Computer Tips for Travelers

by Jim Guld, www.GeeksOnTour.com:
“…any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clarke
Connecting a Single Computer
For the RV traveler, Internet connectivity is a lifeline.  Connecting even a single computer to the Internet can be a daunting experience.  Everything needs to be configured properly for it to work.
There are three ways for RV travelers to [...]

RV Rallies present major issues for Internet Access.  Rarely is Wi-Fi provided throughout the rally grounds, and, when you try to use your Cellular provider for data, you may find it doesn’t work so well. That was our experience at the FMCA SE Area rally last week in Brooksville, FL.  At times like these I [...]

Jim just bought a Droid smartphone and he’ll be able to read and write his email on that little device now. So, what does he do when he’s sitting at his computer and sees the same email sitting in his Outlook inbox? He’s using the web-based Gmail program to read all his mail on [...]

by Chris Guld, www.GeeksOnTour.com
Jim and I are always learning about new technology – it’s what we’ve done since the early 80s – and there is plenty to keep us occupied.  But, 2009 has been remarkable when it comes to the proliferation of useful technology tools.
There’s something qualitatively different this year about technology and gadgets.  People [...]