PLAN YOUR NEXT PC PURCHASE

May 17, 2001 | computers, WinXP

If you’ve been holding out, then your next PC should be a Christmas present to yourself. When Microsoft rolls out Windows XP at the end of October, you’ll see a tremendous amount of hype – and for a change, it looks like the hype will be justified....

SATELLITE UPDATE

May 14, 2001 | broadband

In the last chapter, our hero had sent a purchase order to Pegasus Communications for Express Plus two-way satellite service – business class, reasonably priced. This week, Pegasus abruptly fired all of its Commercial Sales Managers for broadband. A nice e-mail...

DOUGLAS ADAMS DIES

May 14, 2001 | news

Douglas Adams passed away on Friday. He was 49. He was the author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, and several other of the most wonderful books in the world. “So long, and thanks for all the fish.”

HOME NETWORKING

May 10, 2001 | broadband, computers

I’m convinced that home networking is going to be huge. The various wireless and phone line options to connect home computers and share an Internet connection are exciting. They will open up possibilities you haven’t even dreamed of yet. You’re going...

OFFICE XP

May 10, 2001 | Office

I spent ten minutes today looking at Microsoft Office XP for the first time. Two things jumped out as features that might be worth the price of admission, if they work. I’ll be watching the reviews. — Voice recognition is built into the Office...