Dust bunnies will kill your computer if you let them

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Wes Johnson

Those little dust bunnies aren’t cute, they’re little killers.  Consisting of dust and pet dander, they like to latch onto air vents, cooling fins, and anywhere there is moving air.  Where you find one, you can bet you will find more.  They like to congregate in warm places, especially around electronics cooling components.  One thing that will adversely affect your computer’s performance and shorten its life is dust and animal dander. Your computer relies on proper airflow to stay healthy. If you’ve noticed your computer fan seems to be running louder or more frequently than it has in the past, it might be a sign that your  computer is overdue for some basic  maintenance. Continue reading →

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Do you include yourself in photographs?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Wes Johnson

I was recently asked if I could produce a picture of myself at a particular event. As I looked through my archive of pictures, I became painfully aware that there were not any pictures of me at any of the events I had attended. I know I was there and I know who was taking pictures at those events besides me. I need to make sure a few pictures of me are mixed in with the others. Continue reading →

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Apple presence was missed at MacWorld Expo

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Wes Johnson

Today was the first time I have been to MacWorld in over 10 years. In years past you could see that Apple had a major role in the Expo. They had a spot in the center of all the other exhibitors. This year, it seemed like there was something missing. Well, of course it was Apple. I missed them. They should be there to support their fans. Continue reading →

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iBART helps you get there

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Wes Johnson

I am planning a trip to MacWorld Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.  In the past, I’ve always driven into the city, paid the bridge toll, then paid for parking there.  This year, I’m planning on taking the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) from the Dublin/Pleansanton station to the Powell Street station in San Francisco. Continue reading →

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Business cards make an impression

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Wes Johnson

Most of the time, we get only one chance to make an impression on someone.  It might be a brief introduction at a social event, in a meeting, at a conference, or while on vacation.  If you were interesting to them and made a good first impression, they will usually ask you for a business card.  You have business cards right?

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