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I love tech. It’s no secret. If there’s a new computer or gadget, chances are good that I’d love to get my hands on it and play with it. I just can’t get enough of tech. When it comes to computers I believe that there’s room for everyone, and everyone can learn from everyone else. The biggest downside to tech for me for a long time was the cables. If you’ve ever networked an office (which I have) or even your home you probably shuddered when it came time to deal with cables. It’s amazing how a bunch of cables behind a desk that never get touched can turn into spaghetti over time. The thought of having to work around those cables is not a pleasant one.
We’ve had internet in my home for many, many years. For many of those years a router of some sort was involved. You know how they always say restart the computer if you’re having a computer issue? Well the same principle applies if you’re having an issue with your internet connection. First two things you do are restart the computer and then the router. The last time I had to call Verizon for an issue with my FIOS I had to tear my desk apart. The computer had to be moved, which traditionally has always been easier said then done. Then I had to access the router and cables. I couldn’t tell what cable was what. I almost pulled the computer off the desk in an effort to move it without disconnecting things. It ended up requiring two phone calls to get the internet up and running again that time. The whole thing was simply nauseating.
That being said, when my internet connection stopped working on me yesterday you might think I got upset. Not this time. No need to bite my tongue. No need to channel my inner yogi. No need for anything.
See the Intel AIO PC there? I’m referring to the HP Envy Rove 20 All-In-One Computer on the right side of my desk.
When I called Verizon and they told me that I had to access the router I didn’t bat an eye. Literally. I simply unplugged the ac adapter from the lower left corner and slid the Envy Rove forward.
Voila le router.
I was easily able to access the router and had plenty of room to see how many lights were on and what color they were and so on and so forth. Getting my internet working again only required one phone call. I didn’t even have to turn off my computer. I have never had a computer by any brand that could do that.
I have really enjoyed using the Intel AIO. Networking is no longer a nauseating experience.
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It’s nice to know when your tech functions like you want it to!
It would be so nice to avoid the shut downs. We don’t lose connection very often but it’s SO frustrating when we do because I always have so much going on at once that I have to save everything and close everything first and then start everything back up so its such a time suck.
Too bad an apple version isn’t in he works….
I hate having to shut down restart. or unplug, count to five and restart. Good to know.
Sometimes technology can be so good and others times so bad. The HP Envy Rove 20 All-In-One Computer looks nice.
I too am annoyed by my spaghetti cables, its very frustrating to navigate around.
This sounds excellent for someone who lives in a city area. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I live in a strategic rural area. My home is the place where our little rural internet company rebroadcast right from our home. This means we get free internet at their highest speed. Not complaining here.
Impressive enough to show and tell my hunny.