Keep Net Neutrality Right Where It Is!
People keep asking for my thoughts about Net Neutrality and then look stunned when they realize what it really means to us as Americans. Buried under all the headlines about…
Siri, Cortana & Alexa: This Is How I Imagine Them
Ever wonder what Siri looks like? Maybe Cortana? Today I started imagining what digital personal assistants really look like. When I asked Siri about her appearance, she replied that she's…
Are PC’s Really Dying? I Know They’re Not.
Declining PC sales isn't much of a new topic. It seems every time a new technology evolves, PC's take a backseat and eventually reemerge. Desktops and laptops aren't going anywhere…
8 Steps to Prevent Your Identity From Being Stolen
Everyday, it seems, I hear stories from customers about how they were hacked. Over the past year the level of the hacks escalates from one story to the next. I…
Repair Or Replace? Is There A Correct Answer?
Over the years I've talked about reasons to repair versus replace technology. I've helped many customers decide whether or not repairing an older piece of technology is really smart or…
7 Things I Learned About My Business
I'm going back on the road in the beginning of July after two solid months of training new employees and getting one of my locations back on its feet. Let…
“Help Wanted” Signs Are Worthless
Three weeks ago I started the search to replace a long-term employee. He left on a Monday and I immediately started my search that afternoon. As it was in years…
15 Years Wouldn’t Be Possible Without Loyal Customers
Small business owners can appreciate the inconvenience of an employee leaving with no notice. I had this happen within the past week so I've been pulling the weight of two…
My Plywood PC Has Made Inventors A Ton Of Money
One of my long-time customers approached me last week about a theory he wants to prove. He currently maintains a bunch of industrial machines running on Windows NT that he…