What's Noo?
A blog for noobies by Patric Welch, techie and all around fun guy.
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A comment I often hear from my clients when helping them with their computer is that they are afraid they are going to break something. Usually they have figured out how to turn the computer on and off but beyond that they are afraid to touch it. These are the same people that get into a 1 or 2 ton hunk of metal (they of course call it their "car") every day to get to work. And they drive this 1 or 2 ton hunk of metal 70 MPH on the Interstate just a few feet from hundreds of other… Continue reading...
Is it possible that GPS navigation systems could save lives? I think it is. Of course I'm partially biased because a woman almost ran me off the road today. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good look at the woman because she was wearing a large, unfolded paper map on her face. Now I'm not a driving instructor but I'm pretty sure this kind of driving is frowned upon. And if not, I'm definitely sure driving down the middle of a single lane road toward oncoming traffic while not paying a lick of attention to anything or anyone in front you… Continue reading...
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The price for a gallon of gas at my local Speedway station reached $4.19. Well, technically $4.20 but nobody ever really includes that 9/10 of a cent when talking about gas prices. So what's a noobie to do about gas prices? Well, you can start by using the Internet to look for the cheapest gas prices before you leave home to fill your tank. Here's a couple of web sites to get you started: Gas Buddy Gas Prices - MSN Autos Or, if you are tried to a specific brand of gas, such as Speedway, go to the company's specific… Continue reading...
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It's been a while since I did a "technology I'd like to see" post. Today's post isn't so much a technology I'd like to see as much as it is a technology I wish they'd improve. I have a toll tag on my car. For those of you not familiar with a toll tag, it's a little device that mounts on the inside of your windshield that sends a radio signal to a tollbooth when you pass through it. The signal uniquely identifies your car and your account number and any toll charges due are automatically deducted from your electronic… Continue reading...
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Some people think all Noobie does is help people purchase technology products. While it is true that Noobie provides this kind of assistance (I once was asked to go to store with a client to purchase a cell phone), it would be a gross understatement to say that this is the only thing Noobie does. In fact, Noobie helps people in many other ways. For example, Noobie also helps people learn how to better use the technology gadgets they already own. I can't tell you the number of clients I have worked with that own a digital camera, know how… Continue reading...
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