Erik and Bob take your questions. Cloud based tax firm CCH suffers massive cloud data outage. United Kingdom goes a full week without using coal power. Manhattan apartment users finally get physical keys to their apartments after winning suit over having to use Bluetooth "smart locks. Germany implements first "eHighway" that allows electric vehicles to operate emissions-free. A caller seeks a way to "enlarge" digital pictures that were taken at a lower resolution without them becoming "pixelated" or blocky. A user with a new HP printer has problems with the printer shutting off automatically after 8 hours and disappearing from the network. We discuss the basics of setting up a "static IP address" for the printer to avoid this problem. A helpful caller has a possible solution to the pixelated photo problem that a previous caller had using Adobe Photoshop CC or Adobe Photoshop Elements. A caller switching from DSL to cable Internet service wonders if she should reduce her Internet speed to 30 Megabits. Also, we discuss the advantages of buying a cable modem yourself rather than renting it from the cable provider. We help a listener who has problems with a wireless printer not working correctly by providing instructions on how to set up a static IP address for the printer in his router, similar to a previous caller. A caller with a 3-year-old, seemingly completely "dead" laptop looks for possible fixes and solutions to test the laptop and battery before considering recycling it.
IP address problems continue as a caller has problems with one of his security cameras not working. We provide advice on setting up a "static" IP address in the router as well as changing default passwords to help enhance security. A caller gets advice on getting a Cox-compatible modem and avoid monthly rental fees from the cable company. Igloo Recool offers an earth-friendly, biodegradable alternative to disposable styrofoam coolers. A caller asks if there are ways to get fast fiber optic Internet companies to do business in Connecticut by removing regulatory barriers. We answer a caller's questions about the new Google Pixel 3/3a phones as well as use of phones with in-vehicle Wi-Fi, plus we answer questions on efficient data usage strategies to save money. A caller looks for the best strategy to eliminate cable TV service and "cut the cord" with his cable company. A caller upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 at work wonders why the mouse cursor keeps disappearing. A caller wonders if a home printer needs to have information deleted before he discards his HP Officejet 6700 printer.
