Reporting Inaccuracies: Don’t trust everything you read on a computer screen.
Monday morning I was boarding my flight from St. Louis when I received a text message asking if my parents could hitch a ride from Boston. Of course I obliged…
Convenience Fees: What about all those transaction fees?
If you've ever bought or sold anything on eBay than you're familiar with PayPal. PayPal is an online money transfer service that allows the secure transfer of funds from one…
Are PC’s dying? Sales of PC’s have been on a steady decline, but I wouldn’t say PC’s are dying. If anything PC sales are adapting.
I was asked if PC's are going away during an interview last week. After a careful pause I answered "no." PC's are here to stay and if it seems like…
Big Data: You’d be surprised how much information complete strangers know about you.
You walk into your favorite department store and are immediately recognized as a repeat customer. The store knows when you were there last and what you purchased. The store even…
Windows 10. Some things to know before upgrading on July 29, 2015.
July 29, 2015 is a much anticipated day for geeks and non-geeks alike. That day marks the release of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system. It's also a special day because…
Communicating with Young People: Yes it can be hard, but if you keep it short and sweet you’ll be one step ahead of the game.
There's an old saying about less being more, and this is especially true when trying to convey a message to young people. I'm finding that I have to say less…
Redundant Technology: How many different devices do we need that perform the same functions?
I woke up Sunday morning, rolled over and grabbed my tablet. After about ten minutes my phone rang and twenty minutes later I was sitting in front of my computer…
Technology Influences Products: Cell phones; we all have them and how they’re making clothes with pockets to hold them.
Tech Pockets, what will they think of next? This week I bought some new short pants from my favorite department store and discovered they have little pockets to put a…
Updating Old Computers: Don’t simply compare your old computer specs to the new or you’ll be very disappointed.
Years ago, before the advent of gigahertz processors, I used to draw a timeline for customers upgrading their computers. I caught myself doing the same thing last week for a…
Start Using Your Phone: Using your smartphone for business is a cheap way to efficiently use your time.
Just about everyone I know owns a smartphone capable of powering NASA. Everyone texts, makes calls and uses them for GPS, but they can be used for more. Mobile devices…