Official Rules for the “Springbean Jellybean Contest” event.
How to Enter
Write legibly full name, phone number, email address, and jellybean guess, and drop it into the box.
Contest Event Information
The contest will run from April 7 -28, 2023.
The last day to enter will be Friday, April 28, at 3:00 pm.
The winners will be announced on Friday, April 28th, at 5:00 pm.
Event Prizes
JAB IT LLC will be giving away over a thousand dollars in prizes!
Eighth – fourth place winner: A wireless keyboard and mouse combo valued at $60.
Third-Place winner: Wyze Smart Home Started Pack valued at $120.
Second Place winner: Kediers C570 Knight case valued at $200.
The Grand Prize winner: Asus 4k UHD 28″ VP28U gaming monitor valued at $350.
Rules
The eight closest guesses to the correct number without going over will win a prize.
Tie Breaker: in the event of a tie, JAB IT will contact the contestants to give an additional guess.
One guess per customer. If a customer guesses multiple times, they will be disqualified.
No purchase is necessary to win. Purchases will not increase the odds of winning.
Participants must be 18 years or older and a resident of Kansas.
Participants cannot move, lift, tilt, or rotate the case filled with jellybeans.
Photography and video are prohibited of the case filled with jellybeans.
Contest Disclaimer
Participating in this giveaway agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this document.
Participant
By entering this contest, participants agree to be contacted by JAB IT LLC by phone or email.
JAB IT LLC is NOT responsible for illegible handwriting if we cannot contact the winner or if the contact information provided is incorrect.
Basic information about winners will be collected, including a copy of ID and, if required, provided to local, state, or federal officials upon request.
Each Participant releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless JAB IT LLC, their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to Participant arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize or participation in Promotion.
This contest is subject to the laws of Kansas. JAB IT LLC reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any Participant for any reason and terminate, modify, or suspend the contest at any time.
Taxes
Any state or federal sales tax required to be paid for the value of these prizes is the sole responsibility of the winners if the prize is accepted.
Social Media
The winners’ names and likenesses may also be used in social media posts and promotions to highlight winners and events.
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or Tik Tok. You understand that your participation in this contest is with JAB IT LLC and not any social media platform. These social media platforms are released from any obligation or liability concerning this contest.
PRIZES
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for money. Items are given as is and cannot be returned or exchanged.
All items in the original packaging are brand new, and JAB IT LLC is not responsible for warranty issues. The participant will need to reach out to the manufacturer for any warranty claims (if applicable).
Winning
Odds of winning depend on the number of participants entered.
The winner shall bear all risk of loss or damage after the prize item has been accepted and left the store.
Contact will be attempted daily for seven days after the drawing, and item(s) must be picked by May 5th, 2023, or they will be considered abandoned. Unclaimed prizes will remain the property of JAB IT LLC.
ADA Disclaimer
Anyone who cannot see the case filled with jellybeans may have a second person assist or ask a JAB IT staff member to describe the case.
JAB IT LLC
JAB IT LLC is NOT responsible for any acts outside human control that would render the contest inaccessible, such as a tornado.
Employees and their immediate family or household members are not eligible to win. (Immediate family includes spouses, parents, stepparents, siblings and stepsiblings, children, and stepchildren.
JAB IT LLC will not be responsible for lost, late, incomplete, stolen, misdirected, illegible entries or any technical error or failure.
You understand that you provide your information to JAB IT LLC, not a third-party company.
Sponsor of this event is JAB IT PC, 2680 Planet Ave, Salina, KS, 67401. For additional information, please get in touch with the store or email support@jabitpc.com.
AB IT LLC Official Rules for the “Tech ‘Mas 20 Day of Giveaways” event.
When you shop JAB IT LLC from December 1-22, you will receive one raffle ticket for every $100 dollar spent (up to a maximum of 20 tickets per day). Place the ticket in whichever of the 20 epic prizes you want to win.
The raffle for Items 1-10 will be live-streamed at 4:00 pm CST on Dec 16. The raffle for Items 11-20 will be live-streamed at 4:00 pm CST on Dec 22. The raffle for Grand Prize will be live-streamed at 5 pm CST on Dec 23. Do not need to be present to win. The winning participant will be contacted by preferred method found on ticket.
A participant spending at least $25 in the store may spin our prize wheel for a chance to win various prizes, including the possibility of winning a ticket.
The 20 raffle items are: Roku Smart TV, Password book, TP-Link AX1800 Dual Band Router, Wyze Bulb Color, Wyze Video Doorbell, ihome Bluetooth Rechargeable Waterproof Speaker, Logitech G305 Gaming Mouse, Skullcandy Gaming Headset, Ice Coorel laptop cooling pad, Logitech G733 Gaming Headset, Rosewill Portable Rechargeable Speaker, FireHD Tablet, Amazonbasics Surge Protector, MonsterSmart Prism, Wyze Smart Home Starter Pack, Roku Streambar, X-Pack 7 Drone, Skytech Gaming Keyboard & Mouse, Reolink E1 Pro in-home camera, Zeus Christmas Gaming Headset.
Grand Prize Raffle: Nitro 50 Gaming Computer (valued at $1199)
Spinning wheel prizes: box of movie candy, JAB IT Shirt, JAB IT Small Mouse Pad, JAB IT phone charger, one raffle ticket, a $10 JAB IT Gift Card, a Swiss Tech Flashlight, and a Wired Keyboard & Mouse
No Purchase Necessary:
Method 1: Participants may receive one (1) free ticket per day by posting on social media about our contest with the hash tag “#JABITTechmas”, posting a 5-star review on Google or Facebook, “Liking” one of our Facebook pages, or “Subscribing” to our Youtube channel. Participant must come to the store, show proof which satisfies this criteria and will only be issued maximum of one (1) ticket per person, per day.
Method 2: Participants may request, in person, one (1) free ticket per day at our store location (2680 Planet Ave, Salina KS 67401) and ONLY if they have not already received a ticket by one of the other methods listed above.
Disclaimer:
By participating in this giveaway you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this document.
Participants must be 18 years or older to play and a Kansas resident. Any state or federal sales tax required to be paid for the value of these prizes is the sole responsibility of the winners if the prize is accepted. Basic information about winners will be collected, including copy of ID and, if required, provided to local, state, or federal officials upon request. Winners names and likeness may also be used in social media posts and promotions to highlight winners and events. JAB IT LLC is NOT responsible for illegible handwriting if we are unable to contact the winner or the contact information provided is not correct. Contact will be attempted daily for 7 days after drawing and item(s) must be picked no later than Jan 15th, 2022 or they will be considered abandoned. JAB IT LLC is NOT responsible for any acts outside human control which would render the raffle tickets inaccessible, such as a tornado, etc. Winner of the Grand Prize will be issued a 1099 due to prize being valued over $600 (estimated value: $1199). Items will not be exchanged for money. Items are given as is and cannot be returned or exchanged. All items are brand new in the original packaging and JAB IT LLC is not responsible for any warranty issues, participant will need to reach out to manufacturer for any warranty claims (if applicable). Raffle tickets have no intrinsic or implied value and it is participants duty to maintain possession of their ticket and provided at time of pickup. JAB IT LLC will NOT issue replacement tickets for any which are lost or stolen. Odds of winning depend on number of participants at time of drawing. Employees and their immediate family members or household members are not eligible to win. (Immediate family includes spouses, parents, stepparents, siblings and step-siblings, children and step-children. No new entries will be added to the raffle after 12/22/2022 at 5:00 PM CST. Prizes are non-transferrable. Each Participant releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless JAB IT LLC, their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors and assigns from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to Participant arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize or participation in Promotion. The winner shall bear all risk of loss or damage to their prize after it has been accepted and/or delivered. Sponsor will not be responsible for lost, late, incomplete, stolen, misdirected, illegible or postage-due entries, or any and all technical error or failure. Promotion is subject to the laws of Kansas. JAB IT LLC reserves the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any Participant for any reason, and to terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion at any time for any reason. Sponsor of this event is JAB IT PC, 2680 Planet Ave, Salina KS, 67401. For additional information, please contact the store or email support@jabitpc.com.
Tech Talk #5 with Salina Media Connection! In this tech talk we cover increasing and maintaining your online privacy. We start with simple steps and work our way into some more complicated measures that support the most online privacy. We encourage you to check out the video! Below is a write up by our assistant manager, Zach, on the topic with links about what we discussed to follow.
Why worry about online privacy?
People often say, “I have nothing to hide so why should I care?” The truth of the matter is, while people may feel like they have nothing to hide, they handle a lot of important information on their devices. Would you be okay with a stranger looking at your credit card information? How about a stranger on the street, with no warning, picking up your phone and going through all your text messages? People, even the ones I have heard utter this statement, frequently use their devices for payment and banking, and private conversations/romance.
Another reason privacy is important is because big tech regularly makes billions of dollars off YOUR data, and you do not get a dime of it. These companies like Facebook, Microsoft…etc. use profiles they build off you because you accept their “terms of service.” They sell your data to companies in bulk for unfathomable amounts of money to then target it all back towards YOU through ads.
The following discussion and steps can help combat this! And do not fret, links for further information will be posted at the end.
Use privacy focused search engines like DuckDuckGo instead of Google and Bing.
Google and Microsoft’s Bing utilize targeted ads anytime you use their services. They build a profile for you and tailor your experiences using that profile. DuckDuckGo does not build a profile about you! They do not collect identifiable information from their users, and they do not place trackers on websites to aid in their profile construction. They also do not tailer search results based on a profile, like Google and Microsoft. On Google and Bing results will be specific to you. Two people searching the exact same thing will get different results because their profile is different.
Adjust Software settings of apps/social media.
Many popular companies that offer software enable data to be sent to them by default about usage and the device. Some of these companies: Microsoft, Google Chrome, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook…etc. This data is sometimes anonymous, but this isn’t always the case. Firefox, my favorite web browser, still does this, but it is anonymous. It can also be turned off completely. Some of the former cannot be turned off at all…Windows. Majority of current systems, programs, and apps can be adjusted in their settings to limit or disable the sending of this information.
Install anti-tracking add-ons to web browsers. Disable cookies/third-party cookies.
Web browsers can have add-ons installed into them that do various things. These things can range from changing the format and how the browser is presented, to blocking ads and trackers, which is what this will focus on. Popular ad blockers like “Ublock Origin” and “AdBlock” block the following:
Ads from showing.
Trackers and finger printers.
Third-party cookies.
Some web browsers are starting to implement built in blockers, like Firefox and Brave!
Cookies are a tool that web pages and big tech use to track your usage on the internet to better target ads to you. They are placed directly onto your computer. Cookies, or in this case 1st -party cookies, are not always used in this way. They save log in information for web pages, allow you to still access a saved cart on shopping sites…etc. Not using them at all can even prevent websites from working entirely. With Cookies, disabling all of them can make browsing the web more of a challenge depending on where you usually go. On the flip side, third-party cookies, however, should always be disabled. These 3rd – party cookies are cookies that services have placed on web pages in addition to the useful 1st-party cookies we discussed. These are primarily for tracking and advertising; the primary purpose being to harvest your data.
Ensure mobile device is clearing photo meta data before you post it.
When an image is taken, more than just what you captured is saved in that image. A digital print of where, when and the camera settings are also captured with the picture. If you do not remove this data, when you post the image online, that meta data is posted with it. You can check your photos for saved location data by swiping up on the image in the photo’s app on either iPhone or Google phones. You can check images on a desktop for metadata using programs like “exiftool”, which pulls the metadata and presents it to you within the exiftool program.
On mobile, to combat this, you need to limit the shared hardware and location data in the settings of your device. When you download phone applications, you give these apps access to various areas of your device. A lot of the time, apps ask you to give the permissions when downloaded, or if they do not, they are usually listed in the app store. Another note, it is good to pay attention to what an app is accessing when you download it. A mobile game probably does not need access to your camera, or photos. Apps that try to access parts of your device it should not need is indicative of that app doing more than what is advertised. This is NOT GOOD.
On desktops, metadata can also be cleared using meta data tools like exiftool. You may need to tailor how you do it based on your operating system, but a link of how to use the tool will be linked at the end of this post.
Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
On a local network, anyone with the right software can analyze the network and see what all the users are doing. Where they are browsing and, in some cases (HTTP websites), even information they enter on the website. HTTP is “Hypertext Transfer Protocol”. It is an application layer (OSI model) protocol that computers and web browsers use to communicate. The HTTP is not encrypted, which means anyone analyzing network traffic can see in plain text the information going back and forth from a computer to a website. If you log into an HTTP website, people on your network could see your log in name and password. Same goes for anything you communicate to the website.
HTTPS is the new standard. A lot of websites are now using HTTPS instead of HTTP, so most of the time you do not have to worry. HTTPS is the encrypted version of HTTP. When interacting with an HTTPS website, your network traffic to that website cannot be read in plane text, so there is little need to worry about people seeing your information through a sniffer. One way you can tell if you are on an HTTP or HTTPS website is to look for a small lock icon next to your URL address bar in your web browser. If there is a lock, HTTPS is in use. If there is not a lock, HTTP is in use.
A VPN or Virtual Private Network eliminates the ability of sniffing your network traffic entirely. All your traffic, instead of going to its destination, will first go to the host of the VPN and then from there it will go to its destination. People who are network sniffing will only be able to see that your traffic goes to the VPN host and not your destination. On the other end of the traffic, a destination website will not be able to identify (not without a lot of effort) where the traffic is originating from. They will see that the incoming traffic is coming from the host VPN and not your public IP address.
Use a different web browser.
As with everything, some services are better than others and some services have trade-offs. Google Chrome is a quick browser, but it is RAM intensive, and they collect a ton of your information. Try using Firefox or Brave, which are much more privacy focused than Google Chrome. Firefox and Brave have built in utilities that block trackers and are conscious about what happens with your data. As said above, data collection can entirely be turned off with these two web browsers, and Firefox, will delete anything it collects after 30 days. Apple’s Safari is also getting better about their privacy, but they still do a bit of data collection for themselves.
If you want to take this step to the next level, try using a deep web browser like Tor, Freenet or i2P. The most popular, Tor aka “The Onion Router”, uses a traffic routing system much like peeling an onion (hence its name). People set up relays all over the world. Internet traffic goes through three relays before arriving at its destination. These browsers can also access hidden internet services which people call The Deep Web. Normal browsers do not have the ability to access these, but Brave has Tor integrated into its browser. How well this works is still a bit in question by me, but I also have not tried very hard at getting it to work either. These services are very anonymous because of the relays involved. Tor acts a lot like its own VPN because of how it works. A small trade off using these kinds of browsers is the decrease in speed. Since the traffic must go to several places before it gets to its destination, it is much slower in comparison to Firefox or Chrome.
The deep web is notorious for illegal activity, but it is nothing to be afraid of!! A lot of illegal activity also happens on the clear net and a lot of normal activity happens on these hidden services. These web browsers are incredibly important for users who are ruled by oppressive governments. They allow these people to get out to the rest of the world to let everyone know what is happening. They can also enjoy the benefits of the normal internet, instead of their local web services. Accessing hidden internet services IS NOT ILLEGAL and using these kinds of browsers is not illegal either. They are perfectly legal, and trying them are great for learning, even if it is not something someone wanted to use permanently.
Use a different operating system.
Getting more into the weeds, you can switch operating systems entirely. Microsoft and even ChromeOS are not the only operating systems, and they are notorious for data collection. MacOS is better in its own way when it comes to privacy. They are incredibly good about keeping other people out, but Apple still collects information on their own customers.
Another operating system that holds a whopping <2% of the computer market is called Linux. Linux is the core of hundreds of different types of operating systems, many of which are free. These different types of Linux are known as distributions, or “distros” for short. Linux is open source, meaning that the code involved is available to be analyzed and edited by the users. This is also why there are so many different distributions. People take some from others, tweak it, and then release it as under a different name. People can also build their own Linux machine from complete scratch. Many of these Linux distributions have some incredible desktop environments and graphical interfaces, some I think, being better than the popular Windows. Linux, unless you want it to be, is not a command line operating system anymore. These desktop environments are also endlessly customizable. One day you can have a desktop environment that looks like Windows, and a couple hours later you can have something that looks like a Mac desktop! It is all up to the user, but I digress.
Linux tends to be much more privacy oriented because of its user base. A lot of people who use Linux want their computer to do what they want it to do and nothing more. They do not want the operating system sending information to a server about how it is used in the background. If a distribution of Linux is caught doing this, users will tell the community, and people who do not like this can stop using it. In a sense, they have a checks and balances system! Majority of Linux distros entail a lot more privacy than Windows, Chrome, and Mac by default, but there is a solution for people who want even more. Some distributions are extremely privacy focused. The distributions commonly associate with privacy are TailsOS, ParrotOS, and QuebesOS.
Use a privacy operating system on a USB drive.
People who want the absolute most privacy when it comes to computing combine all these previous steps into this last one. All the computing is done off a USB drive that clears its data every time the jump drive is disconnected. A popular combination is TailsOS running the TOR browser on a USB drive. There is no hard drive data stored, no web browsing data stored, and little traceability (not impossible though) as to what webpages you accessed.
The Wrap Up
A lot of information in a short period of time! You may be wondering, “okay, so what should I actually do?” I do not expect the ordinary everyday computer user to change their operating system and start using a browser that can access hidden services. What I do recommend though, is to switch your web browser to Firefox or Brave, install an ad blocking extension, and go through your current device and adjust its privacy settings to the most private options. For mobile devices, I recommend always keeping your location services off until you need them. It takes less than five seconds to flip it off and on using voice commands (on iPhones anyways).
We are so excited to announce that we have our first intern!
Her name is Viviana and she is an intern from Kansas Wesleyan University. She has been with us for a few weeks now and she is amazing. She is excited to try everything that we throw at her and is very hands on. Hopefully, we can continue being considered for internships so they can get hands on experience before being sent out into jobs related to their paths.
Zach (employee) and Viviana (intern) working together on a customers laptop.
We are so very excited to announce that Salina Media Connection has allowed us to do Tech Talk Tuesdays!!
We will be educating people on everything from Storage Spaces for your computers to Security Cameras for your protection. So far we have made 4 videos and we are working on our 5th today!! Stay tuned to learn more about what we will talk about!
JAB IT PC is proud to announce that we are now officially partners with Redragon.
We were fortunate enough to meet the wonderful folks this year in Las Vegas and they have amazing, high-quality gaming products at very reasonable prices! So if you need quality keyboards, mice, headsets, web cams, and more give them a look or come by our store!
More and more people are migrating to the Chrome OS platform and this may cause issue with drivers and related software compared to Windows. So we have decided to help you out with a step-by-step guide!
How to Guide: How to Set up your Printer with a Chromebook
How To Set Up Your Printer With A Chromebook
How To Get Your Printer Set Up
You can print directly from your Chromebook by using most printers that can connect to a wired or Wi-Fi network.
Tip: A USB cable can also be used to connect your Chromebook and printer together. When a cable is used, a notification will be displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions. If your printer is connected to a Chromebook directly then it will not need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Step 1: Connect your printer to the internet
Turn your printer on.
Connect your printer to an internet network. For further assistance, follow the instructions provided by your printer manufacturer.
Turn your Chromebook on and sign in.
Connect the Chromebook with the same internet network that your printer is connected to.
Step 2: Print out a page
To print a document, image, or page that you viewing, press the keys Ctrl + p.
Navigate to “Destination” and then choose the Down Arrow.
Choose “See more”
Select your printer. Tip: There are some printers that will show up automatically on the list. If your printer does not appear on this list, then choose Manage.
Choose Print.
How to add a printer to a Chromebook
Choose the time on the bottom right.
Choose Settings.
Choose Advanced on the bottom.
Choose Printers under Printing.
Under the section “Available printers to save, choose Save next to your printer.
Check to make sure your printer appears on the top under the “Saved printers” section.
Advanced printer configuration
If you are unable to automatically save your printer, the advanced setup process can be used.
Choose Set up next to your printer’s name.
Choose your printer’s manufacturer and model in the box that is displayed.
Check the label on your printer to find this information.
Choose Add.
Check under “Saved printers” on the top to make sure your printer appears.
You can specify your printer’s PPD if your printer is not displayed in the model or manufacture drop-down menus.
PostScript Printer Description (PPD)
PPD files are used by Chromebooks to support printers. These files differ from printer drivers. They inform a Chromebook how a specific printer model can be supported.
Select Browse in the box appearing next to “specify your printer PPD.”
Select your printer PPD and then choose Open.
Important: Chromebooks support .gzip or .ppd file formats with up to a 250 KB file size.
How to manually add a printer
If your printer is not displayed under the section “Available printers to save,” your printer can also be manually added.
Important: If you are using a Chromebook at school or work, and cannot add a new printer on your own, contact the administrator.
Choose the time on the bottom right.
Choose Settings.
Choose Advanced on the bottom.
Choose Printers under Printing.
Choose Add Printer under Add Printer.
Enter information on your printer
Name: Enter the name of your printer
Address: Enter the IP address of your printer
Protocol: The supported protocol for most printers is IPP.
Queue: It is ipp/print for most printers.
Choose Add.
If you cannot automatically set up your printer, you can continue following the steps on-screen for advanced printer configuration and PPD files.
How to fix problems with setting up your printer
You have your printer set up, but it will not print.
Choose the time on the bottom right.
Choose Settings.
Choose Advanced on the bottom.
Choose Printers under Printing.
Choose More and then Edit next to your printer’s name.
Ensure that all of the information on your printer is right, with no misspellings or typos.
If all of your printer information is accurate, try to remove and re-add your printer:
Choose More and then Remove next to your printer’s name
Set your printer up once again.
Your printer will not connect with Wi-Fi
Turn off your printer and then back on again.
Try connecting to Wi-Fi again.
Contact your printer manufacturer for assistance if your printer still will not connect with Wi-Fi.
Credit to respective owners of this guide, fair use.
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