One of my computers doesn’t automatic update. Instead, it alerts me to an update. The other day, the alert came up and, being bored and not wanting to work, I clicked the annoying bubble. The update was Windows Vista SP1. I installed it. I survived.
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After downgrading my old Vista test computer back to XP, I was in need of a Vista test computer. Additionally, I wanted to have a nice beefy system on which to run computer games. After much searching I found a delightful and surprisingly well-made computer system that cost me only slightly more than it does to fill my car’s gas tank. And get this: It’s a Dell!
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As you recall from my last blog entry, my Mac had a few restart and hard drive problems. As a computer troubleshooter from way back, that causes me to sit up and take notice. Such a thing on any computer should always be of concern.
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I recently downgraded my Windows Vista test machine back to Windows XP. Because I know this interests folks, I thought I’d explain How I Did It.
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Lots of stuff going on here Wambooliland. I thought I’d take a post to keep you updated on the various activities and things that I’ve been doing.
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As a peruser of technical information, I hope that you survived April Fools day. I had a tough time of it. That’s for two reasons: I enjoy reading honest and good information about technology, and I absolutely abhor April Fools pranks.
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There are volumes to be had about e-mail etiquette, or the manners and rules surrounding the sending and receiving of electronic missives. The bottom line is that you don’t want to accidentally tick someone off. So how can you tread that invisible line?
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I’m proud to unveil a new feature here on the Wambooli web site: The Wambooli Technology Dictionary. It’s an on-line dictionary full of computer and high-tech terms.
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