Sep 10, 2008 | Apple, audio, computers, mobile, software, Vista, WinXP
New slogan for Apple: iTunes ain’t done till Windows won’t run! After its iPod conference this week – more of a non-event than usual for Apple – a new version of iTunes started to roll out to Windows users. For some people, it’s causing...
Sep 5, 2008 | computers, Dell, mobile, WinXP
I speculated a couple of days ago about a cheap device that might run Google’s Chrome Internet browser – and here’s the reality, right in front of us. Dell just formally introduced the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, a 2.28 pound device with a 1024×600...
Sep 4, 2008 | file_sharing, Internet, Microsoft, remote, Vista, web_services, WinXP
Microsoft’s Live Mesh service, now in beta testing, has the most promise of any of the online services. With an easy setup, you can make your files available on multiple computers, you can share files with other people, and you can access your computers...
Jul 28, 2008 | network, Outlook, SBS, search, software, Vista, WinXP
Windows Search 4 was released last month as an upgrade to Windows Search 3.01 (Windows XP) and the built-in search capability in Windows Vista. It is an important upgrade for every Windows user; it will be pushed through the Windows Update system soon. Here’s...
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...
