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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?

iPhone Windows Photo and Video Copy Error: “A device attached to the system is not functioning.”

To get photos from your iPhone onto your Windows computer, you will want to connect with a suitable USB cable. This will result in the iPhone showing up as if it were an attached camera or camera memory card. Follow these steps to copy photos and videos to your Windows computer. Unlock your iPhone. Go… Continue reading iPhone Windows Photo and Video Copy Error: “A device attached to the system is not functioning.”

SOLUTION to QuickBooks Error 3371: “Could not initialize license properties”

If you upgrade QuickBooks, you may get a license error: “Could not initialize license properties” Follow the steps below to correct the problem. Open Windows explorer and click on the View tab. Check the box to reveal hidden items. You should now see a ProgramData folder in the main directory of your system hard drive.… Continue reading SOLUTION to QuickBooks Error 3371: “Could not initialize license properties”

Ford Motor Company: How to Cook an Egg

Rather than just selling a product, some companies seek to portray the lifestyle of those who identify with the product and company.  Ford Motor Company launched a new ad campaign to promote “Truck Life” which helps further define Ford as a lifestyle brand. Rather than just selling trucks, Ford seeks to define the character and… Continue reading Ford Motor Company: How to Cook an Egg

Farmers Are Buying 40-Year-Old Tractors Because They’re Repairable

When a brand new John Deere tractors breaks down, you need a computer to fix it. When a John Deere tractor manufactured in 1979 breaks down, you can repair it yourself or buy another old John Deere tractor. Farming equipment—like televisions, cars, and even toothbrushes—now often comes saddled with a computer. VICE News, 7 Jan 2020.… Continue reading Farmers Are Buying 40-Year-Old Tractors Because They’re Repairable

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)

PAWS & More Animal Shelter Needs Your Old Tech Devices

3 Jan 2020 Greetings Friends, Right now is a great opportunity to help out the animals at PAWS & More Animal Shelter. The team that runs the shelter is in need of some iPads and laptop computers for a new shelter management system. I’m planning to collect the devices, get them cleaned up, and then… Continue reading PAWS & More Animal Shelter Needs Your Old Tech Devices

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

In the Age of AI (full film) | FRONTLINE (2 Dec 2019)

Video Podcast An audio podcast of the video is available. [Listen]  About A documentary exploring how artificial intelligence is changing life as we know it — from jobs to privacy to a growing rivalry between the U.S. and China. FRONTLINE investigates the promise and perils of AI and automation, tracing a new industrial revolution that… Continue reading In the Age of AI (full film) | FRONTLINE (2 Dec 2019)

MacOS Catalina Apple iCloud Terms and Conditions Server Error

UPDATE – 17 Oct 2019: After the most recent MacOS update for Catalina, the annoying message described below seems to have gone away. __________________ If you recently upgraded to MacOS Catalina, you have likely encountered an error message when trying to accept the new iCloud Terms and Conditions. There is a message in System Preferences… Continue reading MacOS Catalina Apple iCloud Terms and Conditions Server Error

AgaMatrix CVS Glucose Tester Meter Bluetooth App Not Communicating [SOLVED]

If you’ve purchased the CVS Bluetooth Glucose meter/tester and are using the AgaMatrix software on your smartphone, you may at some point have a problem where the app stops communicating with the meter. From the app menu (the three lines in the top left) you can find the Meters page. Your tester/meter should be listed… Continue reading AgaMatrix CVS Glucose Tester Meter Bluetooth App Not Communicating [SOLVED]