I have been working on computers for so long, that it is sometimes difficult to remember a time when I wasn’t doing some type of a build, repair or software install. I have also learned that when it comes to software, for some odd reason, there are usually some type of glitch that prevents ANY [...]
More FUD is coming our way courtesy of Microsoft with the latest rumor being that some type of a patch or patches are currently being tested for Windows Vista. The rumor mill also has it that these patches may become available on or about August 8, 2007. But I don’t think [...]
The words “I NEED HELP!” resound through the hallways of all forums with a thud. What brought this to my attention this week were two things. One was a comment left here to one of my articles about a boot problem and the second was this Sunday’s newspaper. In an article in the paper the [...]
As we struggle through Vista with its high resource demand, high hardware requirements, and high price, it is hard to believe that Windows 7 will be with us in about 3 years. Since Microsoft hasn’t mentioned what they have planned for us, this is a great time to think about some of the things [...]
Software Freedom Day kicks off on September 15, 2007. The purpose of the celebration is to bring public attention to the benefits of free software compared to their commercial counterparts. On their website they state the following:
We need to look beyond the currently dominant business practices to determine which products we should have and teach [...]
A bill being proposed before Congress would set up a new system to handle our medical records electronically. It seems that the proposal will attempt to entice doctors to submit patient information to a E-Trust which will contain patient records that are going to follow us through out our lives. The hope is that this [...]
Make sure your system is up to date and that you have the latest protections in place.
AVG anti-virus: 07/28/07
Norton anti-virus: 07/25/07
McAfee anti-virus: 07/25/07
Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 07/26/07
Spybot Search and Destroy: 07/25/07
Microsoft Windows Defender: 07/24/07
Nod32: 07/27/07
Updates as of July 29, 2007 6:00am CDT.
Tags: avg, norton, mcafee, lavasoft, spybot, defender, nod32
According to Mark Shuttleworth of Ubuntu fame, Dell will be soon offering more Linux boxes in the next few weeks. It seems that Dell is pleased with the response it has received since it first introduced Linux systems back in May and has decided to offer more systems very soon. According to a Reuters [...]
The release of Service Pack #1 for Microsoft Windows Vista is on the back burner with rumors flowing around the internet of a release date which seems to go from later this year all the way until 2009. So what it really is starting to look like is all of those self professed know it [...]
Gee! Acer has no qualms about telling Microsoft what it thinks about Vista without having to use the word ’sucks.’ The #4 computer manufacturer seems to feel that Vista is becoming more of a liability than an asset and also hints that because of Vista, PC sales are sluggish. Microsoft on the other hand seems [...]
One of the most common problems that Window users face are understanding file associations and also how to change them. Before I proceed I want to explain that this procedure is not for the newbie, unless you like living life in the fast lane, since it could pose problems on your system.
First, what are file [...]
For those Techies among us, we have all been there and done that. You know the drill. You go to a new clients home or business and begin asking some simple, or what you think are simple questions. Like, ‘how much memory does this system have?”. The client replies ‘40 gigabytes’, referring to the hard [...]
Those of us who travel with our laptops must be aware that rogue sites are being set up near major airports trying to steal information off of our laptops and cell phone systems. I was surprised to learn that the BBB conducted an audit at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, and found 20 rogue sites set [...]
Microsoft is indicating that sales for XP will remain strong and may generate approximately 22% of its operating system sales for the remainder of this year into 2008. But the software giant also has said that it will stop offering Windows XP to OEMs in January 2008 for installation on new computers. This will force [...]
It seems like the people over at Georgia Tech have been playing around with high frequency signals that could offer extremely fast wireless speeds in the next few years. Using 60 GHz frequencies data speeds are impressive and this band is currently unlicensed and free for use in the US.
On their website they state:
Within three [...]
Just a quick note:
Symantec has released an updated Norton removal tool version 2008.0.0.21 which corrects a problem that was occurring with Windows Vista. If you have tried removing a Norton product under Vista and experienced any problems, you may wish to give this updated tool a try.
The new removal tool can be found here.
As suggested [...]
Make sure your system is up to date and that you have the latest protections in place.
AVG anti-virus: 07/21/07
Norton anti-virus: 07/18/07
McAfee anti-virus: 07/18/07
Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 07/19/07
Spybot Search and Destroy: 07/18/07
Microsoft Windows Defender: 07/18/07
Nod32: 07/20/07
Updates as of July 22, 2007 6:00am CDT.
Tags: avg, norton, mcafee, lavasoft, spybot, defender, nod32
Our local TV station reported that on Monday morning some 200 employees of a call service were locked out of their building and were informed they were all terminated. The TV newscaster interviewed several of these folks who were totally shocked and rightfully so, since they had received no prior warning that the company would [...]
Just a quick note:
Toshiba has expanded its efforts to recall faulty battery packs manufactured by Sony, in view of two additional laptop systems bursting into flames during the past several months. In one of the incidents the faulty battery had been recalled but the consumer failed to obtain a replacement battery pack. In subsequent investigations [...]
I was at one of the major online magazine sites today and spotted an advertisement for a software product that had been reduced from $39.95 down to an incredible $14.95. Several thoughts passed through my mind - the first being I wondered how many people fall for these ads, and the second being that no [...]
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