Uses of the internet

I have been approached on many occasions about the uses of internet. Outside of the comments I learned a long time ago it can be a very useful tool to find out something in a hurry. At one time I could only see the obvious use: download pictures of Jennifer love hewitt. This has gone away and given rise to more useful things.

Social sites, Blogs, like this one, and making sure my bills get paid.

I know ther are other applications, but this is going to infringe on my previous rant about the internet and social sites.

The "net" is a tool only for the time laden and desperately and socially inept of the world.

I could be wrong about that too but really its what wakes me up to go to work in the morning on some days. (really, I think to myself about how I could be working or surfing) But seriously, Folks, I can tell you it does have its purpose. We are to know. That subject, or question will be answered, (almost) at a moments notice.
What will you know?
I don't know that answer but I do have a certain trust that whatever you want to know it will be found. Found and reycled and plagerized. Sold, resold ,and then placed in an e book as an example of good or bad habits in some piece of shit e book to be sold again still for 15.95 to a schmuck in Germany whose flat broke and wants a few extra dollars to go on vacation.

So here is the real beef I have with all this internet shit you find out there, Is it real? Did it really happen. Please remember that in all this internet fascination there is software that can spoof just about anything, and like most folks who get burned realizing that Bonanza was not a true story, You are left with a feeling of uncertainty. It is a double edged sword of information that can be twisted into a a distraction and become embedded into your head only to be found as false. (Really Gilligan was not the first inhabitant on 'Lost'.)


So I might probably warn you that if there is a good use for the internet, it is the convenience factor. Pay bills, apply for a loan, maybe even send a fax or scan for paperwork you desperately need to register your vehicle. Its all there. But please be aware as many uses as you can probably find I know there is a set of aligator jaws just underneath that binary carpet you are treading waiting to eat you alive. Its all there. You can find restaurants, autoshops, bathrooms, and comfy pillow shops that are shaped like your girlfriends body. (no really this exists)

I am just letting you know that its a world in and unto itself.,... the uses for the internet, well thats for you to figure out. Just be careful and turn off that computer when the lights go on in the street.

What is the deal?

So I walked into a well known best deal kinda place. It was buzzing with the usual shit you see in a big box electronics store and crowded. I was there to fix something, except i have to wonder. On one side of this wonderfully best deal kinda place are a bunch of computer repair geeks waitng to fix your shit. Now, I wonder, If they are here and they are as certified as me,.. shouldn't they be fixing their own shit? Especially since they have these badly dressed geeks running around touring how good they are at fixing the same fucking computer I was there to handle?
Trust me they aren't the only ones guilty of this.
For one, there is a few offic supply folks who are doing the same thing. Computer repair for you, not for their own shit. Folks, this worries me. If they are so good at fixing shit, why can't they fix their own shit? Really Why?
I seldom complain because this gives me a job and work to do, but honestly it's bunk. If you have resources and want to save money, isn't it a good idea to use what you got if you have it in order to inline production and productivity?
ok,ok,ok, let me explain,...
The computer breaks, you have in house geek fix the fucker thats acted up, then in a couple of hours its done and you're on your way. With me its 2 or 3 days. Lost time, lost "productivity" and so on.

REally its a wonder shit survives in this world.

Of course if this was by design, what happened to the dude who asked the same question I did? ::::GULP!::::::

A small respite tonight

I just finished Dinner. I had great meal of Potatos and chili. I added a little habenero sauce and some Sweet wine. What a meal I was very happy. The combination of Alcohol and carbs made me a little sleepy.
In the process, I had a little dream of a world where there was no computers that broke, and the network of publicly accessed internet had no issues. all phones and cell phones rang and it was without trouble. The Satellite television was functioning with channels I truly wanted and the price for it all was so cheap that all my debt problems were virtually non-existent. All of the trappings of my technology were functioning in perfect harmony and I wanted to buy it all a coke. And keep it company.......

Then I woke up.
All the world came back into focus.
For one moment I was happy, and my gadgets all worked and I was then let down by the fact I was sleeping.

Ok, Ok, OK!!
SUe me Wal- Greens. Your crap is Also flawed and all your commercials still don't impress me!!

AAhhhh!!

I feel much better now. I trashed another commercial.

I was asked about which computer was best again!! Oh SHit,.. I got to get me a new fuckin' job. Pronto!!!

WHO do you think you're trashing?

You have gotten you computer fixed. You like the work by the guy, But Damn it, The computer company was shitty as hell.

So What do you Do?

Fill out the survey you get.

Punish those assholes for giving you a lemon. Call and get you words of complaint in!

Sing out !

Tell the folks involved in the manufacture of you laptop or Desktop that you want to be heard and your machine is unsatisfactory. Talk about how it hurt your inner child and how your lawyer is going to get compensation. YOU WANT ACTION!!!

Sound familiar?


So if you look carefully at the survey, sometimes its asking about the guy who came out and fixed the problem. You know the guy you told how you regret buying this as he fixed the problem? He was great wasn't he? He called and scheduled his time to come out and make it a convenient process for you. He came in at 7 pm on a time he wasn't suppose to or & am. doesn't matter he fixed it but you are mad as hell.

Please note you just got him fired.

He was your survey and you vowed to punish the manufacturer. So you answered negatively. What a joke.

Word of advise and a humble request:

If you are angry at the manufacturer, by all means, CALL THEM. For surveys given, I humbly ask you please read carefully and try to understand what is being asked. If you do not like the manufacturer and the techie who fixed your Freakin' problem was an absolute miracle worker, make sure the survey reflects that. If the words are not clear, Ask to clarify that. Someones job hangs in the balance. The manufacturer Probably won't care, they have other customers.

Just a thought.



I haven't been writing much. I have been fixing a bunch of shit and doing my counts. Next stop is my favorite place to shop. an auction site with deals galore. Well maybe not as much now a days.........

So who has the best computer?

As I am Fixing any PC as of late I get the same damn question out of everyone's mouth about who is the best computer. Please, Someone get a freaking clue. I can't tell you. It's in the orders of my damn company to lie to your face and tell you how good IBM, or Dell OR Sony is,.. OR Apple.

Today I am gonna answer that question. From the field and Who seems the best. (You won't like it at all)

1.) As far as practical,,, Dell takes a front seat to everyone else. As a matter of Fact, I would think that the rest of all the other laptop and desktop makers should take a cue from Dell. Make things as modular as possible, make it accessible and make it quick to fix. I mean SHIT!!! I can clear two Dell laptops in an hour and still have time to eat a decent lunch without the rush. Dell makes it pretty easy to fix even the shittiest of jobs when it comes to repairing a laptop or desktop. I mean this. I can go on a Saturday and get a box of parts and Voilla!! I am done. What a fun job, and in less than an hour in Most cases.

But, I know this has a dark side. and trust me its really dark. Dell makes Shitty parts. This is why I think its easy to fix their damn product. Its shitty up front and breaks. Fast fixes in the mixes, leave reviews that are sixes. I guess Dell wants to be a common household name along with shit that breaks all the time like Black and decker, or Kenmore. (Don't get me started on that shit)

2.)Durable,.. IBM wins there. Their shit is only moderately difficult to get into and can be figured out after one or two times of screwing up a total teardown. But IBMs seem to work even when half their shit is gone. And, their hard drives tends to be ready to pull out and transfer to another PC of like nature to function again in some reincarnated fashion. I am fascinated by this because I can by all means see almost the same design on all their models and yet it has different shit they can do. Example. The T60 and X60 Series are different in that there is a stylus pen on the X series. But the setup and tear down is almost identical. (really it is.)

But look,.. they make a good thing bad by not making it so I can change out all parts (like Dell) and just go. Please someone tell IBM to find a way to just keep whatever system shit on your new boards on there even after test and setup. PLEASE FIX THIS!!!

Worse, the fuckin' tools they have DON'T really work to diagnose a problem. Question WHY IS IT THERE? I think its a marketing ploy to get folks to buy IBM. STOP IT!!!

3.) Performance. Apple Wins here. I like Apple and grew up with one. I made all my kick ass music and pretty artwork on them. Most folks I know who are in graphic design or some pro setting of musicianship have an apple. It's a no brainer. I sometimes wish I had the money to get one,.. alas the price is one of the reason I can't and Apple should take note, they'd have a greater audience if their shit wasn't so fuckin' expensive. Please if your wanting to put away some other company (like Dell) You might want to consider how to make it less expensive to folks who might make bigger and better shit with your product. But alas like their trademark, I know this falls on a deaf and blind inanimate object. Too bad it can't be eaten.

But Apples have a dark side too. They fail at the damnedest of times. I hear from each and every owner about how they got a project or a deadline. What the fuck? Can't you give a warning? Isn't there an error or symptom chart somewhere? Case in point. This guy had an IMAC and it was dead for 2 days because the RAM failed. FOR NO REASON!!! I still can't figure this shit out. Nor, would the extremely helpful tech support. (Really I wont go there right now. That's another diatribe.)

That's my picks for the top three things I think are the best. I know folks will disagree, but I am doing this from a guys point of view who fixes your broken shit and then have the balls to ask me:" So who has the best computer?"

Honestly, I might qualify your question with what I am fixing. If you want performance or durability or just something practical. Here they are for you to read. Please Don't get offended. Please don't ask me that same stupid question. This is my answer and I am doing it OFF DUTY. It is an opinion and frankly its made from hundreds of sorry ass PCs and laptops that people need to break and think: "is mine really worth it?"

Please people, Buy what you want, and I mean this if you are settling, you will regret this. PLUS!! Get the extended warranty. Unlike black and decker and kenmore, your PC will fail when you least expect it, and a good warranty is a great warranty when you need it. Better, it means a visit from a tech (like me) who's gonna pay you a visit and fix it at your convenience. But honestly, try not to ask the stupid question:" So who has the best computer?"

Obviously that means you settled and didn't get what you wanted. If I had MY way, I'd get what I wanted. SO SHOULD YOU! One day I might hear from those who do get what they wanted : "SO what breaks on theses most?" (That goes into another story too)

I hope this answers what I am being asked. If not,.. then please stop asking me!!!!