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...

DELL COMPUTERS

May 7, 2001 | computers

As other computer manufacturers fall by the wayside, Dell continues to stand out. They ship promptly, they don’t make very many mistakes, and their customer support is as good as it gets. That is to say, not everyone has a happy experience, but the odds are...

MORE CHEAP COMPUTERS

Apr 27, 2001 | computers

Look, this is getting ridiculous. Costco has a few dozen E-Machines today with these specs: Celeron 633MHz processor, 64Mb RAM, 15 Gb HD, plus a DVD drive and the usual accessories. Price: $399.99, including a 15″ monitor! Amazing.

CHEAP COMPUTERS

Apr 22, 2001 | computers

Prices are nosediving again. Want a cheap computer? There’s only a few left, but how about an E-Machine E-Monster 1000 – a Pentium III 1GHz processor, 20Gb hard drive, 64Mb of RAM, and a CD recorder – for $775. Remarkable stuff, and prices are only...

TIME IS NOT ON YOUR COMPUTER’S SIDE

Mar 31, 2001 | computers

Your computer will probably automatically adjust the time when Daylight Savings Time returns tomorrow morning. But that may be the only thing it gets right about the time. Here’s an article that explains why your computer’s clock is notoriously...

GATEWAY FINANCIAL WOES

Mar 4, 2001 | business, computers

While Dell continues to be a strong company and a great choice when you’re in the market for a new system, Gateway has been floundering. Although I was an early Gateway booster, I became more and more unhappy with Gateway’s erratic customer service and odd...