Apple Computer Surpasses Microsoft

Apple Computer is now the worlds biggest tech company, surpassing Microsoft Corp. In 1997 Apple was almost bankrupt with Microsoft helping to keep Apple alive with an investment of 150 million dollars. With the introductions of the iMac, iPod, iPhone and now the iPad, Apple has clawed its way to the top of the heap with a market capitalization of $222.12 billion according to Yahoo Finance.

We at Hubcaps and Gravy use Apple computers and there is a good reason why. Apple's latest computer hard drives, can be partitioned to run Microsoft's Windows and Apple's Leopard software! You can use all the great Windows apps. like Word, Excell, etc.; and Apple's great apps. on one computer! Apple is the darling of the business world and for good reason!

USB 2.0 Hubs

Need more USB ports for your computer accessories? Like cool looking gadgets? This hub robot is for you! Add four extra USB ports to your desktop computer or laptop with this USB 2.0 hub robot. USB hub 2.0 allows all your devices to be plugged in at the same time. Unplugging one device to plug in another is time consuming and frustrating. This USB hub not only adds additional USB ports; but he looks cool, too! Robot's eyes light up!

The article below talks about using a USB hub the right way. Good info and a must read.


Beware – self-powered USB hubs | Techlogg.com
It's amazing the widgets and gadgets you can plug into a USB port these days - some of them are even useful too! But often, the problem these days is a lack...
Publish Date: 05/20/2010 3:34
http://techlogg.com/2010/05/beware-self-powered-usb-hubs/467


These Hubs are just weird!

TechEBlog » Top 5 Weirdest USB Hubs
What do you do when you run out of USB ports? Get a hub of course. However, most hubs can be quite dull and boring. Our editors have compiled five of the weirdest for your viewing enjoyment. To start, we have the Solid Alliance food ...
Publish Date: 05/07/2010 18:30
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-5-weirdest-usb-hubs

Human Popsicle

I'm sure you all have heard that Tennessee got 20" of rain in a 24 hour period last weekend. Flooding hasn't occurred like this since January of 1937. Put simply, things are bad. Even when a situation is very disastrous, a little humor can be found. Frank, my future son-in-law, braved the pouring rain last Sunday to make a trip to the grocery store. As soon as he arrived inside the store, he heard an announcement to move to the back of the store because there was a tornado warning. Store employees herded the soaking wet customers, including Frank, into a freezer room. Luckily he was able to get a signal on his cell phone; so he called my daughter, Holly, to let her know what was happening. He said they were all freezing due to their wet clothes; and that the store employees advised them they could move to another room nearby. However, the other room was a butcher area full of hanging knives and blades. Can't you just picture knives flying in every direction? After thinking briefly about it, Frank replied "No thanks, I'm good". Guess he was happy being a human popsicle!

Can They Do That?

Recently, I decided to sell some old gold jewelry that I no longer wear. I contacted a reputable company that buys gold; and they sent me an information packet including a prepaid shipping envelope. I read the information; and inserted my gold items into the envelope. All I had to do next was drop it off at the major shipper's location per their instructions. I'm not going to name the shipping company; but if I did you all would know the name. I waited a few days. I heard nothing from the gold company; so I checked their website. No indication they had received my package. I checked the shipping company's website with my tracking number. Their site indicated my package had arrived at one of their locations; but not the final destination. I thought perhaps I was being impatient; so I waited a couple more days. When I tracked the package this time, the information was the same; so I emailed them. After a few emails between them and myself and a couple of phone calls, they told me my package was officially lost. They advised me to file a claim and emailed me the appropriate forms. I submitted the claim immediately via fax; and waited for a response. Their claim information said that most claims are settled in 5-7 business days. That's pretty fast; so I looked forward to having things resolved quickly. A few days went by; then I received a call from the gold company. They asked for a description of the package contents. I was totally thrown off guard; and terribly confused as to why they were involved. They didn't lose my package! I asked what was going on; and their representative explained that they were asked by the shipping company to get a description. This really baffled me since I knew I had included a complete description, even a picture, with the claim I had filed. I described the contents to their rep anyway, she thanked me; and the call ended. A little while later she called back; and said they were prepared to make an offer. Now, I'm not the smartest person in the world; but something smelled fishy to me. First off, the offer she made was way below the estimated value I had indicated on my claim form. Second, why would the gold company offer a settlement? They didn't lose my package. I started to ask questions. Eventually, she explained that they have a contract with the shipping company; and that they receive a small settlement from them. Then, they have to settle the claim by making up the difference in value of the lost items. I told her I felt this wasn't a fair practice; and that the offer they made was too low. She then made a higher offer which I felt I could live with; so I accepted it. Still something didn't feel right. I stewed for a couple of days thinking I would hear from the shipping company. Nothing. So I called them. They advised me the claim had been settled; and that they paid $100.00 to the gold company per their contract. Okay, I get that they have a contract with the gold company; but they don't have a contract with me. They lost my gold; and they should have to pay me. I got the feeling when I spoke with them that they were not going to contact me. Is that proper business practice? Don't you think I should at least receive an email response to my claim? Am I out in left field here? Should I take things farther? Can they do that? Have you had a similar situation? Please, let me know about it. Your comments would be greatly appreciated!