SECURITY SOFTWARE – OVERVIEW

There are four housekeeping functions that require attention on every computer.1. Antivirus protection2. Adware/spyware protection3. Installation of security-related updates4. BackupsIf those functions are performed, you can use a computer to accomplish wonderful...

MORE ONECARE ANNOYANCES

The Windows Live OneCare team continues to find new ways to shoot themselves in the foot. There have already been a number of bugs and annoyances that have been poorly handled. Better communication would have prevented some of the negative media coverage in the past,...

UPDATE EXHAUSTION

Windows needs to restart your computer to finish installing critical updates. OneCare will restart your computer in 1 hour 56 minutes. There is a new Adobe Flash update ready to install. Continue? HP Software Update. Java version 6 update 3. Acrobat 8.1. Updates are...

DELL PHONES HOME

Dell made an unwelcome phone call to one of my clients about the order for his new home computer. I’d hate to think Dell is going to make a habit of it. I’ve been involved in ordering hundreds of computers from Dell over the years. Orders placed online...

SHOPPING AT BEST BUY

Sonoma County has a serious shortage of places to buy technology. It was a little upsetting when CompUSA announced it was closing, since it had a better inventory of network equipment than anywhere else nearby for those days when things have to be bought on short...