It has been a number of months now since I contributed an “analogue article” that stresses the need for us to not discount the technology of the past. Moreover, in the past few months, I have pointed out that I generally feel that the present state of modern digital technology is teetering in the balanceContinue reading “Low Tech Update”
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Preparing for the Future (Part 3): Linux Mint Installed. What’s Next
Congratulations! Now that you have Linux Mint, or perhaps another Linux distributionrunning on your computer, you still have a few more things to do to make it better and more functional for your personal use. Linux is very easily customized. Firstly, I need you to become familiar with the “software manager” that you will findContinue reading “Preparing for the Future (Part 3): Linux Mint Installed. What’s Next”
Preparing for the Future (Part 2)
In the last UCRMN newsletter, I addressed the issue of the coming “end of life” for Windows 10 computers that are deemed incompatible with the newer Windows 11 operating system. It is estimated that about 240 million or so computers will then be considered obsolete, and the landfill is probably their eventual new home, asContinue reading “Preparing for the Future (Part 2)”
Preparing for the Future
Well there is less than a year left before Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system becomes obsolete. Yes, on October 14, 2025 support for this system will no longer be safe to use for the general public. As you are aware by now, I am not an admirer of the whole Windows approach to computing, andContinue reading “Preparing for the Future”
Becoming an Analogue Monk
Last month’s article in UCRMN’s newsletter addressed the topic of the transmission of the Bible throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press. Now, perhaps you find this old analogue technology merely quaint; however, I certainly hold a different opinion. There are many benefits to a person, who sits down and with penContinue reading “Becoming an Analogue Monk”
The Age of Analogue
Yes, I realize that modern readers expect an article on modern technology in our digital world; however, in last month’s article, I strongly hinted that lately I have been delving into the technology of the age before computers. Now, I hope that you are not thinking that I am talking about eight track and cassetteContinue reading “The Age of Analogue”
A Digital Curmudgeon
The definition of a curmudgeon is someone, especially an old man, who is crusty, old fashioned, or ill-tempered. Well, so be it. I am turning into a curmudgeon. Indeed, this could be the last technologically based article that I write, due mainly to the advances in computer technology that I find frankly disturbing. I doContinue reading “A Digital Curmudgeon”
Save dollars and the earth (just a little bit) while staying current with technology
Martin Dawson Presently I am writing to you on a 2014 Lenovo ThinkPad laptop. I purchased it 4 years ago from my local computer store. It was purchased for under $400.00. A new laptop of this type sells for $1500.00. Yes, a newer one has more up to date and faster hardware than my olderContinue reading “Save dollars and the earth (just a little bit) while staying current with technology”
Starting A Podcast For Your Church
By Martin Dawson (Retired Minister in Cornwall, PEI)Submitted by Martin Dawson As many of the people connected to UCRMN know, I am an enthusiast of old-time radio programs, which makes me very interested in the use for audio for church purposes. Recently, I have been working with a rural minister in the recording and editingContinue reading “Starting A Podcast For Your Church”
How are you handling Church and Technology?
For many of the churches across Canada, COVID has changed how we do “Church”. Technology has allowed many of us to meet online, using video and written content. We have realized, “We, the people, are the “Church” – not the building. Yet many of us are wondering, “What’s next”? In the last few months, workshopsContinue reading “How are you handling Church and Technology?”