I’ve mentioned many times that my main computer is my notebook computer. Sure, I have a desktop computer, too, I just don’t use it very much.
Before getting my Inspiron 8600 in 2004, my primary computer was a Dell Inspiron 5000, which was also a notebook. That notebook taught me a number of important things to [...]

Remember back when you got your latest computer? It seemed so fast, so much faster than your previous computer. Now, if it doesn’t seem to drag, it just doesn’t seem as peppy as it used to…
Part of that effect is our memory — not the computer’s memory but the memories stored between our ears. We [...]

One of my newsletter readers wrote to ask about antivirus recommendations:
I have been using Norton antivirus programs for 10 years. In May I purchased Norton 360 which has been giving me fits. When I shut down Windows, everything goes off but the tower. I have done all their troubleshooting to see which program I have [...]

Forbes has a nice Eee PC article on the history behind the new product from Asus. Chairman Jonney Shih was looking for a new growth product for Asus - well, he found it!
Whether you’re a road warrior wanting to stay in touch, a computer newbie wanting a simple way to get to the [...]

With your first computer (or even your fifth!), don’t be too quick to buy Microsoft Office — there’s a great, free alternative called OpenOffice.
First, let me say it this way: “If you can use Excel, you can use Calc.”
It’s really that simple. Learning to use a spreadsheet — learning the concepts of putting variable data [...]

“Firewall? I don’t need no stinkin’ Firewall!”
You only have to read a few of my Internet security articles or my home networking articles to know my thoughts on that. I believe you must be use a software firewall on your computer. Whether you are use dialup, cable or DSL, and no matter [...]

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HP has a special that expires the next Sunday (Nov. 19th) on some of their HP Pavillion Desktop PCs.
In this case, it is the a1650 series of the HP Pavilion desktop computers, which are designed for entertainment and power computing.
HP is offering both the AMD-based and Intel-based customizable a1650y models, at prices starting at $599.
The [...]

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Getting a new computer for Christmas? Wondering how to tell the family about this new educational tool (or gaming toy!)?
How about…