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08/30/2025

Celebrating the 20th birthday of this underpowered, heavy and bulky, but long lasting laptop!

I'll always remember when it was running Windows, a long long time ago, and I got that infamous blue screen of death. And I followed the procedures to the letter of trying to reset and reinstall the Windows operating system of the day. I don't know how I managed to be so patient, but I let it run through its paces for probably 36 hours. And suddenly, it was back.

Over the years, while it could still run Windows, it got significantly slower. This, despite a couple of key hardware upgrades this old beast would tolerate. So with its ancient processor and puny amount of RAM, I made the decision to have Linux installed. All things considered, it runs quite well under Linux, and I'm a happy camper to have kept it.

03/09/2025

My 19-year old(!) Pavilion laptop, rocking . Thanks to for installing and troubleshooting the latest OS!
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12/18/2024

My thanks to , the super computer doctor that he is, for un-hacking my bestie laptop. Jenette purrs like she's got back all nine lives, and maybe a spare or two.
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Thorough, trustworthy (and quick) service. Always. Go MCK Computers!
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11/29/2024

My ! Next, my 💪

11/29/2024

Yes, has (and has the companion app to that), but in my experience - this is what my screen capture shows - if you have a device, is the better way to go. You can expand its window to full-screen, and in doing that, work with any Android app in a much bigger space, doing things you normally can do with multiple windows.
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03/22/2023

A bit 'hidden', but definitely a treasure. Are you in the area? This cafe is no more than 5 minutes along the Donway West from Don Mills. The proprietor is a wonderful man, service plus. Food and ambience is always great. Stop by... Experience it for yourself, or take it away with you.
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09/07/2022

The importance of good, thorough cannot be underestimated. And on that note, I'm happy to say that all of my students are already listening!

07/19/2021

Yes, despite earlier statements from Microsoft, there will be a ! You can learn more from their most recent post (link below), which includes a short video.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/06/24/introducing-windows-11/?ocid=AID3031635&utm_issue=July2021

07/19/2021

Though Microsoft had at one point said there would be no further versions--i.e., no further 'numbers'--in terms of Windows, well, that has happened. Okay by me, as what I've seen seems like fun. They'll probably begin their rollout of this fall. Want to know more? Check out this link, which includes a brief video if you'd rather experience the news that way:

At a time when the PC is playing a more central role in our lives, Windows 11 is designed to bring you closer to what you love.

12/06/2020

Whether someone with several hats in the business ring, or somebody like myself who has a very small business and who teaches college students, we have to work in time for fitness. I struggled through a small run today of approximately 2.5 k, but I am happy just to have gotten out there on a very sunny day, and faced up to the elements (0* C, with a windchill of -6* C).
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However you worked in your fitness, stay well, stay strong, and stay safe!
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