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Question from Mike: I have cable Internet through Xfinity and I pay $14 a month to rent a cable modem from them.
While shopping for a router on Amazon I noticed that they also sell cable modems.
Would you recommend buying my own cable modem since the $168 I pay Xfinity every year for a rental would actually buy one outright? [Read more…]
While often associated with ordinary mapping, GIS data is a valuable asset for business growth. Geospatial data helps us understand what stands behind the large amount of numbers in dashboards and reports.
Based on precise information about location and infrastructure specifics, you can predict operational risks, avoid real-world obstacles, optimize logistics and resources, and identify new opportunities for seamless scaling.
The truth is that many organizations are still using ready-made GIS solutions. Day by day, such systems become inefficient, error-prone, and limited by legacy patterns and expensive vendor licenses. If you’re looking for a powerful competitive advantage, it’s a great time to think of custom GIS software that will be tailored to your evolving business needs. In this article, we’ll outline the core advantages of custom GIS software development that will help you change the game. Wait no more — start reading!
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Question from Sue: I have 16 solar deck lights around the railing of my deck.
These lights are a little over a year old and their cheap AA rechargeable batteries now only last about an hour or so after the sun goes down.
I really like these particular lights so I’d prefer to replace the batteries instead of the lights themselves.
Can I safely replace the old rechargeable batteries in these lights with something like Energizers? [Read more…]
Ever lost cell signal in a stairwell or an underground garage and instantly felt cut off?
Now picture a firefighter mid-rescue in that same stairwell, trying to reach their team. Or a paramedic deep inside a crowded stadium, unable to transmit a patient update. When lives are on the line, communication isn’t a bonus—it’s the spine of the entire operation.
In this post, we will discuss why reliable signal coverage is essential to how first responders function and why infrastructure can’t afford to lag behind the demands of their work. [Read more…]
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Question from Tammy: Hello Rick. Thanks for all the great computer tips you post. They are a BIG help!!
Now I guess it’s my turn to ask a question.
When I load Task Manager it shows 11 processes running at the same time for Google Chrome even though I only six tabs open.
Could that be because my PC has a virus? [Read more…]