On April 9, 2025 – I decided to change my pharmacy. I been thinking about this for a while, and gave them opportunity to fix their issues. However, I am tired of holding CVS’s hand in them doing their job. I didn’t have the problem until I was moved to CVS after the last Downtown Rite Aid closed. This was a couple of years ago, and I haven’t been at all happy with them. With that said, I am going back to Rite Aid even if I have to take a bus to get there, and a bus back. Read more “New (Hopefully Better) Pharmacy”
Cell2Jack – Very Niche
I recently had someone write me an email telling me that I don’t need a home phone, and I could use a device called Cell2Jack instead. After looking at it, I discovered it is a very niche product, and will not replace my need for a home phone. So why wouldn’t this work? There are a few reasons of why I don’t see this working. I will go into them with this blog posting, and will not consider the device anymore.
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Windows 11 – A Waste
I bought Windows 11 Pro for my Framework 16 notebook computer. I find myself using this new PC that has more RAM, and more storage than my other desktop and notebook combined so much less than either of my other machines. This would imply that there is something wrong with this picture. Why would I not use this what I would consider as a higher end machine more often? This notebook has 64GB of memory, and 2 NVMME drives with a total of 6GB, another 1TB module, and an SD card reader along with 4 USB-C ports. This sounds like a machine that most people will want to use? Read more “Windows 11 – A Waste”
Framework 16 Walkthrough
This blog posting is a walkthrough on what I would do if I could do things the way it should have been done (in my opinion). This is not what I initially did, and therefore, you will learn from my mistakes. Obviously, if you should have any questions, feel free to ask me. I will be happy to provide some insights. This walk through is for the Framework 16 from Frame Work PCs ( https://frame.work ). The Framework 16 is obviously a 16” notebook PC that is modular and upgradeable. With it being upgradable, it is also repairable. If you need to replace the memory, you can use industry standards SODIMM memory (DDR 5 only). You can also upgrade or replace your storage by using NVME drives which is in the shape of a stick of gum. The longer one is a 2280 drive which is 22mm wide × 80mm long. The second drive is a 2230 drive which is 30mm long. Rather than Frame Work deciding on what ports it thinks the majority would need, they created an open standard system in which the ports are inserted into USB standard slots. They call these accessories cards, but they are not cards, and more likely to be thought of as modules.
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First Impressions – Framework 16
This blog posting is my initial review of the Framework 16 notebook computer. I chosen the one with the 7840HS CPU from AMD, with the standard keyboard in addition to the number pad. For modules, I chosen 4 USB-C ports, a 1TB storage module, and an SD card module. I will go into modules a little later in this posting. In addition to the PC, I had to buy memory which I bought 2 × 32GB (64GB) of memory, a 2TB, and 4TB NVME storage drives. The 4TB drive didn’t fit because it was too high (a heatsink). All together, I paid a little more than $3,000 for all purchases. Read more “First Impressions – Framework 16”
First Impressions – Ubuntu
This blog posting is the review of Ubuntu Desktop 24.04. This is the first time I ever made a Linux distribution as my primary OS. There are some things I like about it, and some things I don’t like about it. So far, the OS does almost everything I would need without too much of a fuss. However, that doesn’t make it smooth sailing. As with most Linux OSes, Ubuntu is free, and the download .iso file was 6GB in size. This meant it needed to be installed on a drive that was 8GB or larger to install the OS. Read more “First Impressions – Ubuntu”
UBI, and How It Could Work
This posting is my opinion on Universal Basic Income (hereafter referred to as UBI). The concept of UBI is that everyone deserves a certain minimum amount of money to live well enough. There are a few ways this can be done, but the most popular is that everyone gets UBI. My concept for this plan is that everyone qualifies, but is a means tested. If the person doesn’t have a certain amount of finances available to them, then they will qualify. Once they reached a certain threshold, then they won’t qualify for UBI. Read more “UBI, and How It Could Work”
Expensive Want – Framework 16
I know this might seem strange wanting a Linux or Windows PC when I have an iMac desktop. However, I like the idea and concept of something repairable, and easily upgradeable. This system will even give me an encouragement to try Windows, even if it won’t be my primary system. I don’t see myself as technically inclined, but the instructions they have on their websites makes it look easy enough. So what is the problem, and why is it a want instead of a have? Well, the specs I would want is very expensive. And while I am sure a couple of components are overkill, I would still want to max out the system – therefore giving me a competent machine for longer than the lifetime of the motherboard. Read more “Expensive Want – Framework 16”
Emerson CXSW0555 Clock Radio
This is a clock radio that has a number of features, however – I use it for the most basic of functions. First, it is smart set clock. Second, it is an FM radio. And third, it has a Qi Charging pad. All three of these features are important enough for me to select this clock radio over other choices. I don’t know things like memory, or CPU (yes, they will have one), but none of that is important considering it is a clock radio, and not a computer. Read more “Emerson CXSW0555 Clock Radio”
Why VCF?
Some people will notice the links to my .vcf file, or My VCF. One might wonder what it is, and how does it work? In this blog posting, I will detail what a .vcf is, and how to best use it. With that in mind, I would hope that you would consider providing a .vcf file, if only to a few people. Me personally, I provide my .vcf file to anyone that would want it. I would recommend right away to use your smartphone when going to the .vcf file. This will be explained later in this posting. Read more “Why VCF?”