Rustic Technologies

05/05/2026

Well, this is one way to be off grid....

I get a lot of questions about being "off grid" and not being connected to anything.

I wish that I had a good answer.

The reality of 2026 is that there really is no way to have a computer and be "off grid".

Let's look at some of the things that people use their personal computers for...

Email.... ONLINE

Shopping... ONLINE

Banking... ONLINE

Websites... ONLINE

Games... ONLINE

Streaming... ONLINE

Social Media... ONLINE

Now let's look at the things that you use your computer for that work without an internet connection...

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Most things now must be online in order to work. so going "off grid" is not really possible.

Even the new Windows 12 will REQUIRE and internet connection to even work.

At my home, our lights, air conditioning systems, cameras, alarm, and even my garage door are all online and need that connection.

Yes, I can still press the button in the garage to open the door, but the app I have makes sure the door is closed every night without me even thinking about it. Just like the my air conditioning app makes sure the house is always the temperature I want it to be and my sprinkler app checks the weather then decides how long to water the yard for.

I am a member of a few "prepper" groups and "homesteading" groups here on Facebook and everyone wants to be "off-grid" and claim that they could survive just fine without any connection to the outside world.

Ok... no power, tv or internet.. I've done it for several weeks at a time post hurricane, but to be honest, it was not fun.

I need my Facebook fix and the ability to lay in bed, call up an app and have my coffee brewing before I get to the kitchen.

For the most part, technology is progress. I chose to embrace it.

05/04/2026

Happy May!!!!!

Wow, it seems like just yesterday we were kicking off the New Year.

This year is really flying by and an incredible pace. Not sure I am totally happy about that. If I start to see Christmas Decorations at local stores, I'm going to scream!!

We are in the office this week every day except on Wednesday morning. We've got some onsite service calls then, but for the rest of the week we will be here.

We've had a few trade in iPhones if anyone is looking for an inexpensive phone, we've also got a few new laptops on the floor that we have finished refurbishing.

It will be a FREE EGG FRIDAY to kick off May as well.

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

We will be CLOSED on Wednesday and Friday of this week.

Wednesday we will be doing service calls in the area and away from the shop for the day.

Friday, we've got some family obligations.

Thanks!!

04/23/2026

Loving this cold front!!! I wish that SW Georgia could have days in the upper 80's and these 45-55 degree nights. I also wish that there were no gnats during the summer.

But I think I stand a better chance of winning the Powerball than getting those whishes answered.

There are LOTS of things going on at Rustic Technologies.

We've been going crazy fixing phones, tablets and laptops this last week. We've got nine televisions in the shop that I will start working on next week. We very much procrastinate working on televisions as they take up a lot of bench space and then occupy that space until the parts arrive. Once you've opened a 60 or 70" television, it is kind of hard to move it aside and work on other things.

Lots of watch batteries being replaced, lots of ci**rs being sold.

Rustic Technologies has taken on a really interesting direction due to the significant community support, which we are very thankful for.

We are working on several new things for the summer. As may of you know, we own Tagalong Ranch in addition to our show horses have a full feed shop on property. Some of those products will be available here in Cuthbert in the coming months.

Meanwhile, it's FREE EGG FRIDAY tomorrow and hope to see all of my locals needing some free eggs!!

04/16/2026

April Showers Bring May Flowers???

My garden could really used some rain right now as could my cistern.

We've been fairly busy with repairs this week and I've started to catch up. I've finally gotten the number of open service tickets under twenty and hope to be in the single digits next week providing of course parts continue to arrive.

We will be OPEN tomorrow and doing FREE EGG FRIDAY.

We are also taking 35% off all in stock laptops tomorrow.

Our RusticTV is up and running in the store and we have boxes in inventory. Ask about 10,000 channels for $15 a month which also includes ALL sports and movie channels. No more blackouts, every game, in every market!!

The Humidor At Rustic Technologies has some AWESOME samplers in and all include a free gift like lighters and cutters. Stop by and pick up on outstanding cigar for weekend.

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

Did you know that at Rustic Technologies we do watch battery replacement?

Perhaps you've got a bunch of watches in the drawer and none of them work? Most can be repaired the same day and we have over 1,000 assorted batteries in stock.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter everyone... We should have a normal schedule next week and be open daily..

04/01/2026

Happy Easter?

Is it just me or is this year flying by?? It seems like only yesterday I was wrapping Christmas gifts and planning my New Years menu.

Now it's already Easter. Next will come long hot days and the SW Georgia gnats. I'm already looking forward to fall.

Ok, few things... We will be CLOSED on Good Friday. Taking the long weekend for some family time. I sincerely wish that you and your family have a blessed Easter.

Since we were closed last Friday, I've moved FREE EGG day to THURSDAY. YES, TOMORROW. FREE EGGS FOR EASTER!

We've taken a bunch of laptops on sale, taken a few things in on trade and continue to do a lot of repairs.

Looking for an amazing cigar for after Easter Dinner?? We've added some amazing smokes and great Easter Gifts.

We have seen some seriously nasty virus infections over the last two weeks. BE CAREFUL when you are online. The scams are getting worse and worse.

If you think you have a virus or feel that your computer is running slow, remember that we do a flat fee virus removal / tune-up and can get your computer back up and running as it should be.

Rustic Technologies & The Humidor At Rustic Technologies

111 Plum Street
Cuthbert, GA

04/01/2026

It appears that Windstream is down all over Randolph County. Internet and phones.

Eta for resolution is 1pm.