Techy Chick

I would love to go back to school and upgrade myself - inspired by a community group back home, we were chatting about building a new town - or more like revitalizing it, the topic about folks like us - even older than go back to school and upgrade ourselves.  I for one am dying to do that and an  online university would be the way for me to go.   Why ? because we own our own business and my kid is very young and to pursue an online mba fits my lifestyle and it is recognized and highly regarded by most employers.  But most importantly I can do my studies wherever I am and not be restricted to be at school in one place and at my own pace.   So yes, if i am ever going back to upgrade, it will have to be done with a reputable and accredited program with lots of help when i need.

Really..??  using a bounce sheet can keep dust away from your PC ?  Yes  - that was exactly what i was thinking not out loud of course when i read it.  So instead of reading up on  skin id reviews i looked it up to see if it was true.  So is there good news for a cheap and easy fix to keep that dust out of our PC?

So i read if you remove the sides of your case and taped some unfolded dryer sheets over the ventilation holes, it acts like a filter that lets air passes through but traps dust in its tracks.  Plus it makes your office smells good.  Heh! awesome..!

So is Windows 7 really that good..?? i have been hearing ppl going on and on about it for the past 1 month - in fact the local yard sale here have them on sale on facebook yard sale at half the price of the original but claimed to be a genuine product key.   I guess some ppl don’t need  sleep pills to sell illegal copies of this Operating System.

So yes.. how good is Windows 7 ?  Is Windows 7 really a Windows Vista release 2 as many had said..and that you can find many features that you find on Vista on Windows 7?  If so, why are ppl saying so many bad stuff about Vista and good stuff about Windows 7?   I still have the Vista from 1.5 yrs ago, when i bought my laptop from Walmart and it can be a pain sometimes.. but i’m pretty happy with it except for a few things.  We are thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 as a family - which will cost us about $350 with 2 license or something to that effect..??  I don’t know the details .. but i’ve heard the spouse talk about it.  So there..  i will update you .. when i get my Windows 7 with prices.

Who wants a PC these days right? but if it looked something like that .. i told the man.. i could used one of it .. but he recommended a Mac instead… hahah!! but nope.. no way am i gonna learn how to use the Mac all over again.. tried it 10 yrs ago.. when my Spanish boss used it.. but not for me.  I’m too old for new stuff..? I was learning some kind of project management software on it .. and there itself, i was priding myself for being so diligent.

This desktop is designed by Dave Schultz who was inspired by the classic Philco Predicta TVs from the 50s.  Pretty funky looking eh..?? look at the typewriter like keyboard and mouse.  Wonder how much something like that cost, if it isn’t way too much, i could really use one.

Yes, anyone who is into a lot of computer and even a computer store like ours.. must have something like that at our work station.  Why? my ! you should see my desk and the ones that the boss has when he is fixing computers - they looked terrible.  So while he was on this webite - http://www.wholesaleinsurance.net i went ahead and ordered a pack of 6 for less than $10 for him for Christmas.

Each pack comes in a selection of muted or bright colours to fit your decor. Each CableDrop adheres using a peel and stick back and measures about 1 1/8″ in diameter, so it can stick almost on any surface. These not only seem like a solid solution for the home office, but also for home entertainment setups and kitchen appliances where other cable and wire organization needs to be addressed.

While looking for some floor tiles , the spouse and I got deviated because we saw these on screen of our contractor’s desk.  This wireless keyboard looks rather stylish if you asked me.. and they are supposed to fold up like a fan .. a handheld one of course.  I like the look of it… but wonder if it would feel as sturdy as a regular keyboard.   But you and I know that there is just not enough space on our computer desk all the time, so if i can get one.. and fold it away during lunch time.. so that i can use my desk for lunch.. now that would be awesome..!!But at this point of time.. i don’t know how much this would cost.  Check back in a bit.. i’ll have a follow up on this.

Interesting !  i was just wondering if they were from Samsung but nope.. they are from LaCie apparently.  Very bright and stylish if you asked me.. and caught my attention right away.  These are used for connection your computer to the various peripherals for your workspace - USB, Firewire and eSATA connections. They come in 7 different connection for different interfaces and they not expensive at all - $12.99 the most expensive that i saw. Each cable comes with 24 adhesive labels, so you can customize your cables and always know which device is plugged in, and the flat design makes for an easy coil up option for on-the-go use.

After googling for ways to keep my laptop safe for hours, I think I need some eye creams for my tired eyes.  But i found a really cheap way from Unplugged to do it and not difficult either.  With a USB flash drive and just any flash drive .. in fact a cheap old one is good enough, one can download a program called - LaptopAlarm - a free software. Fasten a neck strap to your old USB key and then fasten the other end of the strap to a table.  Plug in the USB key into the USB port of your laptop and lock the laptop by pressing the Windows logo key and L key together.

And this is what happens when someone tries to steal your laptop .. while you are not looking or working on it.  It would cause a loud siren sound to notify you that someone is trying to steal  your laptop or removing it completely from the desk.  Plus the software - LaptopAlarm sends and alert to your mobile phon.  Cool or not..??  Free and easy to use.. and gives you some peace .. without fearing to leave your workstation .. to use the washroom.  I’m getting it right now.. as i speak.

Found at Urban Outfitter for your laptops.. but charging an arm and a leg but the girlfriend needs one for doing her medical assisting certification so she had called to asked if there was anything i could recommend.  But even if it wasn’t expensive.. you will never catch me buying something like this.. nor use something like this.. if i can help it.  I would rather use a portable dinner tray if i had too or the ones that my kid is using.

So another new update!  you know I fear all these updating.. because.. I’m such a slow learner with new things.  And I learned that the update affect 36 files. A simple upload and replace will do it or you can use the auto updater built into the WordPress admin. The update doesn’t affect the database - now that’s good to know eh.

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