Dave Masterson's thoughts on technology happenings, personal experiences, travels, work, fun, etc.
Wait 'til you read what kooky things you can encounter when selling a high-dollar item on craigslist! It's humorous, it's painful, it's enlightening but most importantly - it's TRUE!
As soon as the sale completes, I'll post the details of the experience and my thoughts on the process and the so called "buyers."
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There was a malware that populated several millions of computers a year ago according to the FBI. If you were infected, this malware could alter your system's DNS settings to keep you from proprly connecting to the Internet. A bothersome issue for anyone! The estimates are that this malware still has a presence on thousands of computers. There is a quick checkup to see if your computer is affected by the DNS Changer malware. A visit to the website below will check to see if the malware is present on your machine. If it is, you'll receive a warning. If it isn't, which is most likely the case, you'll see a green "all clear" screen. That simple - give it a check...
It's tough to figure out what's going on sometimes. Think of how many people delve into self-help books, classes, therapy or mood altering drugs while in search of an answer to their problems. Or alcohol, porn, abusive behavior, gambling, there are a long list of vices one can fall into. As of late, I'm learning of a method that employs none of the above remedies. I have had a bit more "alone time" than usual over the past 4-6 weeks. With this time, I think. Yes, I do plenty of thinking. Some might say too much thinking! I have relived some high and low points. I have enjoyed looking back on good things and dreaded some of the scenarios I've created all by myself in my mind. They probably won't ever occur, but I've already seen them unfold and it's frightening. I decided to scrape deeper than just through the first few surface layers.
Here's where it got interesting. I had to believe that looking honestly at myself and my decisions would release some sensability and possibly some answers. Real honesty, like there's no one left to fool, it's only me here listening and I know the truth behind my decisions. So I pressed into asking myself what I had done and why. When you look that deeply at yourself unabashed, you see some root causes that helped create your current situation. I did this. You peek behind reason and pierce beyond doubt and fear. I did that. The surprise for me was that my reasons were good. My motives were positive. My innermost thoughts were leading me where I need to be via an unlikely and uncomfortable route. I'm learning that I am growing and making good decisions for myself. With my best interests at the forefront, I've begun to steer myself into a healthier place. Mind and body health, this is really good! Having seen this technique work, I want more. I am looking at other areas to see if I can press the same formula into place. Can a stark look in the mirror with no distractions yeild favorable results? Yes. Don't be afraid to go in front of the mirror and see yourself. See what's really there, the strong parts and the weak spots. If it means enough to you, the weak areas will command attention. They did for me! All because I convinced myself to be cold and honest with myself. I wasn't afraid to really peel back how I thought ~ all to discover a reason or solution that would explain how I was feeling. This is profound when experienced. My journey continues...
"To thine own self be true." ~ William Shakespeare
Wow, Microsoft has put their stamp on two new devices that take direct aim at the iPad. One is pointed at serving as a powerful business device, more memory and a larger hard drive, the other more of a mobile device with lighter specs across the board. The new tablets will run the new Windows 8 operating system. Interesting reveal from Microsoft is that the devices will have a keyboard, and a little kickstand on the back of the device. I know Windows 8 was rumored to be touch-screen only, but this development confirms that you'll be able to do both. I like that idea! The other thing that makes these devices special is simple but impactful. There's a USB port on both. I don't know why the lower model is USB 2.0 vs. 3.0, but I can bring content to and take content from a Surface tablet. Off the cloud, you know, the "old fashioned" way. The prices are not yet announced, they can really get a good response from consumers if they make these affordable to many. It's a surprise to many that soemthing this cool is coming from Microsoft, a company in dire need of a public relations party. Let's see how they price it and what other goodies it includes.
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