Remember when bringing your laptop or other portable device inside wait a little bit before you turn it on to prevent condensation. Also portable devices such as phones and cameras the batteries may not last as long when outside in the cold.
That is a good question. Many tech people, are just that technicians. They are not computer scientist, engineers, information analyst, or marketers.
I have training in computer science, information systems, and some marketing as well.
The reason why some tech people don’t like it, is it is not what they are use to, or they think it needs to have all the “bells and whistles”. Technicians are trained for specific things. They may want to “fix” or “upgrade” something.
Technology however is always changing – but can follow some basic principles.
Here is a possible explanation why Apple does what it is doing and possibly an explanation of what any company could do.
- Keep It Simple Simply (KISS): They keep a minimal product line: this reduces cost, reduces confusion and complaints among consumers. IBM cut out its PC line to bring their company to a focus. Apple cut out printers and floppy drives and simplified.
- Eliminating moving parts, extra connectors, expansion slots, and rarely used items does the following: reduces failure, reduces cost of product, improves energy efficiency and reduces physical space/size.
- Leaving room for improvement: not going with the latest technologies gives time for cost to come down, time to put it in the design and perfect it – and even see if there is an actual need for the technology or if it is just hype (ie: Blue-Ray).
- They focus on what the customer would want (not necessarily what customers tell the company they want but what they would actually want)
- They focus first on what the product would or could be used for, then specs. That is a marketing focused approached, rather than a tech or accounting approach. (ie: use it for entertainment, for taking and sharing photo and video, for getting business done, will it fit in your pocket?, will it fit in your hand?, able to use the product a whole working day without recharging)
- Environmental criticism: I do understand some environmental criticism- but the other technology companies aren’t much better. Do you want a product that is fixable easily or a product that needs to be fixed less, made of recyclable material, less packaging, and less transportation cost, and energy efficient? Do USB (and airport) ports on Macintosh allow upgrading? Definitely. On my Macintosh I use a EyeTV tuner, have external storage, and scanning. I even use the network, the Internet and software for upgrading.
- Near Field Technology: I think it would be great if they added that to let me unlock my door or pay for my groceries, but I do have some concerns as far as security.
- Physical Keyboard as an add on (not standard) to the touch screen devices, this is where voice recognition and video comes in.
What is the difference between a library and a folder?
A library is a grouping of items that could be files, emails, or data that is independent of the file system. A folder or directory is usually part of the file system (although it is sometimes a virtual folder used in a library which is a different type).
Examples of libraries: iPhoto and iTunes uses a library system. Macintosh also has a separate library that groups files together by category.
iPhoto library is put into it’s own container, so people do not accidentally mess with the library. People can make albums from different parts of the library, and then it does not create a whole new directory or files- it actually just links to them.
Windows 7 photo library may group emails that have photos along with photo files. To delete the emails you still have to delete them from the email program.
Picasa also uses a library, but is still primarily based on the file system.
Labels vs. Folders
The only place I know that uses labels is GMail or Google mail, but it is important to know since many people use GMail or Google Mail. An email can have more than one label, but cannot be in more than one folder. Like an album in iPhoto or iTunes a label is just a link or tag for easy categorizing.
Database System vs File Folder System
A database reduces redundancy, disk space, and time. Databases can store large amounts of information without taking as much room as files. It is also easier to find things in a database. Many of today’s web sites are actually databases that are part of a content management system. Even though they may appear to have a file structure [ ie: http://www.natesservices.com/blog/2012/11/17/library-vs-folder-vs-label-vs/ ], that may actually be a hidden database redirect.
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Service Change
Paypal is no longer our preferred method of payment.
For the following reasons:
- Change of Paypal’s polices
- Payment delays through Ebay.
- The money in Paypal is not FDIC insured
- They no longer offer interest in the account.
- Debit card rejected even with adequate money in account.
For now we will continue to allow payments through Paypal, however it may be discontinued soon. Services our business to business partners (such as Domains and Hosting) offer may still continue to use Paypal.
We have already discontinued using Ebay. Not enough disclosure of when transactions are international, high fees, and payment delays.
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Michigan UP video
Would you recommend someone to take the same programs at the same colleges you went to?
No.
Central Lakes College no longer offers Computer Science department. In addition computer technology classes changed.
College of St. Scholastica no longer offers Computer Science / Information Systems in Brainerd MN – it does still exist in Duluth and other locations.
So I’m not saying it was a bad thing, It just is not available.
The AA transfer program at Central Lakes College may be a good option though if you are in the area.
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What the beep?
Q: I just either moved my computer or opened it and then it beeps when I try to turn it on and it continues to beep. What is that beep?
A: It is part of the POST (Power On Self Test) that tells you that something is not working right and most likely that is a problem with the memory. Most likely the memory needs to be reseated (taken out and then put back securely, sometimes they may need to be swapped with a different module). (there is nothing wrong with the tiny speaker that is beeping)
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Email brainerdupdate.com
Nates Computer Services now offers email @BrainerdUpdate.com
Offering paid upgraded email accounts.
http://brainerd.mail.everyone.net
Nate’s Computer Services also offers other email offerings among the many services offered email services include @onamia.com @milacamn.net @twincitiesmn.net email services.
In addition there are customized solutions for your own domain name.
All email services from Nates Computer Services can be found at Email page
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On-Site Help
All on-site help now requires Routine Customized Services, and is only available currently in the cities of Brainerd and Baxter. It is primarily for business, however we may allow previous customer for home users. In the future we may possibly pre-screened home customers but it is not currently offered. This is mainly since there are safety concerns with driving, as well as some business customers not understanding what we do and not paying right away. There is also a safety issue with some homes, such as smoking or pets and other issues.