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Gareth Spicer is a formidable technician and service provider. He bailed me out when my antique iBook G4 crashed. I was lazy and complacent about backing up my files. I was living in a fantasy world. I paid dearly--$400.
Along with all my vital docs and spreadsheets, Gareth was even able to bring back my Internet bookmarks, which I didn't think would be possible. The $400 was painful, but having my precious files recovered was priceless. If you think you can find a better deal, I say good luck with that.
Gareth is very busy, so don't expect him to schmooze. He's busy because dependable, rock-solid providers are hard to find. He graciously took time to answer some questions while pausing every minute to take phone calls.
What's the best way to back up your files? It doesn't matter! Just back 'em up! How simple is that? I'm using a 32GB thumb stick. Now that I know how easy it is, I feel like a complete idiot for having to come to Gareth in the first place. I'm gradually becoming tech savvy! I use Google calendar to send me a daily reminder: Backup!
BATTERY MYSTERY SOLVED
Gareth knows how to talk to a tech simpleton like me. He's very patient and understanding. I asked him about the laptop battery dilemma. For years people have told me Don't leave your laptop plugged in. Unplug it, discharge the battery, then plug it back in. When it's charged, unplug it again.
It sounds so impractical. It turns out the "plug and unplug" crowd are right. In as little as six months, Gareth says, you can ruin a laptop battery by leaving it plugged in. My iBook battery wouldn't hold a charge for more than a few minutes.
Gareth's solution is idiotically simple. Just take the battery out when you're not using it! Laptop batteries are easily removed. If you're working at your desk, run the laptop from house current. Slide the battery in when you're on the move. Now I know why so many laptop users are frantic to find an outlet. They've worn out their batteries. Just remember where you put your battery! I keep mine in my laptop case.
You can save a few bucks by doing your own demo work. Lucinda, the mechanical one in the family, tore apart the useless iBook in no time and dragged out the hard drive.
If you don't need the latest and greatest in technology consider getting a refurbished machine from Amazon. I got a perfectly good MacBook for $400. It has Microsoft office etc. Everything I need.
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