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March 25, 2016
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[Updated] Windows 10 Advice – and how to stop the auto update

I’m getting a lot of questions on Windows 10 and whether to update or not, so here’s my stance on the issue in just a few words No matter what version of Windows you’re on, please stay there until after the … Continue reading

March 17, 2016
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Apex 3.7.6 Update / Antivirus Causing Error

Advice below is as-is without any kind of warranty or guarantee. Written: March 17, 2016 If you’re updating / installing / reinstalling the latest version of Apex (3.7.6), you may see an error “The system cannot find the file specified”

March 3, 2016
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Time and Technology

In less than 300 words.. I was going to pick on a particular segment of Precision Ag, but I think producers saying “I don’t have time for this” holds bigger weight than that. Time is money no matter what segment, … Continue reading

February 16, 2016
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Keeping up with Technology News

On occasion I get asked  “How do you know all that?” or “How can I keep up with all the changing technology” (not saying I know it all, because I most definitely do not). The answer is simple: I read. A … Continue reading

February 14, 2016
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Non-Farm Tech Tools: Remote Desktop Software

This is the third post in a series I’m doing on apps and software services that are not particularly designed for Agriculture, but could be very useful to many in the field (sometimes literally in the field). The Problem While many … Continue reading

February 6, 2016
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The Great Debate.. On Big Data

Will Big Data make you money? Is Big Data worth your time and effort? I already wrote once on how we need to get the small and simple information right before moving onto the more complex items, but I want … Continue reading

January 30, 2016
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Non-Farm Tech Tools: Notes and Lists with Google Keep

This is the second post in a series I’m doing on apps and software services that are not particularly designed for Agriculture, but could be very useful to many in the field (sometimes literally in the field)   The Problem … Continue reading

January 17, 2016
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Basics of Wifi on the Farm

We’re all becoming more reliant on internet connectivity and it’s not just the smartphones in our pockets or tablets in our hands. As more and more devices become capable of connecting to the internet (grain dryers, HVAC thermostats, barcode scanners, … Continue reading

January 11, 2016
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Non-Farm Tech Tools for Your Operation: Password Management

I’ve been meaning to do a few posts on general technology tools producers can use, and a twitter conversation sparked this one, so let’s talk about password management.

January 10, 2016
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Virtual Reality in Agriculture?

One of my many goals for 2016 is to write more original content. Yes, I will still be doing my AMS Questions and Answers lists (I have a draft written with a bunch of stuff, it just needs finished), but … Continue reading