Friday, November 18, 2016
Arg!
Arg!
OK, so my dad keeps getting taken in by these scams to "fix" his computer. Last night he called about it and I said, don't do anything, I'll talk to you today.
I'm not interested in trying to diagnose his issues over the phone 2000 miles away. I am strongly tempted to tell him to get a Mac or even an iPad although then I'd have to train him on how iOS works (although the iPad is actually pretty good in this respect).
His computer is pretty old and could probably stand being replaced. But then he's back to his old issue where eventually he'll get a "your computer is riddled with viruses" and then we'll be back to square one. If he goes to BestBuy, he might get locked in with GeekSquad and I'm skeptical about their utility.
I'm asking for general ideas on what to do here.
I'm also asking this specific question -- is there a software/maintenance plan for PCs that provides good value for money (protects against viruses, gives regular updates, has either a small subscription plan or a larger every-few-years update fee)?
If I were to push him to an iPad (or Surface???) are there any other protective services I should mention? In the case of the iPad, I'd probably suggest he sign up for AppleCare (assuming an Apple store in his area...)?
Thanks for your help.
OK, so my dad keeps getting taken in by these scams to "fix" his computer. Last night he called about it and I said, don't do anything, I'll talk to you today.
I'm not interested in trying to diagnose his issues over the phone 2000 miles away. I am strongly tempted to tell him to get a Mac or even an iPad although then I'd have to train him on how iOS works (although the iPad is actually pretty good in this respect).
His computer is pretty old and could probably stand being replaced. But then he's back to his old issue where eventually he'll get a "your computer is riddled with viruses" and then we'll be back to square one. If he goes to BestBuy, he might get locked in with GeekSquad and I'm skeptical about their utility.
I'm asking for general ideas on what to do here.
I'm also asking this specific question -- is there a software/maintenance plan for PCs that provides good value for money (protects against viruses, gives regular updates, has either a small subscription plan or a larger every-few-years update fee)?
If I were to push him to an iPad (or Surface???) are there any other protective services I should mention? In the case of the iPad, I'd probably suggest he sign up for AppleCare (assuming an Apple store in his area...)?
Thanks for your help.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Oh hey!
Oh hey!
Dungeons and Dragons made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame...along with Little People!...and the swing!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/score-one-for-the-little-people-figures-inducted-into-national-toy-hall-of-fame/2016/11/10/f744b8b6-a76a-11e6-ba59-a7d93165c6d4_story.html
Dungeons and Dragons made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame...along with Little People!...and the swing!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/score-one-for-the-little-people-figures-inducted-into-national-toy-hall-of-fame/2016/11/10/f744b8b6-a76a-11e6-ba59-a7d93165c6d4_story.html
Monday, November 7, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Infinity Train | Minisode | Cartoon Network
So Cartoon Network will show pilot episodes for things they might want to turn into series later. Adventure Time started out as one of these "mini-sodes". Here's a new one that has a flat-out amazing premise about a nerdy girl trapped on a mysterious magical train and I really hope it makes it to full series status.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY6kfVWv01k
Friday, November 4, 2016
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