Small Business Computers: It’s hard to make money with a computer, but saving money is a different story. This week I talk about how to save money in productivity with regular maintenance.

Last week I made a promise to talk about ways we can make more money from technology our businesses already own. A customer caught up to me and suggested I…

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Drone Quadcopter Technology: Last week I wanted to see how my little $50.00 drone worked and the technology used inside the drone.

Thirty years ago remote control toys meant a disappointing car that could barely get out of its own way. The advertising and pictures always exaggerated the toy's capabilities and made…

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Smartphone Repairs: Sometimes not fixing your phone is the best idea, here’s how the cell phone industry works.

Within the last year I've started repairing smartphones and other portable devices. It's been an interesting battle learning the types of items to inventory and new processes. The biggest challenge…

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Christmas Computing 2015: Even with a better economy many people are still stretching their budgets to make technology purchases this season.

Well, I did it. I made the mistake of shopping this weekend. During my last minute purchasing blitz I blundered more by meandering into the electronics section and crossed paths…

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Reducing PC Bottlenecks: Processor speed and lots of memory are not always the best solution for making a computer fast.

Most custom computers built through my company are assembled from tried and true components. Every now and then a customer will hit us with a build for a specific application…

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