My Memories
I wish I had something from my parents that told their story. Sure, I remember a little that they told me as I was growing up. There are old photo albums but they are mostly pictures of people I do not know. Back then there […]
Off Topic
Bits and pieces that aren’t necessarily tech or computer related.
Looking Back At My Early DCT Articles
I was first approached by Dave, the man responsible for Dave’s Computer Tips’ existence, back in December 2013 following a post I had made in the blog forum. I’m not sure what the post was about, but I’m pretty sure I must have ranted about
The Rise Of Cancel Culture, Other Social Media Phenomena
There really is no limit to what people will take offence to in the ‘woke’ culture we live in today. However, before I proceed, I must point out that this article is only vaguely related to computer tips, but it will have some reference
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Argentina Imposes 60% Taxes On Digital Purchases
The Argentine economy continues to lurch from one crisis to another and several months ago draconian currency controls were introduced in order to discourage people from either acquiring greenbacks or indeed making digital purchases from companies outside the country. Many have turned to the black
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Top 10 Most Viewed DCT Articles In 2020
It is nearing the end of a remarkable year. I think many of us are happy it is almost over; it hasn’t been a particularly happy time. There has been one good thing, though, that benefits not only our readers but DCT, as well. Our
Are Modern Communications Ruining The English Language?
I often cringe at the incorrect spelling and grammar I come across regularly in posts and comments across forums and social media. I’m not sure if this has eventuated because of the abbreviated language often used in messages these days or because of poor schooling.
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Mystery Solved – The Exclusive Website
Yesterday morning, I finally got into the Exclusive Website. Read: Mystery – The Exclusive Website And as one commenter stated, not much to see. It’s a black page that states, You are in the website. It only has three clickable links: The first is at
Happy Thanksgiving!
The contributors to Dave’s Computer Tips would like to extend our best wishes for all of you on this Thanksgiving day. Be safe during these trying times and above all, be kind to one another. —
Social Media Bans The Voicing Of Different Opinions
Twitter has announced that David Icke, the British conspiracy theorist, has been permanently banned from its network. This follows his earlier bans from both YouTube and Facebook for apparently posting misinformation about the Covid 19 virus. Other notable bans and suspensions include Professor Jordan Peterson
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Suppliers In Argentina Unable To Quote Prices
Devaluation In All But Name Here we go again, in what seems for many Argentines, a recurring nightmare, with the spectre of 2001 ever-present and hanging over the country like the sword of Damocles. That was the year when the country entered the record books
Riddle Me This
Enough of the computers, let’s take a break. Let’s keep our brains busy doing something else. Like riddles. Here are six. I don’t think they are too hard. Comment with what you think the answers are and in a week or so I’ll tell you
A Day In The Life Of A PC Technician – Day 14
Computer repair work is filtering in again now that quarantine has been relaxed a tad. However, I’m not going into customers’ houses and am combining it with my motorcycle courier service, so in many ways, it’s the best of both worlds. Naturally, I charge for
Mystery – The Exclusive Website
Exclusive Website Here’s a quick and odd one for you. The Exclusive Website. Only allow 1 visitor at a time. Otherwise, you have to wait in line. The site tells you how many are in front of you. What’s behind the site, I have no
A Day In The Life Of A Motorcycle Courier – Part Four
Brazilian Food To Go Last month I was called by a wealthy client to deliver Brazilian meals to 26 different addresses within Buenos Aires. My first thought was that it was going to be a nice little earner and if given the time, I could
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