Don Stocker
Finding the Right Fit in Real Estate
Eight years ago, I had to make a choice. Should I stay in an industry that was slowly being taken over by new technology or move on? ...
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Dave
- Dec 20, 2021
- 6 min
Do You Practice Safe Document?
A while back I blogged about protecting your computer data (i.e. files) [here]. But what about safeguarding your hard-copy (i.e. paper)...
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Dave
- Sep 9, 2021
- 7 min
What's the Diff... Home Automation vs. Smart Home?
I periodically get asked about the difference between "Home Automation" (HA) and "Smart Home" Technology (SHT). Generally, I provide a...
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Dave
- Jul 20, 2021
- 11 min
Thoughts on Home Security - Discouraging Nefarious Activity
Burglary, break-ins, squatters... oh my! These are insane times... initial indications show crime is at historically high levels in many...
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Dave
- May 27, 2021
- 15 min
Thoughts on Personal Cyber Security & Privacy
Living in this technologically advanced world is a lot of work, with "tech" seeming to have more detriments than benefits. Everywhere you...
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Dave
- May 4, 2021
- 6 min
Electric Vehicle Charging Outlets... Essential Home Prep?
Being a technologist I'm often asked questions about electric vehicle (EV) charging... I guess humans view EVs more as technology than as...
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Dave
- Apr 26, 2021
- 8 min
Home Computer Backup Can Be Fun!
Yeah... not really.... and I know what you're thinking... I don't have time for backup... plus, I got my stuff in the Cloud son !!! ...
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Dave
- Mar 22, 2021
- 7 min
When Smart Homes Turn Evil
You got all these fancy smart devices in your home to make life easier... now ask yourself, do you know exactly what they're doing when...
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Dave
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
Homeowner App Considerations
There is a massive smorgasbord of apps out there promising to help homeowners manage their lives and/or property. Besides "services",...
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Dave
- Feb 22, 2021
- 6 min
Is a Home Security Alarm Worth It?
IMHO... the response is always YES! In my last post Home Security Camera Considerations, I noted that security cameras are like the...
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Dave
- Feb 5, 2021
- 8 min
Home Security Camera Considerations
So... thinking about putting cameras up around your home? Probably a good idea, but you should be at least somewhat informed before...
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Dave
- Jan 22, 2021
- 7 min
Home Wi-Fi Basics
In my last article... Home Internet Service Basics... we discussed getting Internet to your home. Now, we'll chat about getting that...
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Dave
- Jan 15, 2021
- 5 min
Home Internet Service Basics
For Me... the [technology] "initiated", choosing home Internet is easy... with an engineering level understanding of computer networks,...
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