Dear Kossacks, I still need your help. I wrote about my computer a couple of days ago but unfortunately I also had a critical rent situation GOING ON AT THE SAME TIME. Thankfully, my rent crisis was resolved thanks to you, but my need of a computer remains dire.
I had a 2008 iMac that was old but working until it finally conked out for good a couple of days ago. All my desktop icons started flashing at once, I couldn’t hit the start button, I couldn’t “grab” anything on my desktop, I couldn’t even initialize system restore. I think a virus terminated my computer — it’s a goner.
My backup Dell Latitude laptop is trying to hang in there but it’s on its last legs too. It overheats every 10 minutes (or less) and I have to shut it off to let it cool down. It’s darn near impossible for me to get any work done, not to mention frustrating. When my iMac died it took all my graphic software programs with it — as well as my extensive font library. The laptop has a few programs but not nearly to the extent that the big computer had. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will now have to “rent” Photoshop, et al from the cloud. Something I really didn’t want to have to do but ya do what ya gotta do.
Since my business income is made 100% online thru my Etsy and other stores, this whole computer thing is a fiasco. Bad, bad timing — this is my busiest time of year and I need to keep my stores updated and my orders fulfilled. I’m stressed. I have great online stores with excellent 5 star ratings and I don’t want to lose them. I desperately need a new computer. For the type of computer I need with the space I need for my graphics, it’s going to cost me around $2,500.00 but I have been researching certified refurbished units instead that would cost half the price. If there is ANY way you can help me with this, I would really be grateful. This is urgent. If you can help, please send donations to me via PayPal using my cheryl@cheryldanielsart.com email address.
It’s been suggested that I add a link to my Etsy store. I also have a Zazzle store and a Society6 store. If you decide to visit any of them, thanks a bunch!! FYI, I have a specialty Christmas store on Zazzle called JoyeuxNoel. One can never have enough pillows - for pillows galore, visit ArtStudioPillows. And if you like plaid, you may dig this store. There’s a big Veterans Day sale going on right now in case any of you are looking for Christmas cards, ornaments, gifts or the like. Thank you again!
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