Entries Categorized as 'Hardware'

Cell Phone Won’t Get Signal in Office

Date October 20, 2009

Problem: It’s a common problem of cell phone coverage lacking in an office building. The only time you could get coverage inside the building was to stand next to the window. Needed something that could help the signal for more than one carrier.
Solution: Found the zBoost Wireless Extender. The particular model that we used was [...]

Wacom Bluetooth Tablet Not Responding

Date July 16, 2009

Problem: I’ve had some issues, in the past, with my Wacom Graphire Bluetooth Tablet un-pairing itself with my MacBook Pro or stop responding all together.  Usually, I would have to re-pair the two or reboot to fix the problem.  Today was different, however, and all my tried and true fixes were not working.  I was [...]

DVI to Mini DisplayPort Adaptor Needed

Date February 25, 2009

Does anyone out there know where I can get a DVI to Mini DisplayPort Adapter?  My MacBook Pro is only 4 months old but Apple’s lack of support on this matter make it feel even older.  Perhaps someone can shed some light on why Apple would want to alienate “older” Mac owners by no providing this [...]

Microsoft Wireless Mouse/Keyboard Freezes

Date February 11, 2009

Problem:  Microsoft Wireless mouse and keyboard freezes while working within a program on the workstation.  It doesn’t matter what the program, it freezes or gives “Wireless Mouse battery is low” warning.  Tried new batteries, putting the receiver closer to the mouse and keyboard without any luck.  Even tried a new keyboard and mouse combo. Nothing [...]