Technology > Photography | Video Summary. This document offers a review of the Manfrotto 190XPROB Professional Aluminum Tripod and 128RC Micro Fluid Head. Links to related resources are also provided. Gregory Johnson offers the following commentary on this tripod and head: On 10 February 2011, I purchased the Manfrotto 190XPROB Professional Aluminum Tripod and 128RC Micro Fluid… Continue reading Manfrotto 190XPROB Professional Aluminum Tripod and 128RC Micro Fluid Head – Review
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Apple iPhone 4 Repair Defective Replacement Poor Signal Reception Service Problem
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. Below is a report from Gregory Johnson about reception problems he had with a phone Apple sent as a replacement for his defective iPhone 4. Broken Home Button. Early in February of 2011, I began to notice that the home button on my iPhone 4 wasn’t working properly. Sometimes… Continue reading Apple iPhone 4 Repair Defective Replacement Poor Signal Reception Service Problem
U.S. Cellular Belief Project – Documentary Style Video Advertisement
Effective Living Summary. The U.S. Cellular Belief Project sounds similar (in name) to the Pepsi Refresh Project, but the focus of the Belief Project is to bring about innovation and change within the world of mobile phone service plans. As U.S. Cellular researches and develops ways to provide better service, the practices and policies they… Continue reading U.S. Cellular Belief Project – Documentary Style Video Advertisement
Facebook Friend Request – Safety and Security Guidelines for Accepting, Evaluating, Identifying and Discerning Fake from Authentic
Technology > Facebook Support Summary. This page provides guidelines for evaluating friend requests on social networks like Facebook. While this document refers specifically to Facebook, these guidelines apply to just about any online social network. Background. Some online discussion boards and special interest groups are moderated to filter out fake requests to join. This helps… Continue reading Facebook Friend Request – Safety and Security Guidelines for Accepting, Evaluating, Identifying and Discerning Fake from Authentic
Facebook Scam – Stalker Application or Creeper Program is Hoax and Password Stealing Phishing Scheme
Technology > Facebook Support Summary. The following Facebook report is from technology specialist Gregory Johnson. Moments ago, I had a friend of mine post a message to my Facebook wall stating “I’ve just seen who STALKS me here on Facebook. You can see who stalks you too!” A link was provided to a website other… Continue reading Facebook Scam – Stalker Application or Creeper Program is Hoax and Password Stealing Phishing Scheme
AT&T 3G MicroCell™ Rebate Failure to Delivery Customer Refund
Activism > Consumer Defense | Technology Summary. This document is part of a series on poor customer service. The following story about AT&T wireless is offered by technology specialist and consumer defense advocate Gregory Johnson. “Several years ago, I encouraged a family member to switch to AT&T Wireless because, according to AT&T advertising materials (then and… Continue reading AT&T 3G MicroCell™ Rebate Failure to Delivery Customer Refund
Apple iPhone 4 Erase All Data and Reset All Settings – Procedure Instructions and Precautions
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. Sometimes it is necessary or desirable to erase your Apple iPhone and reset it to factory default settings, such as when selling the phone, sending the phone in for repair, fixing problems with corrupted system files, or upgrading to the next model of iPhone. This page… Continue reading Apple iPhone 4 Erase All Data and Reset All Settings – Procedure Instructions and Precautions
When Google Hiccups – Search Results Problems and Errors – Contacting Google with Feedback
Technology Summary. Google search results are like road signs that guide visitors to various destinations on the Internet. If your website isn’t showing up, it’s as if your street sign and business placard have been removed. In the old days, people would look at a street map and follow written directions that read, “Turn here… Continue reading When Google Hiccups – Search Results Problems and Errors – Contacting Google with Feedback
Word Lens by QuestVisual.com Translates Words Before Your Eyes in Real Time
Effective Living > Communications > Language Learning Resources Summary. Word Lens by Quest Visual is an iPhone application that shows you a live video feed of the world around you, yet with all words translated from English to Spanish, or Spanish to English. Available Languages. Presumably other languages will be available in the near future.… Continue reading Word Lens by QuestVisual.com Translates Words Before Your Eyes in Real Time
Progressive Snapshot Driving Tracker
Effective Living > Transportation | Technology Update: 5 Apr 2023 The article below was originally posted on 16 Dec 2010 with the name: “Progressive Auto Insurance SnapShot Device Analyzes Safety of Driving Patterns.” Now with over 15 years of experience as a Progressive customer, having experience a few claims under the automotive and renter’s insurance… Continue reading Progressive Snapshot Driving Tracker
Microsoft Office 2011 for Apple Mac Update Error – “The installation failed. The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail.”
Technology > Resources | Apple Summary. On 13 December 2010, Microsoft released a critical security update (14.0.2) for their Microsoft Office 2011, the Apple Mac version of their office suite. A few days prior, on 8 December 2010, Microsoft announced a critical security update (1.1.8) to their XML File Format Converter for Apple Mac. An… Continue reading Microsoft Office 2011 for Apple Mac Update Error – “The installation failed. The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail.”
Apple Keyboard and Magic Trackpad Ergonomic Rubber Feet Tilt Correction for Better Wrist Positioning and Posture
Health | Technology > Apple Summary. Almost all computer keyboards have a permanent or adjustable tilt to them, whereby the tilt of the keyboard invites the hands and wrists to bend upward rather than remain flat. Piano Lesson. Any pianist knows the importance of keeping the arms and wrists in a relaxed horizontal position relative to… Continue reading Apple Keyboard and Magic Trackpad Ergonomic Rubber Feet Tilt Correction for Better Wrist Positioning and Posture