In Episode #38, I discuss the University of Iowa COVID Response including the need for student isolation and quarantine facilities as well as UIOWA online classes. The topics, themes, and suggested solutions in this episode are most likely applicable to other higher education institutions. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen… Continue reading University of Iowa COVID Response: Isolation, Quarantine, and UIOWA Online Classes (Podcast #38)
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How to establish hourly consulting rates, service fees, and estimates. (Podcast #37)
In Episode #37, I discuss how to establish hourly consulting rates, service fees, and estimates. I also offer some examples from my own consulting experience. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right… Continue reading How to establish hourly consulting rates, service fees, and estimates. (Podcast #37)
Online Shopping and Buying Tips (Podcast #36)
In Episode #36, I talk about tips for shopping and buying online, including how to do research and comparisons between similar products and different vendors or manufacturers. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You… Continue reading Online Shopping and Buying Tips (Podcast #36)
MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Model A1278 Battery Replacement
I’m currently working on replacing a battery for an Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Model A1278 laptop computer and have completed the initial research for purchasing a replacement battery. Research is needed because each computer has specific battery requirements due to slight differences in computer model, size, and year. So, even for someone who replaces… Continue reading MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Model A1278 Battery Replacement
Backup Power Systems (Podcast #35)
In Episode #35, I talk about a variety of options for backup power systems that can provide you with electricity during an electrical outage. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click)… Continue reading Backup Power Systems (Podcast #35)
Travel the World — Virtually Using Microsoft Flight Simulator (BBC, 19 Aug 2020)
“Microsoft has revived its Flight Simulator series after more than a decade, promising gamers a replica of the entire globe to play on.” (BBC, 19 Aug 2020) [Video Date: 19 Aug 2020. Posted: 14 Sep 2020.]
Design Solutions for Apple and PC Thermal Management, CPU Throttling, and Overheating
Over the past 20 years, I’ve used Apple Mac Pro and iMac desktop computers as well as MacBook laptop computers as my primary workstation. Last year I began using a Mac Mini computer as my main system. I’ve also used Windows laptop and desktop computers. Thermal management seems to be a problem on all computers.… Continue reading Design Solutions for Apple and PC Thermal Management, CPU Throttling, and Overheating
Iowa Derecho Storm and Inland Hurricane Disaster Preparedness (Podcast #34)
In Episode #34, I talk about our experience dealing with the Iowa Derecho storm, a severe inland hurricane that hit our state last week, on 10 Aug 2020. I share some of the disaster preparedness tools and resources we relied on, and how we fared through the storm and aftermath. (13 Aug 2020) Listen using… Continue reading Iowa Derecho Storm and Inland Hurricane Disaster Preparedness (Podcast #34)
“Despacito” – Performed by Korean KPOP vocalist Kim Hyo-jin (JeA) and Park Juwon
This is a video of the song “Despacito” performed by Korean K-pop vocalist Kim Hyo-jin (JeA) and Korean guitarist Park Juwon (Facebook). The original music video of the song “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi with Daddy Yankee has had 6.9 billion views making it the most viewed video on YouTube. It was posted on 12 Jan… Continue reading “Despacito” – Performed by Korean KPOP vocalist Kim Hyo-jin (JeA) and Park Juwon
POWER COMPUTING: RYZEN 8-Core 4GHz and ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus Motherboard
If you are looking for an ideal power computing system for gaming, video editing, or other CPU intensive tasks, the following configuration offers a lot of computing power at an economical price. Depending on your needs, an alternative video card could be used for less or more video power. Configured as listed below, this system… Continue reading POWER COMPUTING: RYZEN 8-Core 4GHz and ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus Motherboard
Resources For Life News 202008
ResourcesForLife.com – News 202008 | 1 Aug 2020 | Saturday 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. You may notice that this month’s newsletter is arriving 24-hours after last month’s newsletter. That is because I’m hoping to… Continue reading Resources For Life News 202008
Resources For Life News 202007
ResourcesForLife.com – News 202007 | 31 Jul 2020 | Friday 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 Update My Personal Update for July is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my… Continue reading Resources For Life News 202007