I've been running Windows Home Server for a few years. Very stable. Lately it's been giving me fits.
The server is mainly busy recording video from the 7 security cameras. It also backs up all photos locally and online. Sometimes it locks up. I think it's the security software.
I am debating building a small dedicated security camera computer. The software is great, but the number of cameras really puts a load on the CPU. I think I could get it done for under $250. Hmmm.
My dad still digs his Ipad.
My MPG in my Prius has gone down to 44.5. I think it's lack of driving. With me being on the road 4-5 days a week the car sits a lot. Gas does evaporate. I'm still only buying gas once a month. Kelli is getting 51MPG. Of course her car is newer. Eh.
We are still loving Verizon 4G LTE.
Next big vacation is coming up. A week in New York....in the summer. Should be good.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Pimping my dad's tech
In the last week I've "pimped" my dad's technology.
He hasn't had a cellphone in years. I added him to our Verizon plan. I got him a LG Octane. A mostly basic feature phone. It does open up to reveal a second touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard. Don't think he'll ever need it.
Saturday we traveled down to spend the day.
His current computer is about 2 years old. It's one I built it. It was decent for it's time. Now antiquated.
I thought long and hard about buying him an Imac. Most of what he does is browse the Internet and a little email. An Imac would be overkill. I thought about simply upgrading his current computer. Eh.
My dad is now the owner of an IPad.
In his 65 years on earth I think he has only used a touchscreen on ATM's.
I was worried it would be too much for him.
After pondering what apps would be easy and useful to him I loaded it up with:
CNN for Ipad
ESPN Scorecenter XL
USA Today
Flipboard
Netflix
Pandora
Two Slot Machine games
Angry Birds
After about 10 minutes he was using it like a pro. He was amazed at how fast it worked and the content he could view.
I bought him the Apple Keyboard for Ipad dock. Just in case he wanted to use the Ipad as a "computer". Not sure if he will ever use it, but it's there.
Next month I am going to go down and show him the app store and possibly port his home phone to Google Voice.
He hasn't had a cellphone in years. I added him to our Verizon plan. I got him a LG Octane. A mostly basic feature phone. It does open up to reveal a second touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard. Don't think he'll ever need it.
Saturday we traveled down to spend the day.
His current computer is about 2 years old. It's one I built it. It was decent for it's time. Now antiquated.
I thought long and hard about buying him an Imac. Most of what he does is browse the Internet and a little email. An Imac would be overkill. I thought about simply upgrading his current computer. Eh.
My dad is now the owner of an IPad.
In his 65 years on earth I think he has only used a touchscreen on ATM's.
I was worried it would be too much for him.
After pondering what apps would be easy and useful to him I loaded it up with:
CNN for Ipad
ESPN Scorecenter XL
USA Today
Netflix
Pandora
Two Slot Machine games
Angry Birds
After about 10 minutes he was using it like a pro. He was amazed at how fast it worked and the content he could view.
I bought him the Apple Keyboard for Ipad dock. Just in case he wanted to use the Ipad as a "computer". Not sure if he will ever use it, but it's there.
Next month I am going to go down and show him the app store and possibly port his home phone to Google Voice.
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