Category Archives: TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY: The Book

Posted on July 16, 2011 by susan

Ah, it’s not a question of tradition or romance. And the prices have come down within reach. It’s not a case of fighting the onslaught of change or resistance to modern technology. The Book rises over the Kindle, the Nook, … Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Yay!

Posted on November 21, 2010 by susan

When faced with the cost of a new PC (really, the Mac Mini for $700 plus insurance) I did one more run through of J’s PC. It really felt like the problem centered on the on/off switch, but with this … Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Built Not to Last, nor Fix

Posted on November 21, 2010 by susan

Well I’m trying my darnedest to not only find the problem but to somehow fix it at a reasonable cost, but J’s Acer PC is built to work only with what God gave it. I did get the power supply … Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Prepping for Bypass Surgery

Posted on November 18, 2010 by susan

Back into the hardware end of things, J’s PC (on the right) suddenly won’t go on. It’s got the worst “On/Off” button system I’ve ever encountered, a flat section on the corner that doesn’t really depress externally but rather touches … Continue reading →

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WRITING: New Directions

Posted on February 6, 2009 by susan

Finally forced a friend to read one of my latest stories and judging by the response, I think it can just go in the file. Been scan-reading some of the 5000-plus posts as I’ve been putting in the images and … Continue reading →

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BLOGGING & TECHNOLOGY: Large File Uploads

Posted on February 5, 2009 by susan

Just a note because I’m sure I’ll need this information long after I’ve forgotten how to do it. When uploading a large file, i.e., media, and WordPress uploads gives a 2M limit, upload directly via Lunar’s cPanel into wp-content/uploads/2009/12 (or … Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Blindness – The IF Factor

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Susan

I've posted on the Interactive possibilities of this story on Hypercompendia, the latest post following a train of thought as the blind escape the fire and the confinement of the building. Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Windows Vista

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Susan

I’ve got to admit, Vista looks really neat, and, they’ve been smart enough to include Tai Pei in their free games.  As a refurbished unit from Acer via Tiger Direct, I didn’t receive any software disks but there’s a backup … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CURRENT AFFAIRS (TECHNOLOGY): Connections

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Susan

No, not the debate. They’re each just spouting off the same script so it’s not worth listening.  I’m talking about the new PC.  Can’t believe I bought a computer without a network card installed.  It takes fifty different kinds of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Not A Happy Camper

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Susan

The new pc with a new monitor does absolutely nothing. I’ve built from scratch and gotten a beep at least. Just hoping it’s something I’ve done wrong–which means plugging in a cord incorrectly at best. Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: PCs, Grapes & Apples

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Susan

Eventually there comes a time when the old cannot be saved and rebuilt cost-effectively or efficiently and so a new computer lands at my door.  This time, for the man, and a refurbished one that was so reasonably priced and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: The Bad Side of Mac

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Susan

It’s been just about exactly six months since I got my MacBook and though there’s plenty to love, there are things that I dislike a whole lot too. The worst, I suppose, is that scary screen thing where it turned … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Laptop Relief

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Susan

Yes, I know: if I could free myself of the damn thing I’d’ve* not had to worry about a hot laptop on my lap. Last year I realized that while the Latitude was nice and comfy in winter, it was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Spam Jam

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Susan

I realize that we get unsolicited snail mail that requires a quick look at the envelope and if it’s from Wilmington Delaware it gets tossed automatically.  I know that you can’t watch TV without commercials or read a newspaper without … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Outwitting it

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Susan

Okay, so I get a phone call and a robotic voice tells me that it’s from the online pharmacy and is asking for Jim (who really doesn’t know anything about this online stuff) regarding his recent order for prescriptions.  Then … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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