Starlink

Posted on February 10, 2021February 23, 2021 by Paul Scobie

Log Entry : Starlink date – February 9, 2021 Received an invitation from Starlink as a beta user and happily handed over my money for the initial hardware. The Starlink hardware was delivered on February 9, 2021 late in the day and of course I proceeded to set it up to test at dusk in Read more about Starlink[…]

Starlink update – two weeks later

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Paul Scobie

I have had Starlink now for two weeks and had tested initially with just my iPhone and work laptop initially. Since I use Microsoft Teams several hours a day, that was where my initial concern was….. how often would I lose my connection and get disconnected from the Teams meetings. After my initial real world Read more about Starlink update – two weeks later[…]

Tips to Boost Your Productivity while working from home

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Paul Scobie

Working from home for an employer can offer benefits for both you and the company you work for. By working from home, you may be able to cut down on commuting time and distractions and get more accomplished in the comfort of your own home. Some tips for the getting the most out of your Read more about Tips to Boost Your Productivity while working from home[…]

Article from 1995

Posted on July 23, 2019August 6, 2019 by Paul Scobie

Below is the text from an article I wrote in 1995 explaining the Internet. At the time I was employed at MicroAge as a Network Engineer. Join 20 Million InterNet Users With 10,000 networks, 2.1 million files and 20 million users on-line every day, INTERNET is a hot new topic The Internet is an interlinking Read more about Article from 1995[…]

Vintage Computing and the Nostalgia Itch

Posted on July 23, 2019April 30, 2020 by Paul Scobie

I have discovered that the older I become the more I seek out reminders of highlights of my past. In the late 1980’s I was an Apple Technical Specialist and was involved with servicing Apple computers for the school boards as well as several clients of my employer. Computers included Apple II/IIe/IIc/IIg systems then progressed Read more about Vintage Computing and the Nostalgia Itch[…]

Plan ahead for Power Outages

Posted on August 26, 2016July 23, 2019 by Paul Scobie

Having encountered many power outages, I have created a suggested Emergency Kit checklist that should help you “weather the storm.” Emergency Kit Checklist Note that in a longer outage, you may need to get by without lights, hot water, ability to cook food and even running water. Recommend that you stock up on enough supplies Read more about Plan ahead for Power Outages[…]