Iowa City Area Apple Mac Computer Buying Guide
Author: Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a freelance writer and tech consultant in Iowa City. He is also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com
Quote: Born with Obligations
“The difference between a Western settler mindset of, I have rights and an indigenous mindset of I have an obligation… Instead of thinking that I am born with rights, I choose to think that I was born with obligations to serve past, present, and future generations, and the planet herself.” The above quote is attributed… Continue reading Quote: Born with Obligations
Resources For Life News – Spring 2022
Welcome I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read the latest seasonal newsletter. This update is a recap of the spring months, March through May 2022. It’s being posted and distributed in August, but dated March 1. Move Slow and Fix Things In 2014, the phrase “move fast and break things” became… Continue reading Resources For Life News – Spring 2022
Resources For Life News – Winter 2021
Welcome I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read the latest seasonal newsletter, covering Dec 2021 through Feb 2022. New Site Design If you’ve checked in on the site recently, you’ll see a new simpler design with dark mode support for those wanting an easier on the eyes experience. I’ve switched the… Continue reading Resources For Life News – Winter 2021
Resources For Life News – Fall 2021
FALL 2021 NEWSLETTER | 1 Sep 2021 Welcome I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read the latest seasonal newsletter. Subscribe To get notified when newsletters become available, please click here. Seasonal Updates In the June newsletter, I announced that these newsletters will now be quarterly seasonal updates rather than monthly. [Read] Personal… Continue reading Resources For Life News – Fall 2021
Resources For Life News – Summer 2021
SUMMER 2021 NEWSLETTER 1 June 2021 Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read the latest newsletter. To get notified when newsletters become available, please click here. Beginning with this edition of the newsletter, I’ll be sending out quarterly seasonal updates rather than monthly newsletters. Personal News My Personal Update for June is now… Continue reading Resources For Life News – Summer 2021
Resources For Life News 202105
23 May 2021 Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this month’s newsletter. To get notified when newsletters become available, please click here. Personal News My Personal Update for May is now available. [View] To signup for monthly notifications from me, please click here. To keep up with other news visit AboutGregJohnson.com Summary The main… Continue reading Resources For Life News 202105
Replacing an Apple Mac Mini Intel Core i7 with an M1 Model
Summary In 2019, I purchased an Apple Mac Mini with an Intel Core i7 processor. After about six months of use, the computer started having reliability issues. Despite replacing the main logic board and memory, the problems have surfaced again. A few days ago, the system would freeze during startup. I finally got it working… Continue reading Replacing an Apple Mac Mini Intel Core i7 with an M1 Model
Hybrid Tech Support – Making the Most of Annual Tech Support Plans
Introduction As a tech consultant, I want to be aware of all tech resources available. Not just hardware and software, but services as well. I try to offer the best advice, even if it means less income for me. Someone called me recently needing help with their home computer. They explained that they have a… Continue reading Hybrid Tech Support – Making the Most of Annual Tech Support Plans
Brother MFC‑L2750DW Resources
The Brother MFC‑L2750DW is a printer, copier, scanner, and fax system that offers fast and economical non-color laser printer output. This page offers links to useful resources for those who have this device. Documentation – Main Web Page [View] User Guide – Online Web Version [View] User Guide – PDF Version, 653 Pages [Download/View] NOTE:… Continue reading Brother MFC‑L2750DW Resources
Using Intuit Mint with Microsoft Excel for Creating Tax Return Financial Filing Reports
Summary This document describes how to use the Mint financial service to create a spreadsheet for determining total income and expenses for the year. For a small business owner, this is necessary for tax purposes. For those wanting to keep a budget for personal expenses, the process can be helpful. At the bottom of this… Continue reading Using Intuit Mint with Microsoft Excel for Creating Tax Return Financial Filing Reports
Remote Computer Access Options — Login Remotely to Your Work/Office or Home Computer
Summary This document offers a list of some services that offer remote access to a home or work computer. Google Chrome Remote Desktop [Cost: $0] Google offers remote desktop software that is configured using Google Chrome. There is no cost to the service. You will need a Gmail account to setup the software. After installing… Continue reading Remote Computer Access Options — Login Remotely to Your Work/Office or Home Computer