Tag Archive: Computing

New Off Grid Internet Guide Released

Getting Internet in remote locations used to have one solution, satellite service. Now you can have quality cellular and broadband service in many surprising places. The Off Grid Internet Booster system describes the best way to investigate, test, measure, and purchase the right equipment for this option.

Finally there is help for those who would like to set up broadband Internet service in their remote home or cabin.  Instructions and guidance on using and installing cellular boosters has been either too technical for the average consumer, or overly optimistic to sell

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Firefox: Lazy Bookmark Tip

Part of the ‘”energy efficient” involves saving and using power resources wisely.  When using your PC saving time is saving energy.  We all have a fixed budget of 24 hours a day and can’t buy anymore, so saving time is what today’s tip is all about.  I shared this tip with a new ISP customer who was relatively new to the Internet.  She was so delighted with this tip, she insisted on paying a little extra!  Ding!  I’ll bet you may like it too.

For our Internet experience to have any value we need a map.  The Internet is a big place and being able to quickly return to important sites is very useful.  Search engines like Google are helpful, but having your own personal map or bookmarks is most valuable.  I enjoy using Mozilla Firefox as my primary Internet browser and

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Our Real Life Internet Phone Experience

Being able to make phone calls using the internet has come a long way since 2003.  Companies like Vontage and Packet8 have made this service very usable.  Now Comcast, Cox, and Roadrunner cable TV systems offer their own phone service.  If you are off grid  / remote living, you don’t care much about cable companies and their offerings, but depending on the kind and quality of Internet connection you have, Internet phone technology can make a big difference.

First, the bad news. 

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