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I have been working in Information Technology (IT) since I graduated from the University of South Florida in 1997 with a B.S. in Management Information Systems. During the pre Y2K, anyone with college degree, some technical experience, or a wiliness to learn was offered a job working in IT. Some people began changing careers by … Continue reading Looking for a Job in IT
On July 24, 2013 Google introduced and made available to the world Chromecast. A small device that connects to one of your TV’s HDMI ports and allows you to stream a handful of apps from your computer/laptop, tablet, or smartphone. With a limited-time promotion of free Netflix (www.netflix.com) for three months, many hailed this as a … Continue reading What to do with a Google Chromecast?
This morning I was looking at my Time Warner Cable bill and wondered if there is a promotion that will reduce my cable bill. I am currently paying $114.94 every month for Internet access. The Internet speed that I am paying for is up to 50 Mbps (download) and up to 5 Mbps (upload). I … Continue reading Is There a Better Method For Getting The Best Cable Price?
Yesterday, January 11, 2013 was a day I was dreading but expected. While I was at work, I received a call from my Dad. He never calls me at work so I quickly answered the phone. I learned that my Dad downloaded a virus on his computer. I did not ask how he downloaded the … Continue reading Dad’s First Virus on His New Computer
On March 30, 2012, I closed on my townhome and began the wonderful world of having a mortgage and all joy and headaches that go along with owning your place. Once of those joys or headaches (depends on your cable company and representative you talk to) is setting up your cable and Internet access. I … Continue reading My Cable Experience
On May 11, 2013, I was available for a phone upgrade. I have read Andy Ihnatko’s article “Why I switched from iPhone to Android” and it got me thinking of my options. Like Andy, I have been an iPhone user since the original iPhone. I still have the 4GB original working iPhone with the charger … Continue reading Is The Grass Greener On the Other Side?
Back in May 2013, I was due for a smartphone upgrade. Rather than wait for Apple to release the next version of the iPhone, I wanted to see what other smartphones are out there. My choices where either a Windows phone or an Android phone. I decided to purchase a Samsung S4 32 GB smartphone. I wanted to go … Continue reading This Is Not My iPhone
Last month I was asked how to unlock a iPhone 4S from AT&T. Off the top of my head I informed my friend to go to their local AT&T store and ask a sales representative to unlock the iPhone. A week later my friend informed me that my answer was wrong. With egg on my … Continue reading My Experience With Unlocking my AT&T iPhone
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