My life, as much as I resist it, is full of technology. I can’t help it; it’s both my business, and something I enjoy.
I like to imagine that technology is a form of art, that it is creative, and when people look at technology it inspires and is thought provoking.

But I hate keyboards.
They are one of the most ugly things (read: input devices) ever made.

Yet, for some people, they are inspiring.
Have a look at these images:

Hard to type your password if you leave it in the sun

They Speak The Truth!

Ctrl-Alt-Del your ass

EL1333 / Athlon 2.8GHz / 2GB / 320GB / DVDRW / Win 7 HP + 20" LCD, Speakers, Keyboard & Mouse

This week we have an exceptional computer bundle, valid in Auckland only, and only until the 28th.

The bundle is a full home computer kit, with a technician to come out and set it up, install printers, set up any existing email accounts, and anything else within their 1 hour on site, so that it is ready to use immediately.

The Acer eMachine® EL1333, featuring Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System.

Also featuring an AMD Athlon LE-1660 2.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB Hard Drive and a 20″ LCD Monitor, also included are Desktop Speakers, a Keyboard and Mouse.
Includes: 1 Hour of a Technician for system setup.

One year warranty.
Features
# CPU: AMD Athlon LE-1660 2.8GHz
# RAM: 2GB DDR2
# HDD: 320GB
# 20″ Widescreen LCD
# Desktop Speakers
# Keyboard & Mouse

Total value of this bundle is $1446 + GST
But this week it is: $999 + GST
If you are interested in this bundle, call us on 0800 438 484

(Bundle available only while stocks last)

Computers are complicated beasts. It’s easy to forget how many millions of delicate parts get stuck together to form a business computer, each with their own quirks. The complexity multiplies when you start to use them with other similarly tricky technology, like printers and servers.
So when one little part breaks down, wears out, or doesn’t like being connected to other parts, things tend to fail; Backups don’t run, critical files are lost or deleted or the printer won’t spit out that presentation document you really absolutely need now.
It can lose your business work hours, money and even clients.
These frustrating and often costly situations aren’t unexpected. Think about your system as a small child – leave it alone for too long and it’ll start breaking things. The trick is to minimise the impact on your business by preparing for these technological temper tantrums.
The best way to do this is budgeting for maintenance, upgrades and monitoring. It doesn’t have to cost the world and will save you money in the long run.

Computer Anxiety questionnaire, test yourself. Email it back in to me:  jamie@getithere.co.nz

Taming the beast