Still photos of Harrison Groundbreaking
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mobile phone questions
Each mobile phone model is different especially by different brands. I got asked a few things by my neighbors about their phones.
finding dial pad on one phone had to press the (touch screen) phone button then star(favorites) and the dial pad button on bottom.
On one phone to get the power on/off (sleep/wake) button to work had to take off the battery cover and put it back on properly..
On a flip phone had to press and hold the red call end button for about 3 seconds to turn on and off.
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data breaches
Recently I received 2 letters saying my private information may have been breached from state and a private company.
Minnesota department of human services said an email account was compromised. http://mn.gov/dhs/media/news/index.jsp?id=1053-370213
Productive Alternatives said a server was compromised at its Brainerd MN location.
Both of these organizations handle very sensitive personal private information but unlikely financial gain.
Both only offered advise to check my credit report annually at annualcreditreport.com as allowed by US law and saying the software security problem was corrected. A report of the investigation was also offered by PA.
A Url http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/ to information about identity theft was also provided.
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Celebrating 20 years of business
see special offer below coupon code 20years
- 20 years ago (April 25 1999) today I started out in business with Onamia Area Website
- Later came Milaca Area Website and TwinCitiesMN.com
- Photography was used with the web sites and advertisements (business listings) were and are revenue. Featured business listings now on sale for original price of $20 per year
- Later expanded to digitizing old media such as VHS tapes and scanning photo prints.
- Computer repair was added and later changed to business services and remote computer support (for individuals and business). Business was named Nate’s Computer Services
- Later came Brainerd Update and web hosting services were added again
- To celebrate I’m offering a coupon code 20years
to save 15% on purchases of at least $20 on Web hosting and domain name services
Save 20% by entering in coupon code 20years for items purchased on this website
A day to remember to take care of the place we are everyday of the year.
Taking care of your equipment such as computers monitors smartphones and tablets and properly cleaning it out can make it last longer avoiding improper disposal, and reducing the energy and materials needed to make new devices.
Don’t overlook used and refurbished equipment especially if you are good at solving problems with equipment. Upgrading a computer with a solid state drive can speed it up significantly.
Using portable devices such as smart phones and tablets can save energy compared to using a traditional desktop computer. Using less screens can also save energy.
Remember to unplug your charger from the wall when not charging equipment such as a smart phone. Laptops/notebook should only be plugged in sometimes not all the time.
you can use your computer to save you from driving or printing things by doing things such as business meetings, banking, insurance, and taxes online.
Use energy / power saving settings on your computing device. The monitor does not need to be on when nobody is there to use the computer.
Put your device into sleep mode (or off) while your taking a jog or riding bike to work.
Remember to reuse things, not only for their original use, but you may be able to find new uses for your old products or packages.
reduce the energy and water you use. Reduce the wasteful products you buy such as those with heavy packaging or those that require a lot of shipping. Less animal foods/products.
Not only recycle, but buy recycled products when possible.
Typing this to you on my solar powered keyboard. Remember when possible use renewable energy. I will be biking later to my 2nd job with my dynamo powered light.
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Happy Holidays
and Merry Christmas. Working on a new look for the main web site here.
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video from July 2018
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Video from April May 2018
Make earth Day every day. We are here every day.
I have kept up with 30 days of biking so far (and probably won’t quit after April is done either)
My book Datacommuting has tips on how to use data communications to reduce your commute available on iBooks, Amazon (Kindle) and Nook
There many ways of reducing paper waste including by using your computerized device, using online billing and banking, and using web sharing.
Reduce your energy consumption by using settings, control panel energy saver/power savings feature on computers, phones, and tablets. These settings can allow your display to turn off automatically, go to sleep and more. If you have a network of computers use a network profile to save energy consumption. Remember to unplug chargers. Turn off any radios not used on smart phones and tablets, these include bluetooth, gps/location, wifi, cellular data. So know what you use. Always unplug chargers from wall (or switch off with power strip) when not charging, don’t leave laptops, phones, or tablets on charger when fully charged.
Portable devices typically will use less energy (especially when people remember to unplug chargers) than desktop computers and use less than television sets (with extra devices attached)
Smart thermostats and programmable thermostats can also reduce your energy consumption if used correctly.
Be green. Recycle. recycling just one aluminum can can save enough energy to power a computer for 4 hours. Recycle or reuse your used electronics as they are hazardous waste. Keeping your device clean can extend its life.
Some of these are my personal reasons why I didn’t buy as much at Herbergers but I’m also looking at big picture
- Feeling unwelcome when coming into the store. Someone (that may not work there) right away is trying to sell a coupon book or a credit card. Having to walk through perfume and makeup counters if that isn’t what you’re planning on buying. Other times no one is at the front of the store.
- Lack of employees on sales floor and check out during 2017 holiday season.
- Check out process taking very long 2016 & 2017. There were long waits with just a few people in line that had just a few items.
- They sell to a niche group. They primarily targeted to traditional women’s clothing even though they did have some more modern styles and men’s clothing and housewares. Many women don’t even wear traditional women’s clothes.
- They kept the traditional department store concept where you check out in the department instead of at the front of the store. Many customers aren’t use to this.
- Too big of a corporation taking over regional chains. In this case bigger made the stores worse both in physical size and the size of the corporation.
- Web site failures.
- Coupon restrictions
- Poor customer service. Not putting customers 1st. I was asked to look for a price tag when an item didn’t have it. I have memories of store employees scolding when I was younger (such as being on the escalator). Many people I checked out with were friendly though.