Windows 10 Countdown: If you’ve been putting off the free upgrade from Microsoft, you’re running out of time to give it a try.

Windows 10 has been available for just under a year and we're already approaching the deadline to take advantage of the free upgrade. If you've been procrastinating the install or…

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Business Reconstruction: I enjoy evaluating and consulting with other businesses. Over the years I’ve helped and evaluated many small businesses.

  Occasionally I help other businesses by evaluating them and offering managerial mentorship. Last week I was contacted by another computer store owner who asked me for help because his…

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Very Old Computers: Beige boxes are making a comeback either due to nostalgia or because businesses are realizing upgrades require a major investment in software.

Three day weekends are a rarity for me so when I get them I relish the time. I spent most of Saturday cutting a nasty overgrowth of thorn bushes from…

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Frustrating Updates: How many times have you been in the middle of something when Windows decides to automatically update?

Tonight's article was going to be about the trials and tribulations of moving technology from one office to another. I'm on the tail end of a decent sized job that's…

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Too much data? Data farms cost money to maintain. Many companies storing large amounts of data are now realizing the financial implications of storing massive amounts of data.

Everywhere we turn someone is collecting data on us. At one point in the short lived history of technology someone, somewhere decided it was crucial to hoard data. Alas, after…

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More Cheap Laptops: Manufacturers keep pumping out cheap laptops that fail prematurely. We’re faced with the nasty job of telling customers their repair is more than the machine is worth.

Purging old stuff is daunting but necessary. Whether it's old business documents or ancient parts, cleaning house has to be done occasionally to make room for future accumulations. My goal…

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People vs Technology: I’ve had my job threatened by technology numerous times and, well, I’m no longer scared a computer will leave me unemployed.

My line of work introduces me to people with varying professional backgrounds. Accountants, lawyers, stenographers and too many more from which to pick relies on computers for their day-to-day work.…

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