The Discovery It happens to everyone eventually. You’re looking at your internet bill and noticing a fee of $10 – $15 per month for modem rental. Then you see on Amazon that you could buy a cable modem or DSL modem for about $50 to $100. Perhaps part of the monthly fee is for having… Continue reading Should I rent or buy my DSL or cable modem?
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Doximity – Secure Healthcare Video Call for Doctors and Medical Professionals
About Doximity Doximity was established in 2011 with a mission to offer an online networking service for medical professionals. The platform offers its members curated medical news, case collaboration and messaging capabilities. Doximity Support You can get answers to many common support questions by visiting the Doximity Documentation Page or the Doximity Support Request Page… Continue reading Doximity – Secure Healthcare Video Call for Doctors and Medical Professionals
The smartphone app that could stop COVID-19 already exists. (23 Mar 2020)
Introduction World governments and the global healthcare community are rapidly working to stop the spread of COVID-19. I’ve been tracking the Coronavirus since January and providing daily updates since then. I created the COVID-19 Strategic Response Portal for this purpose. A rather simple solution may already exist for stopping the spread of COVID-19. An app… Continue reading The smartphone app that could stop COVID-19 already exists. (23 Mar 2020)
Electric Energy Storage Technologies – Flow Batteries, Thermal Storage, Hydro, and Gravity
This video examines electric energy storage technologies such as flow batteries, thermal storage, pumped hydro, and gravity-based storage. “The Future Of Energy Storage Beyond Lithium Ion – Over the past decade, prices for solar panels and wind farms have reached all-time lows. However, the price for lithium ion batteries, the leading energy storage technology, has… Continue reading Electric Energy Storage Technologies – Flow Batteries, Thermal Storage, Hydro, and Gravity
Helpful apps for travel, hiking, and camping
Featured: South Africa If you’re planning on travel to Southern Africa, take a look at this Travooo resource: “Complete Travel Guide For Southern Africa“ RV Storage Lookup Our currently featured resource is the RV storage lookup on the Neighbor.com website. It’s a great searchable directory of places to store your RV, camper, tiny home, or… Continue reading Helpful apps for travel, hiking, and camping
Facebook Posting Problem (March 2020)
Facebook seems to be trying out a new user interface. If you’re being impacted by this, you may notice slow load times on your own personal page, and if you try to post an update from your own personal page, it may take a while for the post creation and editing window to show up.… Continue reading Facebook Posting Problem (March 2020)
How to set the default search engine for Google Chrome
The default search engine for Google Chrome is Google. However, it may get changed if you install new software on your computer, or if some other task changes it. The instructions here show you how to change your default search engine back to Google. STEP 1 – Chrome Settings Click on the three dots in… Continue reading How to set the default search engine for Google Chrome
How to update Google Chrome
It’s important to keep all of your computer software updated to ensure best performance and maximum security. Below are the steps for updating Google Chrome. The visuals here are from an Apple MacOS computer. If you have Windows you’ll see something slightly different. STEP 1 – Menu Alert When an update is available for Google… Continue reading How to update Google Chrome
What Apple MacBook laptop computer should I buy?
If you’re interested in replacing an existing Apple computer or getting started for the first time, you may feel there are so many choices and configurations that it’s hard to decide what to get. This page should help. MacBook Laptop or iMac Desktop? The first decision to make is whether you want a MacBook (laptop)… Continue reading What Apple MacBook laptop computer should I buy?
Iran Has the Fourth Largest Cyber Army in the World (5 Jan 2020)
According to the CBC report below, Iran now has the fourth largest cyber army in the world with an estimated 100,000 cyber soldiers. Date: 5 Jan 2020. Posted: 6 Jan 2020. Learn More Iran says it would no longer abide by any of the limits of its 2015 nuclear deal, abandoning the accord’s key provisions… Continue reading Iran Has the Fourth Largest Cyber Army in the World (5 Jan 2020)
Raspberry Pi 4 – Setup and Getting Started Video Guide
The video below was created by Chris Sherwood of Crosstalk Solutions. Included are steps for Raspberry Pi 4 setup and getting started. From the video description: “This video covers the basics of getting started with the Raspberry Pi. We start with an overview of the Raspberry Pi platform, all of the accessories needed to get… Continue reading Raspberry Pi 4 – Setup and Getting Started Video Guide
Network Solutions Email Configuration for Apple MacOS Computers – Inbox Missing [SOLVED]
When you follow the instructions provided by Network Solutions for automatic email configuration for Mac computers, the process may only partially work. Follow the instructions below to correct the problem with their automatic process.