Securifi Almond Software Update

As with most things technical, what you think will only take a couple of minutes ends up being a lot more time consuming. And so was the case with the new Almond Wi-Fi Extender that I just installed. Just installing it took awhile, but not too difficult to figure out. I have a securifi app that I check every once in awhile to see if there are any issues. I really didn’t think about this handy device needing updates until I came across a message saying there was an update. I suppose it was in the back of my mind that if every thing we have needs to be updated, this would need it too. So I thought it would be just a minute - until I checked the tiny touch screen and didn’t readily see anything obvious. So I looked up on line how to update securifi Almond software. That took me to a step by step process which started out by knowing the type/model number of extender I had - or you could ruin it by updating the wrong thing. Eventually I figured it out, but it does get annoying. So I wondered if everything would just re sync without any more issues. The next morning both my husband and I were not able too connect to the internet. So I rebooted the thing and eventually things were back on track. Hopefully the next time it will be easier since I know what to expect. But that usually doesn’t mean a thing. 

Apple Software Updates

The other day I was looking at the Twitter feed and came across an urgent reminder to update Apple software due to some serious security vulnerability. That's easy to say if there is just one device to concern yourself with. We have had several Apple phones over the years, but currently use two full time. Since the iPad came out, I use two of them for my digital artwork, and my husband has an iPad mini for his everyday use. So when the need to update software comes along, there are hardly enough power plugs in the house to get them all connected, and going at the same time. I always get my iPad done first because of my art "business." Luckily we have never had an issue with an update - that I know of! I don't know how we got along without all of this before - especially after a conversation we had this morning about my fill in job at Florida State as a switch board operator at the dorm I lived in my sophomore year. There was an intercom in the room that was used to notify the person of a phone call and the operator sent the call to a phone located at the corners of the hallways, or to another floor. Hand written messages were left in the mailbox when the person was not available. I still have a couple of those pink notes that had special meaning! I suppose you just embrace the new technology and hope for the best. But these updates can be unpredictable and time consuming. But I don't think anyone would want it any other way.