For many, the process of backing up computer data can prove to be an intimidating task, if done at all. Oftentimes it isn’t until after the fact, when a hard drive fails or a laptop gets a bath from spilled coffee that one realizes the importance of having a “plan B” in place. Done properly, [...]
As pointed out in this MSNBC article, the downside of not password protecting your wireless network can be much worse than exposing your personal information to hackers. If someone hops onto your network and does anything illegal while using your internet connection, it’s your door that law enforcement agencies will be knocking on (or knocking [...]
Ever wondered what a failing hard drive sounds like? The experts at DataCent have compiled an audio library of numerous hard drives from several major manufacturers in the last throes of digital life. Have a listen here.
Gizmodo has posted a great article on numerous ways to help protect and secure your digital world. Everything from desktop computers to smartphones are covered in this concise, easy to use review of software products and helpful tips. Check it out here.
You might have noticed a decrease in spam email flowing into your mailbox this past October. It seems that the Russian government, which normally pays little attention to these matters, took the unusually bold step towards cracking down on the unending flow of spam originating from within in its borders. With the arrest of one [...]
My father-in-law and I are birds of feather when it comes to gadgets and technology. Trading stories, debating Apple vs. Windows (he’s a mac guy, I go both ways) and marveling at the latest iphone app keeps our conversations lively and fun. On a recent visit to southern Oregon, he tactfully inquired once again about [...]
Ahh, springtime. The garden. The cluttered garage. The gutters that never got cleaned last fall. Alas, tucked away in a dark corner underneath your desk, or perhaps buried under a pile of magazines and bills sits a metal box that is calling for your attention. You’ve most likely never ventured inside this box. Now may [...]
With all of the thousands of tips, tricks, and hidden methods for keeping the Windows operating system performing at its best, it can be tough getting sound advice on what works and what doesn’t. The folks at Lifehacker have put together a handy reference for weeding through much of what’s out there for some practical [...]
Purchasing a yearly subscription for a solid, well performing piece of software can be a good investment. Wouldn’t it then be a better investment to purchase a multiple year license at a discounted price and reap the savings? Not always and here’s why: Within the span of an extended 2-3 year subscription period your software [...]
Last November, Mom declared that she had reached her limit. After making peace with her ailing six year old desktop computer, she became the proud owner of a shiny new laptop. Strutting her stuff, happily sending emails from every corner of the house, Mom was once again back in cyberspace. And on one grim evening [...]
