Category Archives: Computing

Microsoft and Ford – An unlikely rivalry!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Chris Cane

Windows vs. Ford – For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX) Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with … Continue reading →

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iPhone 4 – Battery Replacement – Really Easy NOT!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Chris Cane

A friend of mine named Ken sent me an email with the story relating his experience saving $63.01. Readers should know that I have been an iPhone user for short periods of time. I keep coming back to Androids. My … Continue reading →

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I have a printer problem.

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Chris Cane

Caller: Hi, our printer is not working. Customer Service: What’s wrong with it? Caller: The Mouse is jammed. Customer Service: Mouse? Printers don’t have a mouse!!! Caller: Mmmmm??.. Oh really?… I will send a picture See below

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The Calculator Story of 1972

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Chris Cane

Sears is a wonderful organization. One wonders sometimes about their benevolent and easy going return policy, but there’s no doubt their customer service works and we keep going back for more. When electronic calculators were just coming on the market, … Continue reading →

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The challenge of social networking.

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Chris Cane

I used to be a pretty smart guy. There was a time when my knowledge of home computers and applications was second to none. I bought my first PC in 1977 and it was a TRS-80 with 4K of RAM … Continue reading →

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