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Posted on October 7, 2008March 28, 2023

Grandma vs. the Alien: Chapter 3

[To begin this story at the beginning, click here.] A few of you may have been following my misadventures — those involving the acquisition of my first new desktop computer in five years. I refer to the Alienware computer I originally ordered in late August to replace my dying, outdated Dell. As Chapter 2 of … Continue reading Grandma vs. the Alien: Chapter 3

Posted on September 22, 2008March 28, 2023

Grandma vs. the Alien: Chapter 2

The not-so-funny tale of a grandmother and her new Alienware computer. Continue reading Grandma vs. the Alien: Chapter 2

Posted on September 12, 2008March 28, 2023

Black box appears in Denver; no identifying marks

My new computer was finally delivered a bit after 5 pm today. First surprise: two women working the delivery. One with the sign-here tablet, the other hauling the 70-lb box to the porch. I know, it’s not PC for me to notice there were women working the delivery, but I did. I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading Black box appears in Denver; no identifying marks

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