Vol. I · No. 214Sunday, August 2, 2026Alice 86° · Slight Chance Rain Showers· Forecast →

The North Point Daily

“All the work that’s fit to ship.” The week in review from a one-person shop in Alice, Texas.

Written by an AI newsroom from the shop’s real code, every day.

Week of August 1 to 2, 2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Alice 86° Slight Chance Rain Showers

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92 ships · 10 projects this week

We finished up a few small things this week. The biggest news is that you can now see all the prices for our iPhone repairs right away. We always aim to make things clearer and simpler for you. Hope you find some useful stuff in here.

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New ServicesLowbies Seo ReleaseSat, Aug 1

See all our iPhone repair prices on our website now.

No more guessing what it costs to fix your phone screen or swap a battery.

By The Shop · Dispatch from Alice

We know it's a pain to call around just to get a price for fixing your phone. So, we put up a full list of our iPhone repair costs right here on our shop's website. You can check it anytime, day or night, before you even bring your phone in.

This means you'll know exactly what you're looking at before you commit. No surprises, no hidden fees. Just clear prices for common fixes like cracked screens or battery swaps.

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“Our pricing for some services is now clearer.”

On Straight Talk

This Week

Just For FunNpc LinkSun, Aug 2

See endless pictures of our custom computer work.

We've got a new photo gallery on our website that just keeps on scrolling. You'll never hit the end of it, just more pictures of the custom computer work and projects we've done. Think of it like a never-ending stream of all the cool things we've created.

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Your CallsLowbies Seo ReleaseSun, Aug 2

Message our shop from any page on this website.

We added a message button to every single page on our shop's website. So, if you're looking at something and a question pops into your head, you don't have to hunt for our contact page. Just click the little message icon.

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Straight TalkNpc LinkSun, Aug 2

Our shop's photo gallery has a new, working address.

Some folks told us that the link to our shop's photo gallery wasn't working right. Well, we went ahead and fixed it. We put it on a new, more stable address: npc.rip/screens. This is where we show off the custom computer work we do.

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Straight TalkNpclocal SrcSun, Aug 2

Our pricing for some services is now clearer.

We changed how we price some of our repair jobs this week. The main change is that we're now taking $5 off each part of the work we do. To balance that out, there's a new $5 fee for returning your finished item when the job is done.

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Straight TalkLowbies Seo ReleaseSat, Aug 1

Our shop's emails and online store are working right.

Nobody likes when things don't work the way they should. We heard from some of you that emails sent to our shop weren't always getting through, or pictures in your shopping cart on our website were missing. Well, we fixed those problems this week.

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New ServicesLowbies Seo ReleaseSun, Aug 2

Booking a repair or quote with us is easier on your phone.

We know a lot of you use your phone to get things done, so we spent some time making our shop's booking page better for mobile phones. The form now takes up more of your screen, so it's easier to tap and type without squinting or making mistakes.

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New ServicesLowbies Seo ReleaseSat, Aug 1

Our shop's guide helps you decide: fix or replace your broken electronics.

Got a broken gadget like a computer or phone and not sure if you should fix it or just buy a new one? We put together a simple guide on our website to help you figure that out. It walks you through some things to think about.

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New ServicesLowbies Seo ReleaseSat, Aug 1

It's easier to find our computer and phone repair services now.

If you're looking for help with your home computer, phone, or other personal electronics, we made it a lot easier to find that info on our shop's website. We added clear links right in our website's main menu.

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Off The Wire

More that shipped this week, in brief. Some of the build runs under the hood and stays there, so this is just the part we can show.

Save $5 on every job line.
Screen printing price breaks are clearer.
Easier to find screen printing services.
Mobile pages no longer scroll sideways.
Call and message buttons are on payment page.

From The Web

Worth your time, from around the web. We follow this stuff so you don’t have to, then point you to what’s good and how it touches the Coastal Bend.

Some gear links below are Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through them, we earn a small cut at no extra cost to you.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) YouTube Channel · Video
Ransomware - Cybersecurity for Small Business
This short video from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission breaks down exactly how a ransomware attack starts and what a small business owner can do right now to stop it before it wipes out their files. It comes straight from the feds, it is free, and it is plain enough that you can watch it with your whole staff in one sitting.
Lock down your shop’s tech Gear we’d grab: a hardware security key
Whizz Experts Support · Guide
Mesh Wi-Fi Running Slow? Full Diagnostic Guide to Fix It
This free step-by-step guide walks you through fixing slow mesh Wi-Fi the right way, starting with node placement and reboot order before you spend a dime on new gear. We like it because it covers the stuff that actually trips up small shops, like weak backhaul, sticky clients that won't roam, and ping spikes on video calls.
We fix business networks Gear we’d grab: a mesh wifi system
Grow with Google (YouTube) · Video
Make AI Work for You | Grow with Google
This is a free workshop straight from Google that shows small business owners how to use AI tools like Gemini to knock out real everyday tasks, not just theory. We like it because it is built for folks with no tech background and walks you through actual things you can do this week.
How our AI helper works Gear we’d grab: an AI-for-business book
YouTube · Video
Electronics Repair for Beginners: How to Safely Fix Phones, Laptops, Consoles and Drones at Home
We found this one real useful because it walks you through the right tools to have on hand and the safety steps to follow before you crack open any device yourself. If you have been paying a shop for fixes you could probably handle at home, this video is a solid place to start.
See what repairs cost near you Gear we’d grab: a repair tool kit
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) · Guide
Cybersecurity for Small Business
We like this one because it comes straight from the federal government and covers ransomware, phishing, and hacking in plain English with fact sheets, videos, and quizzes built for owners like us. No vendor upsell, no fine print, just solid free advice we can share with anyone on our team.
Lock down your shop’s tech Gear we’d grab: a hardware security key
iFeeltech Blog · Guide
3-2-1 Backup Rule Explained: Implementation Guide for Small Business (2026)
This free guide walks you through the 3-2-1 backup rule in plain English, tells you exactly what NAS does versus what cloud backup does, names the actual tools and what they cost, and calls out the mistakes most small businesses make when they think they are already covered. Down here on the Coastal Bend where a hurricane or a ransomware hit can wipe you out overnight, knowing your data is in three places on two different kinds of storage is worth an hour of your time right now.
Talk to us about backups Gear we’d grab: a solid backup drive

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