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Online Vehicle Registration Renewal: If only EVERYTHING at the DMV was this easy!

Techies and internet shoppers will love how easy it is to renew your vehicle registration online…at least with the California Department of Motor Vehicles!

Even if you need to get a smog check done before you can register, it’s still a breeze, as the smog check station electronically relays the results to the DMV immediately upon successful completion of the process.

Step 1: Enter vehicle or vessel/boat information – So once you’ve determined whether or not you need a smog check (and done so if applicable), just check your renewal notice for instructions on how to register online…it’s literally three steps from being a done deal at that point!

Enter the “Renewal Identification Number” printed on your notice into the allotted box, enter your license plate number (on the notice too) in its box and click ‘Ok.’

Step 2: Record Verification and Payment Information – Once you confirm the info about you and your car, enter your payment method (I punched in my ATM number) and hit ‘Enter.’

Step 3: Transaction Confirmation – The third and final step is the confirmation/receipt…print it, click “Finished” and you are done!

“CONGRATULATIONS! – Your online registration renewal was successful! The Registration Card and Year Sticker will be mailed to you within 5 business days. The information from your transaction will update on the vehicle registration record after settlement of the daily transactions. This usually occurs during the next business day.”

Have a nice day…I know I am going to enjoy the two to four hours I just saved; heck, even had time to blog about this! J

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protection from lightning

Dave had a lightning strike that damaged his equipment. To prevent future trouble, we discussed some considerations…

To begin at the beginning, you can consider having the grid current checked to see if the baselines are correct.

Chris called in to suggest grounding the outside service panel properly with a grounding rod. (Consult your electric service provider for information about that…)

Damage can be done by static electricity…consider creating a place where you can discharge it from your body before you touch the computer.

To regulate overvoltage and undervoltage, use an uninterruptible power supply that offers line conditioning.

There are two basic types of UPSs:
(When there is a power outage) After a millisecond lag, the Standby UPS switches to a battery.
The Online UPS has no lag.

Some of these devices have lifetime warranties, and equipment replacement guarantees. In addition, you may want to consider having an insurance policy that covers equipment.

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Windows 7 (hardware) requirements

Bill called our radio show about being able to use Windows 7 on his computer…

On the Engineering Windows 7 blog it was stated that Microsoft will have more information about the operating system at the Professional Developers Conference on October 27. After that date, we can consider if we’re going to purchase any new hardware for Christmas or not.

Speculation is that Windows 7 will be available as early as the end of 2009.

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