Online Footprints: Nothing you do online is anonymous.
Wednesday afternoon I was minding my business in my Athol store when a woman walked in and started making small talk. She used purchasing a new USB cable as an…
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…
A Closer Look at Backups: Consider backing locally before you rely on the cloud.
A few weeks back I talked about the importance of performing routine computer backups of office computers. Probably the most obvious reason for backing up information is to create redundancy…
Maintaining Office Computer Systems: Spending money on computers hardly seems like a good decision until your business is interrupted by a failed computer.
I'm always amazed how much I spend on technology to keep my business going. It seems like I'm constantly replacing components or making upgrades to each of my business' computers.…
Limiting Technology: Rather than adding features the new Google Chromebook Pixel and Apple MacBook are stripping features which were once considered standard.
Over the past several weeks I've been keeping an eye open for a laptop to replace a customer's broken Mac. In my travels I came across the perfect little laptop…
Online Tech Support: Beware of IYOGI and their business practices.
I love Wednesdays. I pick one store and work in it the whole day. This week I had a great customer. Before I get on with the story I have…
Microsoft vs. Google: Microsoft’s business model has to change if they want to compete against Google Chrome. There’s a new sheriff in town!
Last week I felt behind the times. I'm the guy who's supposed to be up on all the latest and greatest and as I was being asked a very simple…
Tech Obsolescence: Newer technology may have alternate uses and may serve multiple purposes.
I've been rummaging through boxes of outdated technology and came across a generic GPS I imported from China. I had an idea to create a revenue stream by integrating advertisements…
Free Software: I love anything free. When it comes down to spending hundreds on software I may use once I always opt for the free version.
I'm cheap. Call me frugal, penny-wise or thrifty, there's no good way to explain why I don't opt for more expensive stuff. I love saving money any way I can.…
Graphics Cards: Purchasing a decent video card isn’t necessary for everyone but it could make all the difference for your job or hobby.
Normally I write these articles on Sunday night, and prior to sitting behind my computer I have to eliminate topics. Because this week hasn't produced too many themes I brainstormed.…