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…
Digital Purging: Keeping documents safely off your laptop or other portable device makes you less of a subject to theft.
Imagine the panic if your laptop or other digital apparatus was stolen. First you'd probably think of the monetary value and justify simply replacing the device. After a few days…
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…
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…
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,…
Power Cycling Devices: What really happens when you turn something off and on again.
Usually when I haven't come up with a good topic I sit and stare at my computer screen for a bit before an idea comes to me. Today wasn't any…
Small Business Computers: It’s hard to make money with a computer, but saving money is a different story. This week I talk about how to save money in productivity with regular maintenance.
Last week I made a promise to talk about ways we can make more money from technology our businesses already own. A customer caught up to me and suggested I…
Wireless Congestion: Cheapo routers typically can’t handle addressing more than a handful of devices.
Rarely do I answer the phone on days off, but for some reason I decided to pick up a call. It was Saturday afternoon and because I had a few…
Gifting Technology: Don’t be surprised if you find this year’s Christmas gifts at next year’s tag sale.
Parents know all too well how tough it is to buy the latest gadgets and gizmos for our kids only to find them tucked away weeks later. Our kids give…
Christmas Computing 2015: Even with a better economy many people are still stretching their budgets to make technology purchases this season.
Well, I did it. I made the mistake of shopping this weekend. During my last minute purchasing blitz I blundered more by meandering into the electronics section and crossed paths…