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…

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Bargain Computer Shopping: Don’t fall for the stuff after the sale. Warranties, service and accessories are where computer stores profit most.

You've probably never thought about how a company profits from a computer sale. But, I know you've most likely been frustrated by all the trial software and in-store offers when…

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Reducing PC Bottlenecks: Processor speed and lots of memory are not always the best solution for making a computer fast.

Most custom computers built through my company are assembled from tried and true components. Every now and then a customer will hit us with a build for a specific application…

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Technology Boom: 1994 to 2004 represented a very fast rate of technology change and we owe it all to the television series Friends

An hour ago I finished watching all ten seasons of the television series Friends. Every night I'd fire up Netflix to see the latest shenanigans and relive that time in…

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A Month of 10: Windows 10 has been out for a month and although most upgrades have gone smoothly, some have had some real issues and problems.

Windows 10 has been available for a month so I thought it would be fitting to use this week's article to talk about some of the good and bad of…

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Recycling Old Computers: It may not be worth your time to dismantle old PC’s in hopes of getting rich from scrap gold, copper and aluminum.

Crazy Eddy walked into my store last week and took a look at my recycling pile. "I bet you can make a pretty penny on that scrap." Like I do…

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