Category Archives: Technology

Been using the Samsung Pay service (app?) and I think it’s pretty cool

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Joel

With my new Galaxy S7 in hand (and in Philadelphia), I took the opportunity to try out the newish Samsung Pay mobile payment app/service. Normally I wouldn’t be all that interested, but Samsung was running a promotion through 3/31. If … Continue reading →

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Another USB outlet successfully installed

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Joel

I replaced another power outlet with one that has USB ports in the house today on my day off. This one is on my side of the bed so I can charge my stuff without needing to reach over my … Continue reading →

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Our solar panel system is officially up and running. Huzzah!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Joel

Since last we spoke, the Ipes were patiently waiting for our township to provide their certificate of approval, so that we could complete the rest of the process, and then turn the system on officially. It took more than the … Continue reading →

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I upgraded the home PC to Windows 10 Home edition and I’m liking it

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Joel

I am crossing off items on the task list with a vengeance. A small amount of vengeance. With determination? I’m trying, people! It has been much delayed, but I made time this week to begin identifying and backing up any … Continue reading →

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Update on our solar panel system

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Joel

We had the township inspector come over yesterday to inspect the solar panel installation. I wasn’t there, but I was informed that the inspection included the brackets & mounts on our roof, and the electrical work. Trinity Solar is coordinating … Continue reading →

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Diary of a solar panel installation – Day 3

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Joel

By the end of Day 3, we have 33 panels installed! I now have to find out about next steps to get the house in Production mode.

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Diary of a solar panel installation – Day 2

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Joel

Day 2 of the solar panel install. I had hoped that the solar panel installation would be completed by today. When I came home, I saw that while they finished most of the electrical work, including installing the inverter in the … Continue reading →

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Diary of a solar panel installation – Day 1

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Joel

The big day arrived – Day 1 of our solar panel installation. Originally promised to us as one day job, it is now stretching into a three day job. Oh well, I’d rather they do it right, no matter how long it … Continue reading →

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You can order Vengeance by mail

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Joel

After many moons, I am finally upgrading the memory in our home PC. We’ve moving on up from 8 GB to 16 GB. Oooh aaaah. Next upgrade after this is Windows 10.

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Upgraded our Verizon FiOS speeds to 75 Mbps up, 75 Mbps down

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Joel

A ha! Made some changes to our Verizon FiOS services yesterday, removed some channels, and used part of the savings to bump up our internet to from 50/50 to 75 Mbps up, 75 Mbps down. This will be a big help, … Continue reading →

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