Hi, everybody. I did this once before when a reader had an HP system he had just bought that was running slow. The response was great and we were able to get the user up and running with a big boost in performance. Paul now needs our help so please post any helpful hints you [...]
All the hype behind the latest technology from Microsoft, called Surface Recognition, seems to forget one little fact. Whatever happened to voice recognition? I recall a time when voice recognition was also going to change the way we dealt with computer systems. I also recall similar statements that the keyboard and mouse would go the [...]
Well it seems that our neighbors down under have a major tiff with being able to afford using Microsoft Office on all of the 25,000 computers in their school system. The story from the NZ Herald here seems to indicate that the school district was facing some $2.7 million in additional licensing fees, which it [...]
This one is going to be good. Very good. That was my first impression using the Alpha [test] version of Freespire 2.0. Most test versions of Linux distributions normally have some kinks or bugs that need to be worked out. This is not the case with Freespire 2.0. It just flat out works. I had [...]
Several weeks ago Chinese users of Symantec’s Norton software downloaded a update that they allege caused havoc on their systems. Since than, Symantec has confirmed this and had issued an apology to those who were inconvenienced by the update. Well this doesn’t seem to be cutting it for some users who have decided to sue [...]
When Microsoft and Novell entered into a joint partnership towards the end of last year, it was almost like Microsoft was saying to the Linux community ‘got you.’ After Novell posted their filing with the SEC it came to light that Microsoft had paid $180 million big ones to Novell. The folks over at the [...]
There have been some commentaries written about the Dell and Wal-Mart deal to sell Dell systems through the retail giants mega stores with some warnings that Dell must be careful. Careful that they do not tarnish their image as not only a low end supplier but also as a supplier of high end systems as [...]
Staples has begun a recycling program in which consumers can bring in old monitors or computers for a flat $10 each to cover the cost of recycling the units. Keyboards, mice and speakers are accepted at no cost. The recycled items can be dropped off at any Staples store in the United States during normal [...]
Each Sunday our local rag has a column in which readers post questions which are answered by the technology guru for the newspaper. This Sunday a reader asked which computer they should purchase for their son who was heading off to college. They were undecided whether to get a laptop or a desktop, whether Dell [...]
It is funny how sometimes we recall a issue, but don’t remember who or what company caused the issue in the first place, which than leads one to believe that it was a non-issue to begin with. Let me explain. I remember that some company was going to sue everyone because it contended that it [...]
I recall an incident about 5 or 6 years ago in which while performing some service on a business computer, I mentioned it was just about time to replace the systems which were about 4 years old. One on the employees mentioned that shouldn’t computers last more than 4 years? I responded they can, but [...]
Before I go into the story behind ioSafe, many of us are familiar with the tales we have heard about how people like HP, Apple, Adidas and so forth, were all started with folks coming up with an idea in their garages. I have spent 100’s of hours in my garage. Nothing! So when I [...]
For months the rumor mill was churning indicating that Google was coming out with some type of a phone. Now the rumor this week is that Google might be setting their sites higher. I mean like really high. Seems that Google has been eye balling the up and coming sale by the FCC of the [...]
Make sure your system is up to date and that you have the latest protections in place.
AVG anti-virus: 05/26/07
Norton anti-virus: 05/23/07
McAfee anti-virus: 05/23/07
Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE: 05/24/07
Spybot Search and Destroy: 05/23/07
Microsoft Windows Defender: 05/26/07
Nod32: 05/25/07
Updates as of May 27, 2007 6:00am CDT.
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Norton Internet Security - Symantec has issued a fix for a buffer overflow problem that the company states is corrected by using its Live Update feature. Make sure you get the latest definitions as well.
Microsoft Says Sorry - For those of you using the X-Box and were having trouble downloading the beta of Halo 3, [...]
What triggered my entire thought process on a conspiracy theory is when I read that Dell is going to sell their Dimension series of computers through Wal-Mart and Sams Club. Hold on here! Let us look at everything that has happened since Microsoft struck a sweetheart deal with Novell that still has the Linux community [...]
The folks at Google have finally publicly revealed their interest in Internet security and now have a blog available for your perusal. What I immediately found of interest is that the claim that one in ten sites contain malware may have been overreported according to the first Google security blog entry. It also seems that [...]
Joost [beta] is a test version of software that will be offering TV on demand on our computer boxes. My friend Kevin from KRC forums directed me to a site and I was able to sign-up for a invitation to take Joost out for a spin. Joost describes their software as being:
Joost is [...]
For many who have new computers preinstalled with Vista and who wish to install XP as well, VistaBootPro may help. The software is designed to setup a boot menu in which you can select which operating system you wish to use during boot. By using VistaBoot Pro you eliminate the hassles of trying to [...]
Dell has set up a Linux forum dedicated to its new Dell Linux Ubuntu boxes which have just been offered starting yesterday. Already there are some who are showing some signs of negativity. As I have previously mentioned, if the Linux folks don’t get behind this movement and support Dell, this entire project will fall [...]
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