I just read this month's Mr. Modem's Desktop column in Smart Computing and learned a brand-new Windows XP keyboard shortcut. Press the Windows key and the Pause/Break key to bring up the system properties dialog box. That's all, but it's new to me.
Also, at the end of his article he points the reader to here, an interesting yet visually unappealing simple game. Hold the red square away from everything else for as long as you can. Enjoy.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
It Certainly is Thursday.
My advertisement is supposed to hit the paper today. I think I'll carry my phone to listen for it.
I'm very excited about the possibility of building my own business and being the root of my own success. Actually, if I could just get one call to pay for the cost of the advertisement I'd say I was on top. It would be nice to not have to actually be anywhere if there is no work to do. I struggle with that every day.
I will make it.
I'm very excited about the possibility of building my own business and being the root of my own success. Actually, if I could just get one call to pay for the cost of the advertisement I'd say I was on top. It would be nice to not have to actually be anywhere if there is no work to do. I struggle with that every day.
I will make it.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
I've Only Got 15 Minutes
I thought I'd drop in and say a few words before I continue my life without spare time. It will get even more hectic later this week, when my advertisement runs for the first time offering technology help to those who read the American Classifieds.
I remember Justin telling me that he just ran a small ad in the Thrifty Nickel offering car stereo equipment and service, and he got a few calls now and then. I think my market is somewhat bigger, but that won't guarantee ten calls a day. I ran the ad for two weeks and we'll see what kind of response I get. I may have to just post signs locally and maybe walk around passing out cards.
In case you don't know what I'm talking about, I am offering after-hours and weekend in-home technical help (mostly computers and A/V equipment) for people who can't get their TiVo to work, or Grandma who needs help with her new webcam.
When I installed cable modems for a local ISP, I noticed that many people have a lot of gear that they don't really put to use. They bought it because it was cool, but never figured out just how to get their money out of it. I also noticed that people had needs that could be fulfilled with devices they didn't know existed. Now I'm here to help.
In other news, I finally found a deal worth taking on an LCD monitor. So I bought two. This is so much better than the gargantuan displays I had before. I think I just freed up a square yard of desk space (which, of course, will become more space to put shit, not actually enhance productivity).
My 15 minutes is up now. I will try to visit more later.
I remember Justin telling me that he just ran a small ad in the Thrifty Nickel offering car stereo equipment and service, and he got a few calls now and then. I think my market is somewhat bigger, but that won't guarantee ten calls a day. I ran the ad for two weeks and we'll see what kind of response I get. I may have to just post signs locally and maybe walk around passing out cards.
In case you don't know what I'm talking about, I am offering after-hours and weekend in-home technical help (mostly computers and A/V equipment) for people who can't get their TiVo to work, or Grandma who needs help with her new webcam.
When I installed cable modems for a local ISP, I noticed that many people have a lot of gear that they don't really put to use. They bought it because it was cool, but never figured out just how to get their money out of it. I also noticed that people had needs that could be fulfilled with devices they didn't know existed. Now I'm here to help.
In other news, I finally found a deal worth taking on an LCD monitor. So I bought two. This is so much better than the gargantuan displays I had before. I think I just freed up a square yard of desk space (which, of course, will become more space to put shit, not actually enhance productivity).My 15 minutes is up now. I will try to visit more later.
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