Category Archives: Technology

Computers and electronics

iPhone is Not for Dummies

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Sheila Moss

“Open it.” He said, handing me a small box. It isn’t my birthday and it is too early for Christmas. The box had an apple with a bite out of it on front. Even I knew what that logo meant. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Apple phone, Cell phone, Electronic Gadgets, email, Phone, Safari, Text messages, Tiny keyboard | 6 Comments

A Shooting Spree

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Sheila Moss

“Bang! Pow! Take that, you good for nothing box of bolts!” My friend Kathy tells a story about getting angry with her computer and shooting it. Kathy tells some wild tales and it is hard to know when it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Aggravation, Appliances, Broken appliances, Elvis's TV, Frustrations, guns, Non-working, RIP, Shooting | 2 Comments

One Day at a Time with AT&T

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Thinking of changing network providers? This is my experience based on the 12-Step Program. Hopefully, your “improvement” will go more smoothly. Step 1 – Admit you are powerless over your cable company. What used to be a mere pittance for … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Broadband, Cable connection, Computer network, Computer support, Innovation, Internet update, Technical frustration, Updating cable service, Wifi, Wireless network | 1 Comment

My, What Big Teeth You Have

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Let’s get this straight right from the beginning, we are not talking about a tooth in someone’s mouth, we are talking about a Bluetooth in someone’s ear. If you think it sounds like some sort of deformity, you are probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Bluetooth, cell phones, Communication, Earbuds, electronics, Headphones, Innovation | 8 Comments

The New Computer System

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Our office is getting a new computer system. Those responsible, called “The Team,” are so proud of it you’d think they created a new solar system — in six days instead of seven. There hasn’t been so much hoop-la about … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology, Work Humor | Tagged Communication, Computer literate, computers, End users, Information overload, Information technology, Innovation, IT, software, Systems, Training | 3 Comments

A Star Lady is Hiding in the Car

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Some time ago, I wrote a column about GPS, the global positioning system in cars. It’s a navigation system that can help you find your way from point to point by using an electronic mapping system – to explain for … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor, Technology | Tagged Car Accessories, cars, Emergencies, Emergency System, Future, GPS, One Star, Standard Equipment | 2 Comments

Who? Me? Addicted to the Computer?

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Addicted to the computer? Who? Me? I’ll admit that I’ve been reading email when I should be mopping the floor, browsing online auctions when I should be doing laundry, surfing websites when I should be fixing dinner, but that doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged addictions, Computer, email, internet, web | Leave a comment

When You’ve Gotta Glow

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I read an article in the paper about some scientists in Taiwan who had biogenetically engineered three green pigs that glow in the dark. Apparently this was big news at the time, but some of us are a bit slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Technology | Tagged Biogenetics, Brave New World, Fluorescence, Genetic altering, Genetic engineering, Glo-in-the-dark, Glowing animals, Glowing mice, Green monkey, Green pigs, Jellyfish | Leave a comment

Self-Service World

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Sheila Moss

An acquaintance of mine mentioned how much he hated standing in line at the convenience market to pay for gas. Invariably there is someone buying lottery tickets and three packs of cigarettes — and then scratching off the tickets before … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Southern Humor, Technology | Tagged ATM, Automated System, Bankcards, Card scanner, Checkout, Credit card, Digital scanner, Machines, Money machine, Pay at the pump, Self-service, Southern | 1 Comment

In the Pink

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I’ve never understood people’s thing with cell phones. I don’t care what kind of cell phone I have. I don’t care if it is a smart phone or a brick. I don’t care if it can take pictures or access … Continue reading →