I live in Alexandria, where the only choice for broadband is Xfinity (Comcast). And, sure as heck, we lose connection about four times a week. Total loss- phone, TV, internet. Which certainly puts a crimp in a firm that operates 6 X 24.
Continue reading Add a few cracks to this Sidewalk
It’s time to vote.
Yes, I know election day is the 3rd of November. But, many of us are fearful of waiting in line, surrounded by folks who may elect to NOT wear a mask, who may be infected with COVID 19- but we want our voices heard.
Continue reading T-35. No, it’s really liftoff right now.
If you are old enough- and were an aficionado of Mad magazine, then you should recognize the title- and the situations the cartoon lampooned.
Continue reading Spy vs. Spy vs. Spy
Let’s get real.
TheDonald has shut down the US government- no, not in full- but a good portion of it- because he wants to build a wall. The wall that he promised Mexico would pay for. And, since he can’t get Mexico to pay for it, he’s taking it out on the US Civil Servants. (And, way more than that.)
Continue reading Welcome to the Banana Republic
We have a president who simply cares for himself. No one else. He demands loyalty and provides none. (Look at his cabinet switches or how he treats his personal fixer.)
Continue reading It’s YOUR Turn!
So, I have been hounded by Comcast to upgrade my modem. Like it would really make a difference.
Oh, sure, Comcast advertises high-speed internet and great TV. Except my TV fails at least once a day. The OnDemand feature crashes mid-program and doesn’t remember where I was in the program. So, if I really want to watch the entire program, I have to start all over again. (Fast Forward is disabled to force one to watch all the commercials.)
Continue reading xFinity. Not ready for prime time.
The other day, Paul Taubman (The WordPress Help Guy) commented on my blog. (OK. Not the first time, but this comment is important.)
Continue reading A great question- answered
Just the other day, I tried to download and use an app that a friend had recommended. I was looking forward to having a few more minutes each day, if this app really delivered on its promises.
Continue reading Psst. Do you want to know a secret?
Security! We all scream we need more security. That’s not quite satisfied by you having a password for your computer system that you keep on a ‘sticky’ attached to your monitor for “safekeeping”. Or using your birthday to “secure” your phone.
Continue reading Whorly insecurity
Too many of us roam the US with a tablet, a cell phone, or a laptop- with a desktop in our office. Often, all three mobile units are at our beck and call.
Continue reading Lost in the Cloud?
