver 4.38 (Todd only)
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	*Firefox		*Firefox
	*Microsoft Office Suite 2016		*Microsoft Office Suite 2016
			*OBS Studio
	*Skype		*Skype
	*VLC media player		*VLC media player
	*OBS Studio
	*VoiceMeeter		*VoiceMeeter

Peterstevens: /* Services */ Updated disabled services.

2019-10-01T20:54:08Z

Services: Updated disabled services.

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	*Application Layer Gateway Service		*Application Layer Gateway Service
	*Application Management		*Application Management
	*BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
	*Bluetooth Support Service		*Bluetooth Support Service
	*BranchCache		*BranchCache
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	*Diagnostic Policy Service		*Diagnostic Policy Service
	*Diagnostic Service Host		*Diagnostic Service Host
	*~~Diagostic~~ System Host		*Diagnostic System Host
	*Distributed Link Tracking Client		*Distributed Link Tracking Client
	*Fax		*Fax
	*Function Discovery Provider Host		*Function Discovery Provider Host
	*Health Key and Certificate Management
	*Interactive Services Detection
	*Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper \|\| Disabled		*Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper \|\| Disabled
	*Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service		*Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
	*Netlogon		*Netlogon
	*Network Access Protection Agent
	*Offline Files		*Offline Files
	*Parental Controls		*Parental Controls
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	*Peer Networking Grouping		*Peer Networking Grouping
	*Peer Networking Identity Manager		*Peer Networking Identity Manager
	*PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator
	*PNRP Machine Name Publication Service		*PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
	*Portable Device Enumerator Service		*Portable Device Enumerator Service
	*Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support		*Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support
	*Program Compatibility Assistant Service		*Program Compatibility Assistant Service
	*Quality Windows Audio Video Experience
	*Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator		*Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
	*Remote Registry		*Remote Registry

Peterstevens: /* Windows features */ Updated startup programs and windows features.

2019-10-01T20:43:45Z

Windows features: Updated startup programs and windows features.

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	===Windows features===		===Windows features===
	~~The following list contains~~ Windows features that have been disabled.		Windows features that have been disabled:

	*Internet Explorer 11		*Internet Explorer 11
	*Media Features		*Media Features
	*Tablet PC Components
	*Windows Gadget Component

	~~===Startup programs===~~
	~~The following list contains the startup programs that have been disabled.~~

	*AcroTray
	*Adobe Updater Startup Utility
	*GC Invoker Utility
	*Intel Wireless Bluetooth
	*Lenovo Communications Utility
	*Skype
	*Win 7 Driver DDK Driver

	===Services===		===Services===

Peterstevens: /* Skype foofaraw */ Fixed typo.

2019-10-01T14:55:49Z

Skype foofaraw: Fixed typo.

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	===Skype foofaraw===		===Skype foofaraw===
	[[Derek Penslar]] help with Skyping a professor in Chicago during his class in [[Giedrojc Gallery]] on September 18, 2019. Stevens set up the Skype call following the normal procedures. When tested, Skype would properly play audio out of the computer speakers when the playback device was set to Realtek audio. When the playback was set to the HDMI port, the audio included only the ringer sound but not the voice. When Stevens loaded a video of Binging with Babish to test audio outside of Skype, he found that the audio included the background music but not the voice-over. Because Stevens could hear artifacts in the sound, he assumed that the audio was being passed through a voice removal filter to prevent feedback. Coincidentally, [[John Pioccone]] arrived for an unrelated meeting. When Stevens described the issue, he checked the amplifier in the back and discovered that the channels were wired incorrectly. This flaw existed from the time of installation in 2013.		[[Derek Penslar]] asked for help with Skyping a professor in Chicago during his class in [[Giedrojc Gallery]] on September 18, 2019. Stevens set up the Skype call following the normal procedures. When tested, Skype would properly play audio out of the computer speakers when the playback device was set to Realtek audio. When the playback was set to the HDMI port, the audio included only the ringer sound but not the voice. When Stevens loaded a video of Binging with Babish to test audio outside of Skype, he found that the audio included the background music but not the voice-over. Because Stevens could hear artifacts in the sound, he assumed that the audio was being passed through a voice removal filter to prevent feedback. Coincidentally, [[John Pioccone]] arrived for an unrelated meeting. When Stevens described the issue, he checked the amplifier in the back and discovered that the channels were wired incorrectly. This flaw existed from the time of installation in 2013.

Peterstevens: Updated Rod's status.

2019-09-19T21:12:16Z

Updated Rod's status.

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	'''Rod and Todd''' are Lenovo laptops used for presentations, succeeding [[Itchy and Scratchy]]. They were named after Rod and Todd Flanders from The Simpsons.		'''Rod and Todd''' are Lenovo laptops used for presentations, succeeding [[Itchy and Scratchy]]. They were named after Rod and Todd Flanders from The Simpsons.

	Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod ~~needs~~ a ~~reinstallation of~~ Windows 7, ~~installation of~~ drivers, ~~Windows updates~~, and ~~all software reinstalled~~.		Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed.

			Rod has a fresh Windows 10 installation. Firefox, MSO, VoiceMeeter, Behringer drivers, Skype, OBS Studio, VLC, and Intel graphic drivers have been installed.

	==Hardware==		==Hardware==
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	*VLC media player		*VLC media player
	*OBS Studio		*OBS Studio
	*VoiceMeeter ~~Banana~~		*VoiceMeeter

	===Windows features===		===Windows features===
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	Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.		Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.

	=== Security questions ===		===Security questions===
	These are the security question and answer pairs:		These are the security question and answer pairs:

	* What is the name of the city where you were born? Cambridge		*What is the name of the city where you were born? Cambridge
	* What is the name of the first school you attended? Harvard College		*What is the name of the first school you attended? Harvard College
	* What was your childhood nickname? Minda		*What was your childhood nickname? Minda

	==Setups==		==Setups==

Peterstevens: /* Configurations */ Added security question information.

2019-09-19T20:13:04Z

Configurations: Added security question information.

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	===Known issues===		===Known issues===
	Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.		Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.

			=== Security questions ===
			These are the security question and answer pairs:

			* What is the name of the city where you were born? Cambridge
			* What is the name of the first school you attended? Harvard College
			* What was your childhood nickname? Minda

	==Setups==		==Setups==

Peterstevens: /* Skype */ Changed awkward "should be" phrasing.

2019-09-19T15:34:07Z

Skype: Changed awkward "should be" phrasing.

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	Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod needs a reinstallation of Windows 7, installation of drivers, Windows updates, and all software reinstalled.		Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod needs a reinstallation of Windows 7, installation of drivers, Windows updates, and all software reinstalled.

	== Hardware ==		==Hardware==

	===Storage-related failure===		===Storage-related failure===
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	==Configurations==		==Configurations==

	=== Software installed ===		===Software installed===

	*Audacity		*Audacity
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	Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.		Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.

	== Setups ==		==Setups==

	=== Skype ===		===Skype===
	~~The~~ laptop ~~should be set up~~ on the side of the table nearest to the projection screen~~. It should face~~ away from the audience. ~~The~~ webcam ~~should be set up~~ on the back of a chair facing away from the projection screen. Use gaff tape to secure the webcam. Set up the [[Shure boundary microphones]] to maximize audience audibility. For example, if the audience is all on one side of the table, as in the case of a defense, put both microphones on that side of the table. Otherwise, if it is a round-table event, put one mic on each end of the table. They have a cardioid polar pattern, so orient them to maximize signal. Use gaff tape to secure the wires and make them as inconspicuous as possible. Plug the microphones into [[Larry White]] and turn on 48V phantom power.		Set up the laptop on the side of the table nearest to the projection screen, facing away from the audience. Set up the webcam on the back of a chair facing away from the projection screen. Use gaff tape to secure the webcam. Set up the [[Shure boundary microphones]] to maximize audience audibility. For example, if the audience is all on one side of the table, as in the case of a defense, put both microphones on that side of the table. Otherwise, if it is a round-table event, put one mic on each end of the table. They have a cardioid polar pattern, so orient them to maximize signal. Use gaff tape to secure the wires and make them as inconspicuous as possible. Plug the microphones into [[Larry White]] and turn on 48V phantom power.

	In Skype's audio and video settings, set the playback device to the HDMI output. It may be labelled as "Crestron". Set the video device to the webcam used. Note that if the microphone device is set to the Behringer, Skype will only take the first channel. Skype does not mix it down to mono. To do this, open VoiceMeeter. Select the Behringer as input 1. Set the virtual output to mono. Then, in Skype's audio settings, choose VoiceMeeter as the microphone device.		In Skype's audio and video settings, set the playback device to the HDMI output. It may be labelled as "Crestron". Set the video device to the webcam used. Note that if the microphone device is set to the Behringer, Skype will only take the first channel. Skype does not mix it down to mono. To do this, open VoiceMeeter. Select the Behringer as input 1. Set the virtual output to mono. Then, in Skype's audio settings, choose VoiceMeeter as the microphone device.

	== Notable events ==		==Notable events==

	===Orientation 2019 crisis===		===Orientation 2019 crisis===
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	Neither Rod nor Todd has a Lenovo recovery partition anymore.		Neither Rod nor Todd has a Lenovo recovery partition anymore.

	=== Skype foofaraw ===		===Skype foofaraw===
	[[Derek Penslar]] help with Skyping a professor in Chicago during his class in [[Giedrojc Gallery]] on September 18, 2019. Stevens set up the Skype call following the normal procedures. When tested, Skype would properly play audio out of the computer speakers when the playback device was set to Realtek audio. When the playback was set to the HDMI port, the audio included only the ringer sound but not the voice. When Stevens loaded a video of Binging with Babish to test audio outside of Skype, he found that the audio included the background music but not the voice-over. Because Stevens could hear artifacts in the sound, he assumed that the audio was being passed through a voice removal filter to prevent feedback. Coincidentally, [[John Pioccone]] arrived for an unrelated meeting. When Stevens described the issue, he checked the amplifier in the back and discovered that the channels were wired incorrectly. This flaw existed from the time of installation in 2013.		[[Derek Penslar]] help with Skyping a professor in Chicago during his class in [[Giedrojc Gallery]] on September 18, 2019. Stevens set up the Skype call following the normal procedures. When tested, Skype would properly play audio out of the computer speakers when the playback device was set to Realtek audio. When the playback was set to the HDMI port, the audio included only the ringer sound but not the voice. When Stevens loaded a video of Binging with Babish to test audio outside of Skype, he found that the audio included the background music but not the voice-over. Because Stevens could hear artifacts in the sound, he assumed that the audio was being passed through a voice removal filter to prevent feedback. Coincidentally, [[John Pioccone]] arrived for an unrelated meeting. When Stevens described the issue, he checked the amplifier in the back and discovered that the channels were wired incorrectly. This flaw existed from the time of installation in 2013.

Peterstevens: Rearranged sections, added Skype foofaraw, and made other minor edits.

2019-09-19T14:32:52Z

Rearranged sections, added Skype foofaraw, and made other minor edits.

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	Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod needs a reinstallation of Windows 7, installation of drivers, Windows updates, and all software reinstalled.		Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod needs a reinstallation of Windows 7, installation of drivers, Windows updates, and all software reinstalled.

	==Storage-related failure==		== Hardware ==

			===Storage-related failure===
	In the case of an untimely storage-related failure (such as mechanical failure or update corruption), see [[Maude]] for cold-swapping instructions.		In the case of an untimely storage-related failure (such as mechanical failure or update corruption), see [[Maude]] for cold-swapping instructions.

	==Software installed==		===Battery===
			Rod and Todd have one 3-cell built-in battery and one 3-cell removable battery. Before opening a machine for repairs, navigate to the BIOS power settings and disable the internal battery. Click [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS5BTeHX8r8 here] for an instructional video.
			===Memory===
			Rod and Todd have been upgraded with an additional 8GB memory module.[[File:Rod interior.jpg\|thumb\|alt=\|none]]

			==Configurations==

			=== Software installed ===

	*Audacity		*Audacity
	*Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD Windows Driver 4.38 (Todd only)		*Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD Windows Driver 4.38 (Todd only)
	*ESET		*ESET
	*~~Google Chrome~~		*Firefox
	*Microsoft Office Suite 2016		*Microsoft Office Suite 2016
	*Skype		*Skype
	*VLC media player		*VLC media player
	*~~Xplit Broadcaster~~		*OBS Studio
			*VoiceMeeter Banana
	~~==Battery==~~
	Rod and Todd have one 3-cell built-in battery and one 3-cell removable battery. Before opening a machine for repairs, navigate to the BIOS power settings and disable the internal battery. Click [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS5BTeHX8r8 here] for an instructional video.
	~~<br />~~
	~~[[File:Rod interior.jpg\|thumb]]~~

	~~==Memory==~~
	~~Rod and Todd have been upgraded with an additional 8GB memory module.~~

	~~==Configurations==~~
	===Windows features===		===Windows features===
	The following list contains Windows features that have been disabled.		The following list contains Windows features that have been disabled.
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	*Windows Media Center Scheduler Service		*Windows Media Center Scheduler Service

	==Known issues==		===Known issues===
	Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.		Rod's integrated camera is not accessible by Skype, although the LED indicator does turn on. It can be viewed through Lenovo Web Conferencing tool.
	==~~Fall~~ 2019 crisis==
			== Setups ==

			=== Skype ===
			The laptop should be set up on the side of the table nearest to the projection screen. It should face away from the audience. The webcam should be set up on the back of a chair facing away from the projection screen. Use gaff tape to secure the webcam. Set up the [[Shure boundary microphones]] to maximize audience audibility. For example, if the audience is all on one side of the table, as in the case of a defense, put both microphones on that side of the table. Otherwise, if it is a round-table event, put one mic on each end of the table. They have a cardioid polar pattern, so orient them to maximize signal. Use gaff tape to secure the wires and make them as inconspicuous as possible. Plug the microphones into [[Larry White]] and turn on 48V phantom power.

			In Skype's audio and video settings, set the playback device to the HDMI output. It may be labelled as "Crestron". Set the video device to the webcam used. Note that if the microphone device is set to the Behringer, Skype will only take the first channel. Skype does not mix it down to mono. To do this, open VoiceMeeter. Select the Behringer as input 1. Set the virtual output to mono. Then, in Skype's audio settings, choose VoiceMeeter as the microphone device.

			== Notable events ==

			===Orientation 2019 crisis===
	On September 5, 2019, one hour before the fall orientation, Todd failed midupdate, leaving it in an unbootable state. Lenovo recovery tools could not fix the problem. [[Peter Stevens]] attempted to replace the hard drive with [[Lola]]'s hard drive. However, Lola's hard drive was thicker than 7mm, preventing the bottom housing from mounting. Stevens used Vassilito for projection.		On September 5, 2019, one hour before the fall orientation, Todd failed midupdate, leaving it in an unbootable state. Lenovo recovery tools could not fix the problem. [[Peter Stevens]] attempted to replace the hard drive with [[Lola]]'s hard drive. However, Lola's hard drive was thicker than 7mm, preventing the bottom housing from mounting. Stevens used Vassilito for projection.

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	Berrio used Magical Jelly Bean to recover Todd's product key, because there was no sticker on the computer. It was only later that Berrio discovered that he had mistakenly copied the product ID. Berrio recovered the product key from BIOS memory on September 17.		Berrio used Magical Jelly Bean to recover Todd's product key, because there was no sticker on the computer. It was only later that Berrio discovered that he had mistakenly copied the product ID. Berrio recovered the product key from BIOS memory on September 17.

	To avoid mistake, Rod's data was first cloned to a 1TB drive using Clonezilla. Then the hard drive was reinstalled in Rod and given back to ~~Jim~~.		To avoid mistake, Rod's data was first cloned to a 1TB drive using Clonezilla. Then the hard drive was reinstalled in Rod and given back to Parada.

	Unfortunately, cloning a 1TB drive to a 500GB drive proved more complicated than expected. The resulting drive failed to boot. After several unsuccessful attempts, Berrio was able to find the optical drivers and copy them to the Windows 7 Pro bootable USB.		Unfortunately, cloning a 1TB drive to a 500GB drive proved more complicated than expected. The resulting drive failed to boot. After several unsuccessful attempts, Berrio was able to find the optical drivers and copy them to the Windows 7 Pro bootable USB.
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	Neither Rod nor Todd has a Lenovo recovery partition anymore.		Neither Rod nor Todd has a Lenovo recovery partition anymore.

			=== Skype foofaraw ===
			[[Derek Penslar]] help with Skyping a professor in Chicago during his class in [[Giedrojc Gallery]] on September 18, 2019. Stevens set up the Skype call following the normal procedures. When tested, Skype would properly play audio out of the computer speakers when the playback device was set to Realtek audio. When the playback was set to the HDMI port, the audio included only the ringer sound but not the voice. When Stevens loaded a video of Binging with Babish to test audio outside of Skype, he found that the audio included the background music but not the voice-over. Because Stevens could hear artifacts in the sound, he assumed that the audio was being passed through a voice removal filter to prevent feedback. Coincidentally, [[John Pioccone]] arrived for an unrelated meeting. When Stevens described the issue, he checked the amplifier in the back and discovered that the channels were wired incorrectly. This flaw existed from the time of installation in 2013.

Peterstevens: /* Battery */ Added interior picture.

2019-09-17T19:26:20Z

Battery: Added interior picture.

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	Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod needs a reinstallation of Windows 7, installation of drivers, Windows updates, and all software reinstalled.		Todd is running with complete drivers and Windows updates. Some software is installed. Rod needs a reinstallation of Windows 7, installation of drivers, Windows updates, and all software reinstalled.

	== Storage-related failure ==		==Storage-related failure==
	In the case of an untimely storage-related failure (such as mechanical failure or update corruption), see [[Maude]] for cold-swapping instructions.		In the case of an untimely storage-related failure (such as mechanical failure or update corruption), see [[Maude]] for cold-swapping instructions.

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	==Battery==		==Battery==
	Rod and Todd have one 3-cell built-in battery and one 3-cell removable battery. Before opening a machine for repairs, navigate to the BIOS power settings and disable the internal battery. Click [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS5BTeHX8r8 here] for an instructional video.		Rod and Todd have one 3-cell built-in battery and one 3-cell removable battery. Before opening a machine for repairs, navigate to the BIOS power settings and disable the internal battery. Click [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS5BTeHX8r8 here] for an instructional video.
			<br />
			[[File:Rod interior.jpg\|thumb]]

	==Memory==		==Memory==