Travel
Whenever I've raised the subject of air cards some folks say that they have had great service with Verizon. I will probably get a Verizon Mifi, but will never get another air card. The part that plugs into the computer has come a bit loose, and if I want to set the computer on my lap it invariably disconnects. Sometimes I have to push the card so that it isn't angled away from the part that plugs in. USB's may work fine if you can just plug them in, preferably to a desk top, and don't have to move around much. I'm on my 2nd air card in less than 2 years and I don't think I'm that hard on it, so I think the design and the quality are both lacking. The card is simply too heavy to hang on the small plug.
My selection will no doubt be the credit-card size Mifi which doesn't have to be physically connected to the computer. Also in answer to one comment I received, I believe the 3G store sells an antenna for the Mifi, although I don't know if there is a port on the card itself - that would be a negative to me if there is. While I was waiting for delivery of a replacement air card last winter I was able to use a neighbor's Mifi, and it worked fine without her having an antenna.
Finally, in response to one more comment, I don't think the air card sends out a signal that can be picked up on another's computer. For one thing, on the Mac I "turn airport off" when using the air card, so I have no signals coming in or going out. Not sure exactly how the air card works though, from a technical standpoint.
Now for a small plug for Costco. About two weeks ago I started using Muro 128 5% solution in both eyes, 4x a day. I bought it OTC at my regular pharmacy, and it cost $22.50 for 1/2 oz. Since it is OTC I don't get my special BCBS rate but have to pay the entire cost. Today I bought the same drops at a Costco pharmacy for $22.50 - but it was for a full oz. I have switched pharmacies since my visit to the doctor, but I'm wondering if I should just use Costco while I am in the vicinity. I just love that store!
I took a couple of pictures today that I'd like to share. Miss Perpetual Motion does take a break now and then! (That is a little butterfly tattoo on her cheek - easier and quicker than face painting!)
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It's not even 7:30 am and I feel like I've put in a full day - or at least a half day. I woke up early this morning because I'm watching Liam for a couple of hours and need to be at Steve's house before 8:30! The first...
- Jinxed!
First on the list of blogs to read this morning was Rick's. He told a familiar tale, at least one I'm familiar with, of spilling coffee on the desk where his computer is situated. I've replaced a number of keyboards in my time including one...
- Wired Up
I hooked up the desktop computer today because I wanted to print part of an excel spreadsheet, hiding some columns and extending the width of others. I can't seem to do anything with the Mac version of Excel. I still don't have a computer desk,...
- Sandisk Extreme Pro - The Fastest Microsd
There was a time my wife and I used to pack even the cat when going on a trip. Well, we never actually had a cat, so no fur babies were harmed, but if we had, she would have taken Fluffy with us too. But these days we try to pack as light as possible....
- Jet Fuel Price Monitor
The price of jet fuel up 69.3% in one year. Link: Jet Fuel Price Monitor. We are all complaining about sky high airfares, but will we soon be complaining there are not many airlines still in business? When purchasing airline tickets, make sure you pay...
Travel
Air cards; Costco
Whenever I've raised the subject of air cards some folks say that they have had great service with Verizon. I will probably get a Verizon Mifi, but will never get another air card. The part that plugs into the computer has come a bit loose, and if I want to set the computer on my lap it invariably disconnects. Sometimes I have to push the card so that it isn't angled away from the part that plugs in. USB's may work fine if you can just plug them in, preferably to a desk top, and don't have to move around much. I'm on my 2nd air card in less than 2 years and I don't think I'm that hard on it, so I think the design and the quality are both lacking. The card is simply too heavy to hang on the small plug.
My selection will no doubt be the credit-card size Mifi which doesn't have to be physically connected to the computer. Also in answer to one comment I received, I believe the 3G store sells an antenna for the Mifi, although I don't know if there is a port on the card itself - that would be a negative to me if there is. While I was waiting for delivery of a replacement air card last winter I was able to use a neighbor's Mifi, and it worked fine without her having an antenna.
Finally, in response to one more comment, I don't think the air card sends out a signal that can be picked up on another's computer. For one thing, on the Mac I "turn airport off" when using the air card, so I have no signals coming in or going out. Not sure exactly how the air card works though, from a technical standpoint.
Now for a small plug for Costco. About two weeks ago I started using Muro 128 5% solution in both eyes, 4x a day. I bought it OTC at my regular pharmacy, and it cost $22.50 for 1/2 oz. Since it is OTC I don't get my special BCBS rate but have to pay the entire cost. Today I bought the same drops at a Costco pharmacy for $22.50 - but it was for a full oz. I have switched pharmacies since my visit to the doctor, but I'm wondering if I should just use Costco while I am in the vicinity. I just love that store!
I took a couple of pictures today that I'd like to share. Miss Perpetual Motion does take a break now and then! (That is a little butterfly tattoo on her cheek - easier and quicker than face painting!)
-
It's not even 7:30 am and I feel like I've put in a full day - or at least a half day. I woke up early this morning because I'm watching Liam for a couple of hours and need to be at Steve's house before 8:30! The first...
- Jinxed!
First on the list of blogs to read this morning was Rick's. He told a familiar tale, at least one I'm familiar with, of spilling coffee on the desk where his computer is situated. I've replaced a number of keyboards in my time including one...
- Wired Up
I hooked up the desktop computer today because I wanted to print part of an excel spreadsheet, hiding some columns and extending the width of others. I can't seem to do anything with the Mac version of Excel. I still don't have a computer desk,...
- Sandisk Extreme Pro - The Fastest Microsd
There was a time my wife and I used to pack even the cat when going on a trip. Well, we never actually had a cat, so no fur babies were harmed, but if we had, she would have taken Fluffy with us too. But these days we try to pack as light as possible....
- Jet Fuel Price Monitor
The price of jet fuel up 69.3% in one year. Link: Jet Fuel Price Monitor. We are all complaining about sky high airfares, but will we soon be complaining there are not many airlines still in business? When purchasing airline tickets, make sure you pay...