Another New Forum, Computer technology

[JB4310]

Not to be a "stick in the mud", but hundreds of very good computer forums already exist. Especially since Computer Technology covers a LOT of territory. I'd be wary of trying to be all things to all people.
Mike

Well I was worried about how vast the subject of CT is, but I'm talking about the basics for the folks who are just trying to stay up to date, keep their machines running smoothly etc.

For some of us, joining a computer forum would be intimidating since most of those are for the geeks. I do google searchs to help with my techno issues, but man there is alot of crap out there to sift through.
Since we're already part of this TBN community I think you would/could get help from members you already know and in ways geared to your own speed.

I just counted ~90 forums now, I only particapate in 10 or so, if someones not interested in a particular subject they don't go there.

I said it's a no brainer cause even if you're not interested in snow plowing or welding etc, the one thing that links us all together is this technology.

Like I said, Just a thought. I'm doing pretty good right now but just recently went through some hectic times. With 3 growing students and 5 computer users in the house I faced a few challanges.

1) My first laptops, got 2 of them last fall.
2) My first home/ small office network
3) my first experiance with windows 7, latest versions of MS Office

Any one of these issues not a big deal but because it all came at once it caused some anxiety for sure.

JB.

 

[kjung17]

JB,
Now I understand. I'm a long way from a computer expert. I did recently upgrade my technology situation at the house. Being in a rural area, I have always struggled to get a decent internet connection. We researched the dish style system and tested several different wireless devices. We went with the Sprint overdrive wireless hotspot device. Got us a shiny, new ASUS laptop. Paired it with an HP wireless/ internet printer. The internet connection is fast enough to support more than one user. It can support up to 5 users. The ASUS has the i3 processor and Windows 7. Very satisfied, so far. Another cool feature of the printer is the ability to print from my phone via bluetooth or internet. Pretty amazing stuff for those of us that grew up with 3 channels on the TV and Pong was the cool new video game.

 

[JB4310]

JB,
Now I understand. I'm a long way from a computer expert. I did recently upgrade my technology situation at the house. Being in a rural area, I have always struggled to get a decent internet connection. We researched the dish style system and tested several different wireless devices. We went with the Sprint overdrive wireless hotspot device. Got us a shiny, new ASUS laptop. Paired it with an HP wireless/ internet printer. The internet connection is fast enough to support more than one user. It can support up to 5 users. The ASUS has the i3 processor and Windows 7. Very satisfied, so far. Another cool feature of the printer is the ability to print from my phone via bluetooth or internet. Pretty amazing stuff for those of us that grew up with 3 channels on the TV and Pong was the cool new video game.

Well I can't print from my phone but my new Toshiba has the i3 and Win 7 as well, My sons HP is the same. When I finaly upgrade something I go for the best at the time so there's no second guessing. The prices are so reasonable now compared to just a few years ago.

I have a cable modem and an old pc on my network along with an older (non wireless) all in one printer, with some help I got the old printer to work with the network. Now we can all print or fax from pc as well as laptops.

With your service coming from cell phone company does that mean you get internet anywhere you get cell service?

JB.

 

[troutsqueezer]

>With your service coming from cell phone company does that mean you get internet anywhere you get cell service?

Basically, but the kind of service you get depends on the strength of your connection. If the cell tower is too far away you get dial up speeds. If you are around about 9 miles or less from the cell tower and not in a valley you can get 3G (mobile broadband) in most places. If you are slightly further out you can still get 3G quality if you use a Yagi antenna like I do and have line of sight to the cell tower, or close to it.

 

[tugboat-2]

My particular area of the country does not have access to high-speed as yet. Oh we have government promises but nothing so far, so its very slow. But I too am rather slow,.. in that I am far from computer literate. Any forums seem to talk way over my head.

Therefore,.. I too would welcome a Computer Forum of our own where any instructions to do a simple repair or adjustment,... would sound more like the instruction to fix an "older" tractor (before they got computerized),.. so a guy like me could actually understand what someone might be suggesting.

Then if I didn't grasp it the first time,... I wouldn't get the feeling someone was getting impatient with this jerk (me),.. but wouldn't mind taking the time to go over it a few times if necessary till we were both happy!!!

OR, . . do they have a Computer Forum for us older, slower PC illiterate guys who tried to pick it up later in life,.. and are still runnin' along side the train tryin' hard to grab on? (Heck my granbabies crawled right up on a laptop the day they were born,.. and are now drivin' the darn train!!!) Embarrassing!

So you can count me in!!
CHEERS !
. . tug

 

[Muhammad]

Things like computers and electronics can be discussed in the related topics forum.

 

[/pine]

I just would hope that we don't get the type of advice that is way over our heads

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[JDgreen227]

Things like computers and electronics can be discussed in the related topics forum.

I agree that there are not enough threads and posts here on TBN to warrant a new forum. I consider myself reasonably well informed on the subject of computers, etc. but I come to TBN for discussions about tractors and machinery, not technology.