You have probably heard the term “firewall” sometimes, in relation to computers and security. Let’s talk about what a firewall is, and if you need to make any changes to your computer setup in order to be secure. First of all, what is a firewall? Basically, a firewall is what its name suggests [...] Read more »
I get questions sometimes about defragging a computer. Does defragging really help? Does it hurt anything? Should I defrag my computer? How often? What software should I use to defrag? First of all, here is what “defragging” actually means. When you install software on your computer, all of the data doesn’t get put [...] Read more »
I remember what it was like back in the early days of personal computers. The first computer we bought that actually accessed the internet was a Packard Bell. Bought it around 1993 or 1994, and it was a “bargain” at $2400. I remember having the choice of either 4 mb of memory (RAM), or [...] Read more »
UPDATE: Amazon has now released several NEW Kindle models. I have done a full review, comparing features and prices. Check it here: Comparison of the new Kindles. No doubt you have heard about the Kindle E-book reader. It seems like it wasn’t so long ago that a lot of people were saying, “Electronic gadgets [...] Read more »
Christmas is coming – it’s only about a month away now. As happens every year, a lot of people will be getting a new computer. That’s exciting! But before you go out and get a new laptop or desktop computer as a gift for someone (or for yourself), you should know what to avoid. [...] Read more »
If you use a laptop, there is one thing you can just about count on: eventually, the battery will need to be replaced. Even if you run the computer on regular electricity, a laptop battery will wear out over time. However, there are some things you can do to get the longest life out [...] Read more »
If you use a laptop, one of the things you need to be aware of is heat. Since all of the components in a laptop are squeezed into a tight space, there tends to be more heat generated than with a desktop computer. Of course, this heat is offset through the use of heat [...] Read more »
One of the best things you can do to speed up your computer is to add more memory. This does not mean hard drive space; removing some programs won’t give your computer more memory. Memory is a physical thing that has to be installed inside the computer. But it’s not hard to do. [...] Read more »
Typically, the best deals are found on one particular day of the year: the day after Thanksgiving, commonly known as Black Friday. The prices on that day are so low, people are willing to get up in the middle of the night and stand in line for the privilege of buying. Recently I [...] Read more »
We’ve all seen some funny-looking keyboards. You know the ones that divide the keys into two halves, then put them at an angle. The idea is to put less strain on your hands and wrists as you type all day. Personally, I could never get used to using that kind of [...] Read more »
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