Jun 30, 2008 | computers, hardware, Office, security, shopping, Vista
[Originally posted November 26, 2007] Thinking about a new computer – home, home office, small business? Let me give you some generalizations that will help you get started. (As always, gamers will be looking for faster processors and hard drives, more memory,...
Jun 29, 2008 | Apple, computers, hardware, Microsoft, software, Vista, WinXP
[Originally posted October 30, 2007]I wish we could count on the software and hardware vendors to play fair and treat us well, but it’s not happening. We have to take responsibility for our computers.When Windows XP and Vista are installed on freshly formatted...
Jun 24, 2008 | computers, network, printers, Vista, WinXP
Let me give you a simplified overview of printer terms, then offer a tip that might save a few seconds someday. (This is basic stuff. If you can tell where I’m leaving things out, then this isn’t for you.) LOCAL PRINTER A local printer is connected...
Jun 23, 2008 | Apple, IE, video, Vista, WinXP
Quicktime has been an annoying bit of software for ten years now. My experience tonight was the final straw. I’ve spent the better part of an hour cleaning it off my system and I don’t intend to let it back. What is it with Apple? Every time I feel like...
Jun 20, 2008 | software, Vista, Windows7
When you open a file folder on your computer with Vista – Documents, say, or Computer – the left hand column displays a short list of “Favorite Links.” That Favorites list is easy to overlook but it can be made into your best friend. When I...
Jun 16, 2008 | computers, hardware, Vista, WinXP
I bet you don’t know how to turn off your computer. Lots of people ask me why their computer doesn’t turn off when they hit the power button on the front of the case after the system crashes or freezes. Hold the button down for 4-10 seconds. The computer...
