‘Twas the night before Christmas – Old school computer version

I first read this story on a University of Arkansas computer system sometime before 1985 and promptly typed it up and put it on my BBS (Non-Prophet BBS) for people to read. I have sent it in email, and “snail mail” for the last 25 years or so…  I still get a kick out of it.   If anyone knows the …

We’re still here….. Right?

I might be jumping the gun a bit, but I think we survived the end of the world, for now. Here’s a video that explains why the world didn’t end….   I was using this as an excuse for not doing any Christmas shopping.  Seriously though, do you think some people figured the world was ending, so they ran their …

Homeland Secure IT Holiday Schedule

  We will be closing early on December 24th (Christmas Eve) and taking Christmas Day off so that we may spend time with our families and to give tribute to the real reason behind the holiday! In the event you need emergency computer, server or network service, please call our 990-4748 number and leave a voice mail message. It will …

The quickest fix for most of your IT problems is…

Here’s the quickest fix for most of your IT problems… If that doesn’t work… Call Homeland Secure IT at 864-990-4748 for real computer & server support and repair in the Greenville SC area!

Fun & funky party band available for your Greenville corporate event

I just wanted to take a moment to remind you that my band, Hot As A Pepper, is available for your corporate event, business function, party or other gathering. We play a fun mix of dance-able music, from rock, to disco, to country, to funk, to beach, to reggae. I little something for everyone. Keep us in mind if you need …

How not to save money on gas

I have had a few conversations with friends and family over the years about how to save at the pump, and surely you have heard some of the suggestions too, such as, not using your air conditioner because it will save you a gazillion dollars in gas, and that a waxed vehicle slips through the air and gets better gas …

Our Black Friday Trend Micro anti-virus giveaway winners are…

Everyone signed up to this blog was automatically entered in our little giveaway. We have so few subscribers that your odds of being selected were extraordinarily high! In fact, I actually was selected once, so in the essence of fairness, I ran the random number generator until someone not associated with Homeland Secure IT was selected. Normally, our rules are …

Homeland Secure IT will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving!

We’re going to close the doors, turn off the lights and head toward home in a bit, and start our Thanksgiving weekend! Please note: We will be closed Thursday and Friday and return to normal hours on Monday, November 26th. If you have an emergency and need help, please email or leave a voice mail message, which goes to all …

Trend Micro Internet Security anti-virus giveaway and Black Friday special

Homeland Secure IT wants you to be protected… So much so that we are giving away *FIVE* free 1 year Trend Micro Internet Security packages to random people subscribed to this blog.  We’ll do it on Friday, November 23rd. This product retails at $49.95…. To be eligible, you must be able to pick up the product at our office here …

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Is gas mileage affected by your air conditioner?

A while back, I was involved in a conversation where a person was convinced that the air conditioner in their car affected their gas mileage. They were so certain of this that they only run the AC when they absolutely have to. (Which for me is most of the time). So, first a little info….  The AC compressor in most …