Sigh! Ron’s laptop died. Living in the tropics with electronic equipment is always a challenge. The heat and humidity wreak havoc on expensive electronics, not to mention the bugs and dust that invade every little crack. Creativity and vigilance is the key to successful maintenance of our electronics. But, even with constant care, sometimes our electronics just bite the dust. Protecting Your Electronics in the Tropics
When I was in the states, I bought a CradlePoint router for our 3G Claro dongle so we can have wi-fi. Since we have a volcano in our backyard blocking the tower to a strong signal, I had to put on my thinking cap to funnel the signal to the tower. My Woktenna
Now, I’ve moved our woktenna outside under our roof for a stronger signal.
Several days ago, I received an email about a CradlePoint contest. They are looking for unique ways that people connect to the internet using their CradlePoint router. I don’t think one can get more creative than our woktenna setup. Plus, if I receive the most votes in the contest, I can win a mini-iPad for Ron. I’m having a difficult time sharing my computer with him. lol
If you have a Facebook account, would you please ‘like’ the CradlePoint Facebook page, then vote for me? VOTE Here
This will only work if you have a Facebook account. Click on the link above. “Like” the page. Then you will see a place to view the entries. Click on ‘view the entries’, find a picture of my woktenna. Click on the picture and it will take you to a place to vote.
Thank you so much for helping me. It’s neck and neck. You can vote once a day until March 22. Please help me win a mini-iPad for my dear computerless husband.
Update on this (I’m from CradlePoint): Debbie didn’t win the iPad mini, but she did win an Amazon gift card. We definitely loved her entry, so we wrote a blog post about it: http://www.cradlepoint.com/about/blog/woktenna-my-homemade-antenna-3g-cradlepoint-action-photo-contest
I will vote for you – we’ve experienced firsthand the trouble that Ometepe dust can cause. Thanks again for showing us around when we wandered by. Did Ron tell you we ran into him in Managua??
Ok. I’m dense — went on to vote – how are you listed for the Search???
Done deal! I once saw the Cuban people make dish satellites from pots and pans and they could watch florida TV, you can rig anything if you only knew how
Haha! I’d like to see that. Wonder if it will work from Ometepe? 🙂 Thanks for your vote.
you’ll have our votes..good luck and so sorry to hear about Ron’s computer
Thanks John and Mary. This is the second laptop of ours that died. I’m such a baby about our laptops. But, my laptop is my salvation for communication and blogging. I don’t think I could ever go computerless.
Don’t have Facebook …….
I morally vote for you….
How sweet. 🙂
Very creative solution. Sorry, I don’t have Facebook. Good luck.
That’s perfectly fine, Lynne. This contest wants you to marry CradlePoint, but I thought it was worth try.
Done!
Thanks mucho! 🙂