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Jim Scarbrough

Lexington, SC

New Technology/All Things Digital/PC-Tablet-Smartphone/Social Media blogger, writer - educate and empower businesses and the public to benefit from technology

Interests: High-Tech, PCs, Writing, Blogging, Tennis, Working out, Traveling, Outdoors, Organic Foods

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JHS Consulting Microsoft Excel Basics Course

JHS Consulting is offering a free Microsoft Excel Basics course Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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JHS Consulting Microsoft Excel Basics Course

Hi everyone, JHS Consulting will be offering a 90-minute free Excel Basics course on April 15 and 16, 2019. The course training will be conducted via video-conferencing web link (WebEx) as well as a video version. There will be an assessment on what you learned and what you thought of... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2019 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Go Wireless With a Router

Your home network PC and smartphone can both have wireless capability by using a router and will provide good performance and security by including password protection and firmware updates. Continue reading

Posted Nov 18, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Android Cell Phone Tips

Six tips for keeping your Android cell phone in top shape iincluding security, organizing with folders, improving communications, and preventing unnecessary data fees. Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 Tablet

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 tablet review. Amazon Prime Members will love it. It has great performance, ease of navigation, and an award-winning customer service, Mayday. Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Apple iPad 4 Tablet

Review of the Apple iPad 4 tablet with a new A6X processor, Lightning connector, and improved cameras. Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet

The recent release of the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has several great features including the S-Pen writing tool and the S-Note app. Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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The Google Chromebook

General Google Chromebook characteristics which include the HP Chromebook 14 and the Chromebook Pixel Continue reading

Posted Oct 6, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Ways to Sell Your Smartphone

Sell your smartphone yourself on Ebay or Craigslist, or buyback companies such as Gazelle, Glyde, Amazon, BestBuy, and Apple. Some pay with cash; some pay with credits. Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 Tablets

Review of Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets, which include the new Haswell processor and some new accessories. Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Windows 8.1 Available October

Windows 8.1 is available in October. Microsoft support for XP ends April 2014. If you have Windows XP or Windows 7 the time to upgrade is great. Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Windows 7 Choices

Windows 7 options discussed; XP to 7 upgrade or buy a new PC with Windows 7 installed. Microsoft support for Windows XP ends April 2014. Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Apple iPhone 5S Smartphone Review

Smartphone review of Apple iPhone 5S major features are technical improvements including a new 64-bit A7 processor and M7 coprocessor for faster performance and enhanced graphics. Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Phablets and Tablets

Phablet vs smartphone question; the phablet versatility is because of a larger display than a smartphone; tablet strengths and limitations are considered. Continue reading

Posted Sep 7, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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HTC One Smartphone Review

This smartphone review is the HTC One. Features such as BoomSound and BlinkFeed, used with a fast SnapDragon processor, will give you great performance. Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphone Review

This smartphone review is the Samsung Galaxy S4. It has 16, 32, and 64GB versions with LTE. The S4 has a 5-inch display, among other great features. Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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IRS / NSA Privacy Concerns

The NSA and IRS are top concerns, while taking a workable security posture that allows your online work to get done while feeling comfortable about privacy. Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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8 Ways to Conserve Cell Phone Battery Power

I list 8 ways to conserve your cell phone battery through power conservation. Knowing when to use WiFi and the airplane mode can help. Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Benefit by Using WiFi With Your Cell Phone

Is your phone bill climbing? Using WiFi with cell phone usage saves phone plan minutes. Get a router so you can make WiFi calls from home. Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Google Glass: Bluetooth on Steroids. . . Or More?

Google Glass is a tremendous new technology that will be remembered right up there with the personal computer and smartphone as a technology that profoundly changed our culture. The glasses have multimedia capabilities and access to Cloud data; it is literally a computer worn on your head. Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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Upstate South Carolina Alliance

Upstate South Carolina Alliance headquartered in Greenville, involves 5 hi-tech sectors including manufacturing and research and development. Continue reading

Posted Aug 17, 2013 at Technology in South Carolina

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Haswell: Intel 4th Generation Processor - Marketplace Effect

The Intel 4th generation Haswell processor has longer battery life, enhanced graphics, and now laptops are a viable option to a tablet. Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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How Startups Install a Small Business PC Network

How to install a small business network within a small budget using cat-5 cabling, a router; can assist if near Columbia, SC. Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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New Intel Core i 4th Generation Processor: Haswell

Intel 4th generation Haswell processor features longer batter life, improved graphics, and removed PCI support. Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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USB Superspeed+ vs Thunderbolt

USB version 3.1, also known as Superspeed+ released, USB bandwidth 10gbps; now even with Apple Thunderbolt speed used on a MacBook Pro. Continue reading

Posted Aug 5, 2013 at JHS Consulting - Jim Scarbrough

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