I’m happy to report that I’m starting to show improvement. It seems to have coincided with switching to a new Chinese herb specifically to address Bell’s Palsy called Symmetry or “Lead to Symmetry” that was recommended by my acupuncturist. My sense of smell has improved slightly. I’m still sensitive to …
With the recent announcement of the new Surface Pro that runs the full Windows 8 Professional, the existing Surface RT still has it’s advantages. Although you can’t install your traditional Windows programs on RT, the key is the battery life. The Surface Pro is expected to only have about 5 …
I’ve been thinking lately about all the advice I give out and that I should write some of it down. I know it’s a bit late for Black Friday, but there are those of us that haven’t yet bought their first gift. So, here goes! I hope this helps. PC …
Windows 8 Pro finally completed the install. And I was able to apply the free add-on of Windows Media Center. However I soon realized I had no sound. This Sony Vaio MCE PC has a Sigmatel audio driver, with a yellow warning in Device Mangler… ER.. Manager. After some research …
Ok, so I decided to upgrade my Media Center PC to Windows 8. Am I crazy? Perhaps. A Media Center PC is a Windows-based PC that’s positioned near your television to become it’s interface. Today, it’s old school. Replaced by a Roku or Apple TV. But, remember, this thing runs …
This tale is frightful. And it’s a bit spiteful. But the ending is not so bad. Here goes… I accidentally tipped my briefcase and all fall out on the ground, including my iPad 3. The fall on the corner hit one of the few places it’s not protected by the …
Well it arrived on the day it said it would, last Friday. FedEx tracking said it shipped from China and would arrive at 10:30am. Well, probably due to Hurricane Sandy of the coast, it arrived later at 4:30pm. Whew! Microsoft put some thought into the packaging. The keyboard is optional, …
I read about this today. I thought about it. Come on. Let’s take a tablet and add a keyboard and double the weight and lessen the battery life and remove the touchscreen ability. No. Wait! Let’s take a laptop, slow it down, remove Windows and install an OS we made up. …
Yesterday afternoon I received an email alert from Microsoft that they are taking pre-orders for their new tablet. This is the one based on the Intel Atom (like the net books) and Windows 8 RT (not the real full blown Windows 8). But, I thought I’d give it a go …
People say I look better. That with my Bell’s Palsey my face is less lop-sided. But I can’t tell. I shun mirrors but when shaving. Then lately I feel I’m getting better. Talking is easier. Chewing is easier. But then a few hours later I do something to prove the …
