Monthly Archives: February 2014

Traveling Mac Maven strikes in Prescott, AZ

 in Deb Fixed It / Deb in Arizona / Deb in the USA / Deb's Travels / Traveling with Technology

Day 1 in Prescott, Arizona — February 18, 2014: I arrived in Prescott to clean up and repair a MacBook Air, having already saved it from daily Kernel Panics via phone. How did I end up in Prescott? A client from Beverly Hills has moved here. Day 9 in Prescott, Arizona — February 26, 2014: The woman who’s Mac I just resurrected told Apple techs that her Macintosh was about to be “the most expensive frisbee ever made” because she was ready to throw it against the wall. She’s had an ongoing love-hate relationship with all things Mac (and she’s had 5 of them) and now she’s l-o-v-i-n-g her Mac again! She has give me the title of “Residential Macintosh Intervention Maven.” After I dealt with the software-caused issues and ran diagnostics to assure her that her hardware was not the issue, I embarked on a massive file clean up. As […]

Mac Deb repaired

Zipper Pull Replacements, just $1

 in Packing

If like me, you find yourself needing to replace some zipper pulls on your backpack or other luggage, and you happen to be in the USA, I have a great, inexpensive recommendation for you. Outdoor Products’ Replacement gear 4 Zipper Pulls I found them in Walmart — the box of 4 only cost $1. The plastic pull tab is exactly the size of the original pull tabs on my backpack and the cord is thick. I can now find the zipper pulls on my backpack and open it with ease. I’m thrilled.

Light-weight pazazz for women’s travel wardrobes

 in Packing

It can be a challenge to pack light while also being ready for the nicer events that come your way as you travel. Sometimes some extra sparkle can help. Strapletz Jeweled Bra Straps offer a nice extra sparkle for woman who can wear a strapless bra, or a convertible bra which has removable straps. The Strapletz have open hooks on each end, and those open hooks need to slide into a fabric loop on the front and back of your bra. If you select a Strapletz Jeweled Bra Strap for yourself as part of your travel wardrobe, remember to choose a design that’s lightest weight and won’t snag your top or dress as you wear it. Stay away from the straps that have Rhinestones or other set “jewels.” Go for the lighter-weight but still snazzy looking plastic-only straps. Having seen the entire line in person, I recommend GOLDEN GIRL- Gold Beaded […]