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Question from Alan: I know there are several ways to put a Windows PC to sleep but what I’d really like to have is a desktop icon I can click on to put it to sleep with just a double-click. Is there any way to created one?
Rick’s answer: The answer to your question is yes, Alan. And it’s very easy to do. [Read more…]
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Question from Mike: I have cable Internet through Xfinity and I pay $14 a month to rent a cable modem from them.
While shopping for a router on Amazon I noticed that they also sell cable modems.
Would you recommend buying my own cable modem since the $168 I pay Xfinity every year for a rental would actually buy one outright? [Read more…]
While often associated with ordinary mapping, GIS data is a valuable asset for business growth. Geospatial data helps us understand what stands behind the large amount of numbers in dashboards and reports.
Based on precise information about location and infrastructure specifics, you can predict operational risks, avoid real-world obstacles, optimize logistics and resources, and identify new opportunities for seamless scaling.
The truth is that many organizations are still using ready-made GIS solutions. Day by day, such systems become inefficient, error-prone, and limited by legacy patterns and expensive vendor licenses. If you’re looking for a powerful competitive advantage, it’s a great time to think of custom GIS software that will be tailored to your evolving business needs. In this article, we’ll outline the core advantages of custom GIS software development that will help you change the game. Wait no more — start reading!
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It’s no secret that Amazon provides one of the best shopping experiences you’ll ever find if you shop online.
Well, there are plenty of little-known tricks that can make your shopping experience at Amazon even better, and I’m going to tell you about one of them right now.
Did you know there’s an easy way to get 5% cash back on everything you buy on Amazon? And this is in addition to the already low prices you’ll pay for your items in the first place!
Well, it’s true, and it couldn’t be easier. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, all you have to do is pay for your Amazon purchases with the free Amazon Prime Visa Card.
But the savings don’t stop with the 5% cash back you’ll earn while shopping at Amazon! [Read more…]
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Question from Sue: I have 16 solar deck lights around the railing of my deck.
These lights are a little over a year old and their cheap AA rechargeable batteries now only last about an hour or so after the sun goes down.
I really like these particular lights so I’d prefer to replace the batteries instead of the lights themselves.
Can I safely replace the old rechargeable batteries in these lights with something like Energizers? [Read more…]