One of the most basic concepts in computer technology, and one of the notions that started basic computer theory, is the idea of turning a switch on or off.  Most…

At some point about three years ago I realized adoption of technology isn't only a function of the individual person, it's also a function of age.  Generational differences between users…

Before I start this week's article, I want to have a little tech-geek fun and do a little research at the same time.  Many readers who I talk with, tell…

This weekend was my biweekly scheduled visit with my two teenage daughters.  Although we did most of our normal routine, this weekend my daughters asked me to step out of…

I was visiting my brother's house a few months back while he was playing Call of Duty on the Xbox.  For years I've heard him and his friends talk about…

Most internet users should have a pretty good idea of the inherent risks of landing on a virus.  Through trial and error, most of us have learned how to avoid…

Anyone who has ever talked face-to-face with another person understands there is always room for misunderstandings.  This is especially true when people use different styles of communication:  maybe body language…

I've had a lot of time to think about technology and places where it should and shouldn't be used.  Banking, technical briefs, and even politics are all places technology is…

Most of us know there are certain things that have standards.  Tires, for example, are all pretty standard with regard to size.  If I drive my car into the garage…

Moving from one residence to another is a daunting task:  packing furniture and belongings, deciding what to take and what to dispose of, and changing addresses.  There's so much to…