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Q&A: Can you use a portable power station as a UPS for your computer?

Posted on August 12, 2026

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Question from Roland: I’m hoping you can answer some questions for me about portable power stations.

The power went off on my street and stayed off for over 7 hours. My almost new 1,000 watt UPS only kept my computer and monitor running for about an hour.

My cousin (who is also my neighbor) has a 500 watt Jackery portable power station and he said it kept his computer running for over 5 hours, and his computer has a bigger monitor.

Like I said before, I have three questions: [Read more…]

Q&A: How on earth do you remember all this tech stuff?

Posted on April 20, 2026

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Question from Marie: You never cease to amaze me, Rick. It seems like you have an answer for every question that people ask of you.

How on earth do you remember all the obscure and complicated tech stuff that we’re always asking you about? Do you have a photographic memory or something? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I extend an Internet connection to a distant building?

Posted on November 14, 2025

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Question from Travis: I’m building a cabin on the back side of my parents’ ranch that my wife and I will be staying in several times a year when we visit them.

We’ll be staying several days on each trip so I’ll need to be able to work from the cabin. And it looks like that might be a problem. [Read more…]

Which mapping software delivers the maximum value for businesses

Posted on September 24, 2025

The mapping software market has grown to $21.21 billion in 2024, and businesses need platforms that actually work for their specific needs.

Companies process millions of location data points daily, yet many struggle with complex interfaces, expensive licensing models, and support teams that disappear after the sale.

The projected 16.8% annual growth rate through 2030 tells us something interesting about where business intelligence is heading, and location data sits right at the center of it.

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Why SQL performance tuning matters for business applications

Posted on December 13, 2024

Picture this – your business application goes live, and everything is running smoothly. Then suddenly, as more users jump on board, things slow down…

Reports that used to load in seconds now take minutes. Frustrated users start complaining, and your boss? Well, they’re not thrilled either. Welcome to the world where SQL performance tuning becomes critical. [Read more…]