Category Archives: tech culture

I get by with one computer and no TV, no watch (Kind of)

Posted on December 18, 2011 by admin

Back in 2008 & 2009  I sold 3 computers to get the one computer I have now. The computer I use both at home and my business.  It is mostly used for business, but some personal use as well.  It’s … Continue reading →

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My issues with Photo Piracy

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Back in April 5, 2008 I took a photo of an overpass and its landscaping work in Onamia MN since a customer recommended me to take it because of the good landscaping example (erosion control).  At the time, I was … Continue reading →

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Technology and life in the media

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

It’s very hard not to read some mention of  the Internet when reading the newspaper, online news, TV news, or radio news. I was reading several stories one in the Brainerd Dispatch print about how we can help in Japan. … Continue reading →

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Letter to Parents (or other family member)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

Some Google employees made a site where you can send a form letter email with links to videos to help your parents or other family member learn how to use computers. A lot of the stuff is pretty basic. Your … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Forwards

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

There is one thing that bothers me more than junk email (spam) when it comes to email. Misuse of forwards FWD FW. Email Forwards are usually sent by people you know and trust.  However many times the information in forwards … Continue reading →

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Peer to Peer File Sharing Software

Posted on April 14, 2010 by admin

March 29 Sen. Klobuchar introduced legislation concerning online file sharing software such as LimeWire, BitTorrent, and uTorrent. I have personally seen many computers files and software damaged because uses of these programs. It can also overwhelm networks. Also thieves can … Continue reading →

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What we’re really going to use a computer for

Posted on March 16, 2010 by admin

When people look for computers (or phones, or internet access) they may know what they want it for now, but not what they want it for in the future. Of course you could buy something now and buy something else … Continue reading →

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Techs, Professionals. Not Geeks, Not nerds.

Posted on July 8, 2009 by admin

One bad thing about the culture with computer technology and computer science is that people involved are sometimes called geeks or nerds.  Companies that name themselves this are helping keep this problem going.   I do not consider myself a geek or … Continue reading →

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