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How to Communicate Without the Internet: LoRa, Mesh, and Magic

2025-10-17Leo Blanchette
#lora  #mesh  #meshtastic  #offgrid  #kirksville  #altgrid  #switchboard tech services  How to Communicate Without the Internet: LoRa, Mesh, and Magic

When the web goes dark, how do we keep talking? A look at LoRa radios, mesh networks, and the growing movement to build communication that can survive without the Internet.

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How to Speed Up Your Old Laptop (Kirksville Edition)

2025-10-17Switchboard Tech Services
#laptop repair  #kirksville  #computer repair  #speed up laptop  #linux  #switchboard tech services  How to Speed Up Your Old Laptop (Kirksville Edition)

Practical steps for Kirksville residents to make old laptops run faster without spending a fortune. Local advice from Switchboard Tech Services.

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Kirksville’s Wi-Fi Dead Zones (and How to Fix Them)

2025-10-17Switchboard Tech Services
#wifi repair kirksville  #network troubleshooting  #kirksville internet  #computer repair kirksville  #wireless  #broadband  Kirksville’s Wi-Fi Dead Zones (and How to Fix Them)

A complete guide for Kirksville residents and techs on diagnosing and fixing Wi-Fi dead zones, understanding local network infrastructure, and improving home and neighborhood connectivity.

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Simple Data Backups Without the Cloud

2025-10-17Switchboard Tech Services
#data backup  #kirksville  #offline storage  #privacy  #switchboard tech services  #Offline Tech  Simple Data Backups Without the Cloud

A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on keeping your files safe with offline backups – no cloud accounts, no subscriptions, no nonsense.

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The Kirksville Local’s Guide to Free and Open-Source Software

2025-10-17Switchboard Tech Services
#open source  #kirksville  #free software  #linux  #computer repair kirksville  #local tech help  The Kirksville Local’s Guide to Free and Open-Source Software

A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on replacing expensive software with free, open-source tools for Windows and Linux users.

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What to Do Before You Bring Your Computer for Repair

2025-10-17Switchboard Tech Services
#computer repair  #kirksville  #tech tips  #backup  #security  #switchboard tech services  What to Do Before You Bring Your Computer for Repair

A short, practical checklist from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on how to prepare your computer for repair safely and efficiently.

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Why I Link to Wayback Machine Instead of Original Sites

2025-10-17Leo Blanchette, Switchboard Tech Services
#Wayback Machine  #Internet Archive  #link rot  #Kirksville tech  Why I Link to Wayback Machine Instead of Original Sites

Back in 2020 I argued that archived links were the only reliable way to reference the web. Five years later, it’s even more true.

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Why Plain HTML Websites Are the Future (Again)

2025-10-17Leo Blanchette
#kirksville  #web design  #html  #static site  #switchboard tech services  Why Plain HTML Websites Are the Future (Again)

After years of building complex dynamic sites, I have come home to the simplicity and power of plain HTML. Here is why that matters for Kirksville businesses.

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How Open-Source Saves Local Dollars and Builds Local Skill

2025-10-16Leo Blanchette
#open-source  #Kirksville  #Linux  #right-to-repair  #local economy  How Open-Source Saves Local Dollars and Builds Local Skill

When money’s tight, free software like Linux keeps Kirksville running. How open-source tools save cash, extend hardware life, and build real tech skills in our community.

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I Am Kirksville’s Linux Guy

2025-10-16Leo Blanchette
#linux  #kirksville  #computer repair  #open-source  #switchboard tech services  I Am Kirksville’s Linux Guy

Linux already powers most of the world — and now it can power Kirksville. Here’s how open-source systems can make your computers faster, safer, and built to last.

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