Yes, it happens to me: Occasionally my computer dies. And, yes, even I whip out a copy of my own book, Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC All-In-One For Dummies to look up an answer.
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September 19, 2011Computer Woes on my PCSeptember 17, 2011Droid X Keyboard Bug to be FixedA lot of people have noticed that the Droid X keyboard is flakey. Not the Swipe keyboard, but the multi-touch (standard) keyboard. Sometimes it just doesn’t work. Well, apparently Motorola and Verizon are aware of that, or finally admitting to it, or something. A fix is due out early next week.
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September 14, 2011More Windows 8 Touchy-Feely StuffMicrosoft has seen the future of Windows and it’s touching. Well, touching the screen to be specific. September 12, 2011Windows 8 WeekMicrosoft is preparing to sell Windows 8 this week. Not to you, of course, but to its big customers. Going on Hiatus for SpellI’ve decided to run for office again here in my home town. So for the next eight weeks or so, I’m going to be blogging over at my personal/campaign site. This site will have to take a back seat to my regular blogging until after the campaign. Even so, I do plan on posting here as issues arise and things change. Thanks for understanding!
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September 5, 2011My Very First File TransferWay, way back when, I had a 300 bps modem. It sent data about as fast as a typical person can read. So, for example, it took maybe 3 seconds to display a line of text. I’m serious. September 4, 2011Laptops ≠ TeachersIn Idaho, where I dwell, our State Supernintendo has introduced a plan to bring laptops into K-12 classroom. I stand opposed, even though I’m a high-tech guy and I love gizmos. That’s because I just don’t think it’s going to work. As the son of a teacher and brother to a college professor, I’ve got to tell you: Nothing replaces a good, solid teacher in the classroom. |
