“In the field of computing, the term spyware refers to a broad category of software designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer’s operation without the informed consent of that machine’s owner or legitimate user.” [Source: Wikipedia]
So how do you know if your system has been taken over by spyware? Here are some [...]
By now most of us are aware that Sony Corp. has issued a massive laptop battery recall of some 9.6 million affected computers. Brands involved in the recall include Dell, IBM, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Lenovo, Apple, Sharp, HP-Compaq, Toshiba, Gateway, Sony, and the list continues to grow.
So what happened? Sony states that the problem involved the [...]
Well after five years of peace and quiet, Microsoft has awaken to introduce a new operating system that it is calling Vista. Have you ever wondered what XP stood for? Experience. I never did understand the relationship of XP and experience. Oh, well.
So what is Vista? It is a completely new operating system built from [...]
WOW! During the past two weeks, the computing world has seen a number of updates, patches, and upgrades that hopefully will make our time spent on the computer a little easier and safer.
Microsoft released two updated products this past week. First came the release of Internet Explorer 7.0 and next came the final version of [...]
My name is Ron Schenone and for 15 years I owned and operated a computer repair business. And for six years I also taught computer classes at our local community college where I lived. For the past 3 years I have been a MVP [Most Valuable Professional] receiving this award from Microsoft. I have a [...]
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