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Help! ... My Screen's Upside Down.

03-07-09
Suesan Jenifer Therriault

I have a small computer service business. Tech support happens to be one of the services we offer. A large number of our clients are Realtors, and as we all know not too many things can panic a Realtor more than not being able to access the files on his/her computer. This morning I get one of those frantic calls:
Help! ... My Screen's Upside Down!
Now that just sounds funny doesn't it? I get this call at least once every other week. If I'm on friendly terms with the caller I usually respond with something to the tune of: "Well, have you tried standing on your head". This is almost always greeted with laughter or a few choice quips from the person on the other end of the phone. I quickly follow with instructions as to how to correct the situation. So if your screen orientation suddenly turns on you, here is the way to quickly correct the problem without having to call tech support.

  1. Right click any where on the computer screen.
  2. A gray box will appear on your screen. Left click on the properties tab.
  3. The Display Properties Box will open up. Left click on the settings tab.
  4. Towards the bottom of the screen is a button named advanced. Left click it.
  5. A new box will open. On the very top the media accelerator tab. Left click it.
  6. Now click on the graphics property button.
  7. Next click on the display settings button.
  8. Towards the right you will see a screen rotation button, it will allow you to reset your screen rotation to normal. Don't forget to click okay, if you do the screen will revert to the upside down or sideway setting and you'll have to repeat the entire process all over again.

This procedure will vary a little bit from graphics adapter card to graphic adapter card, but I think you can grasp the general concept.

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Wordless Wednesday: DaFalls

02-18-09
Suesan Jenifer Therriault

DaFall_Memorial Day
The Falls - Memorial Day 2008

DaFalls Winter Thaw
The Falls - Winter 2009

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I also recommend you check out Russel Ray, Ian Niquette and of course my better half Michael Therriault

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Restaurant Review: Sticks N Stones Bar and Grill

02-17-09
Suesan Jenifer Therriault

I don't usually indulge in restaurant critic, but tonight I'm going to make an exception. This evening my husband and I went to Sticks N Stones Bar and grill in East Stroudsburg in Marshall's Creek. We were quickly impressed with the place. To call it relaxing, entertaining and enjoyable doesn't even do it justice.

The food is as superb as it is affordable. The service is outstanding, warm and friendly. Seriously, if you happen to be the general area, or you're just looking for a really nice place to dine at, stop by Sticks N Stones. You might want to call ahead or visit their website for information. I think they are closed on Mondays. Here's the URL to their website: www.sticksnstonesbarandgrill.com

Subscribe to my blog (Plate compliments of Charles Buell. For great information and plain fun read, visit his blog - I guarantee you won't be sorry.

I also recommend you check out Russel Ray, Ian Niquette and of course my better half Michael Therriault

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Snow, Snow and More Snow

01-19-09
Suesan Jenifer Therriault

It's another wonderful day in the Poconos!

The house

This is the view of the front of my house.
I have had enough of the snow. Every morning I get up and there it is, snow, snow and more snow. We go out and we shovel, only to get up in the morning and find.... you guessed it, more snow.

The barn

So here's a picture of our barn.
Weatherman tells me "chances of a few scattered flurries", that meant 4 more inches of snow. Global warming? Come tell that to all this snow. Lack of precipitation? You want to tell that to the snow?

The yard

This is what out back yard and the river both look like. Can you see what I see.... yep, more snow.

I'm not sure Spring can come soon enough. Then I'll probably be missing winter and with it.... the snow.

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How to Prevent An Ice Dam From Causing Roof Damage

01-19-09
Suesan Jenifer Therriault

Ice dams are a very common occurrence here in the Pocono.

Ice damThey are usually caused when the snow that has accumulated on the roof melts during the warmer parts of the day and then refreezes when the temperature drops overnight.

After several days of melting and freezing, it's common for the melted water and ice to work it's way up under the shingles. Eventually the water enters through the attic and damages the ceilings, wall and possibly the contents of the home.

An ice dam that goes unnoticed for a prolonged period of time can significantly damage the building structure.

Now while there's no way to guarantee an ice dam won't damage your home, there are steps you can take to cut the chances of an ice dam forming in the first place:

  • Clean leaves, sticks and other debris from gutters and down spouts.
  • Keep snow on your roof to a minimum. Keeping heavy snow off your roof has two advantages. It reduces the chance of an ice dam forming on the roof and it reduces the possibilities of roof failure due to the excess weight from the snow.
  • During the winter months, keep gutters and down spouts clear of snow and icicles.
  • Evaluate the insulation and ventilation in your attic. Most experts agree that the R-value of attic insulation should be at least R-30 to R-38. In addition, good airflow from under the eaves along the underside of the roof and out through the roof vents is essential. The insulation prevents heat loss from the interior of the home. The venting allows the attic air to stay cold enough to prevent or minimize the freeze/thaw cycle on the roof. A roofing contractor can help you to determine what improvements can be made to help control the problem.
  • Make sure that when ever the existing covering needs to be replaced, the contractor installs ice and water shield under the roof covering in potentially affected areas.

I'm sure we all want to avoid this:

Another Ice dam

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