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I did not expect to be doing a Blog today other than to warn that Blogs might be lacking for a bit.... But, things have changed...
My computer guru bailed on me this morning so I went to Memory Express on my own to investigate a new, faster computer.
The first thing I found out is that my guru had mislead me on several things that were semi-critical to me... He had said that moving my existing hard drives into my new tower might allow me to salvage most of my programs like my PhotoShop, Topaz AI, and maybe keep Windows 10.... My knowledgeable sales guy (14 years at Memory Express) was straightforward,... there is no avoiding Windows 11 nowadays, Windows 10 support is being withdrawn, and installing competing systems may screw everything up... I will have to somehow re-install all my programs. It won't be the first time.....
I had unplugged and brought down my old tower so they could transfer my hard drives but it was recommended to keep the old tower as a temporary resource, and backup.
After an hour of discussing scenarios and options, I opted to go with a recommended custom-built computer with a few added peripherals that I wanted, i.e. a CD drive, and triple the USB ports, powerful video card and 32GB of Ram and 2TB HardDrive... and 4 years of in-store warranty with free annual checkup. This machine should just hum...........
So the total damage is $2,206 but it hopefully will do everything I want quickly and efficiently,... and it will likely be my last computer... so we are crossing our fingers...
So, I came home and managed to re-hookup the old computer instead of using the old laptop which I had painstakingly synced and backed up program information last night... Gosh, I hope I can learn to tolerate Windows 11...
Then I grabbed my 3 books to return to the Library on the Gio. There is so much construction to dodge everywhere,.. a complete nuisance of what should be a restful summer.
Since I was in the area, and hungry, I went to Mister Donair in Canada Place and ordered 6 standard beef donairs, 1 to eat right away, and 5 to go, so I always have a backup excellent quick meal in the freezer....
Time to rest... I was up too early again this morning...
I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.
Al
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