College Laptops: Buying used computers for college students is simply a bad idea.
Usually around this time of year I talk about student technology. I get into all the minimum specs and what to purchase. This year I'm still going to give you…
Microsoft Repair Scam: Foreign calls claiming to be Microsoft representatives can cost you real money.
Several months ago I started keeping closer tabs of customers who fell prey to foreign callers claiming to be from Microsoft. About one third of the people who walk…
College Budgeting: 17, no money and paying for college on his own.
In a perfect world we'd all be independently wealthy and would have no worries. Although some of us are blessed with wealth and infinite budgets, most of us have to…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The Technology Business: Owning a repair business is more than just fixing laptops, iPads, PS4 and Xbox’s, I’m constantly juggling vendors and managing inventory
Competitors, sometimes they're a pain and other times they make you think about the way you do business. For the most part I'm on pretty good terms with most of…
Economics of Technology: The creation of one little piece of electronics impacts our global economy more than we know.
Over the years I've talked about the lifecycle of technology and how it's inevitable new technology becomes old. Cell phones are the perfect example because they have a finite lifecycle,…
Computerizing your office: Most businesses can make money without computers, I’m willing to bet your office would run just fine without any computers.
"I can't believe my parents ran their business without a computer," exclaimed my friend during a tour of their business in Upstate New York. She was aghast the family business…