Bits and pieces that aren’t necessarily tech or computer related.
Eclipses Wisconsin, as well as the rest of the United States, was treated to at least a partial solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. A mere 70-mile wide swath actually experienced a total eclipse– lucky folks. I understand it to be a euphoric, perhaps even …
Dave’s Computer Tips would like everyone to have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday! Thank you one and all! —
Taking America back in 2018 Last week Ubisoft Montreal revealed their new game in the Far Cry Series, to be named rather unsurprisingly Far Cry 5. But what is a little surprising in these enlightened times, is the reaction to the theme and setting of …
In this article from November 2015, How is Social Media Affecting Elections? I referred to Donald Trump as The King of Social Media, for no other reason than he seized on the power of an inflammatory Tweets, as a wide-eyed child might grasp a shiny new toy. As …
Voyage to Spain Fifteen years ago I was lucky enough to experience the adventure of a lifetime when I sailed my 35′ sailing boat from Wales to Spain via Portugal and Gibraltar. The entire voyage took six weeks and included a storm on the first …
Free Information My late Father dabbled in genealogy and my Father-In-Law enjoys genealogy as well. I am continuing where my Father left off and find it very interesting, as do many other people I am sure. Therefore, when I hear of genealogy sites to gather …
Everyone at Dave’s Computer tips would like to welcome you to the beginning of a new year with all the hopes and anticipation that accompany its arrival. We look forward to providing quality articles which are both useful and entertaining. We all thank you for …
Top 10 List For the curious, I’ve compiled a list of the most-viewed articles published by Dave’s Computer Tips in the year 2016. I’ll start with number 11, and work my way up (down?) to number 1. Oops! Did you here me say 11 and …
From everyone at Dave’s Computer Tips, we hope you, your family, and your friends all have a Wonderful Holiday! —
Warning: this article contains no computer tips whatsoever. Pistols at dawn Besides the comings and goings of my troubled customers, the ebb and flow of ordinary life goes on and in the case of the first known residents’ committee meeting was far from ordinary. You …
Knowing what gifts to buy for those important people in our lives can sometimes seem a daunting proposition, like mission impossible. Our very own DCT writer, Sherri, thought a wish list for Christmas 2016 would make for not only an interesting post but could possibly …
What do you do as an alternative when you have just had enough of technology and need a little break? Technology is wonderful and is what I do for a living, but sometimes when I am stressed out and had enough I go to …
Youth I grew up on the banks of the St. Croix River in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The area is a composite of extreme age, exquisite beauty, and invisible danger. Extreme age because the exposed rocks in this area are some of the oldest on the …
If you are a Star Wars fan, what would your name and occupation be in the Star Wars universe? Now you can find out by going to the Star Wars Name Generator. When you get there, you can choose to Make a random name or …
