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WORST TECHNOLOGY OF THE WEEK

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This is probably a bad idea.

I saw this product for sale at a garage sale in North Philly, and it's obvious that my wife would love this - what a great way to hide cords and keep your devices very tidy!

The problem is that, _depending on how your WiFi is physically placed_ this could absolutely crush your signal.

A modern flat-screen TV is basically a big sheet of silicon, with a bunch of wires and other supporting electronics behind it. That sheet can block incoming WiFi signals, so if the line of sight between your WiFi router and the streaming box runs through the TV itself, you can slow your Netflix to a crawl. Add the mounting plate (also a big hunk of metal), and you may spend more time buffering than a bartender with hay fever.

There are a couple of ways around this
- You can position your WiFi router BELOW and BEHIND the TV (not just behind, because then you're making trouble for all your other devices.
- You can skip the mounting plate entirely, and just put your streaming box on your entertainment center
- You can use a wired connection

And, of course, you can call your friendly, local Digital Handyman to get your home theater system purring like a kitten. Give us a call or text or drop an email!

Good Wit Computers will be attending Art in the Park on May 30! Swing by our table and tell us your least favorite thing about your cell phone - we'll try to fix it for you!

Hey, look! It's me!

I'll be at Jenkintown Library on Friday at 2 p.m., offering Tech Help to anyone who needs a little bit of a hand!

I hope to see you there!

📅 This Week at Jenkintown Library! 🎉
We’ve got something for everyone—check out our weekly lineup and join the fun. Bring your creativity, curiosity, and community spirit—see you there! 💫

🌈 TUESDAY: Leprechaun Traps from 2pm to 3:30pm and 4:30pm to 6pm
🧠 WEDNESDAY: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s with the Alzheimer’s Association at 2pm
🎸 THURSDAY: Rockin’ with Rene at 10:30am
📚 THURSDAY: Homework Helpers at 3:30pm
💻 FRIDAY: Technology Help with a Digital Handyman at 2pm
📖 SATURDAY: Storytime with Maddie at 11am

Remember! Our bookstore is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! Check out our hours below
⭐️ Tuesday: 4pm to 6pm
⭐️ Thursday: 10am to 12pm
⭐️ Saturday: 11am to 2pm

I'm delighted to be offering my services at Jenkintown Library on March 6th, at 2 p.m. Swing by for help with mobile phones, laptops, websites, logins, assistive devices, and more!

Send a message to learn more

This, and also your co-ax cables. Your cables are very forgettable...until they aren't!

Contact Good Wit Computers to update your home or small business WiFi.

Stop ignoring your Ethernet cables — it's where half of your network problems start The most ignored link in your wired network might be the main culprit

When I make appointments with clients, I’m asking them to make a list of everything that’s bothering them. My most recent client had the following items - for our first appointment.

* Set up new printer (power, WiFi, ink, alignment, connect to laptop & mobile)
* Set up new WiFi mesh network
* Test and verify Smart Doorbell
* Set up desktop PC

This is VERY common - that when folks call me in, they have a bunch of different tasks for me to knock out, those little technical annoyances that are slowing them down.

What’s on your digital handyman list? Call or e-mail to get it cleared out ASAP!

Send a message to learn more

When I make appointments with clients, I’m asking them to make a list of everything that’s bothering them. My most recent client had the following items - for our first appointment.

*Set up new printer (power, WiFi, ink, alignment, connect to laptop & mobile)
*Set up new WiFi mesh network
*Test and verify Smart Doorbell
*Set up desktop PC

This is VERY common - that when folks call me in, they have a bunch of different tasks for me to knock out, those little technical annoyances that are slowing them down.

What’s on your digital handyman list? Call or e-mail to get it cleared out ASAP!

Send a message to learn more

I'm stoked to be officially "launching" my Digital Handyman services in the North-Central Philly region! Got a problem with wires, computers, mobile devices, or your smart home? Drop me a message - I do house calls. =D