Ron Schenone
Pirated Vista Versions OK After SP1?
The news is that along with the performance and security functions that SP1 will offer Vista users, Microsoft has decided to forgive those using pirated versions of Vista. With the problems that genuine users faced several months ago when their legitimate copies were deemed illegal, the software giant has changed the process in which it [...]
Mandriva 2008 – Extensive Product Review
Over at Scot’s Newsletter forum, a post and link was made referencing a extensive review of Mandriva 2008. What was interesting about the review was the misconceptions about Mandriva including some FUD issues that circulate around the Net. Issues such as whether Mandriva is free or not, whether free updates and support are available and [...]
Technical Support – Interesting Free Stuff
Yesterday I was working on a Dell system and wondered over to the technical support site for some information, and I noticed some information that I thought was interesting. We all have friends, family or clients who may inquire about specifics to there computer problems. Questions like networking issues, spyware, viruses and so forth that [...]
Acer Takes The #2 Laptop Sales Spot
Acer is now the #2 seller of laptop computers in the world, now that they have completed their acquisitions of Packard Bell and Gateway. According to recently released sales figure, Dell was knocked out of the #2 spot by Acer. HP remains the leader of the pack for all computer sales with Dell trailing behind [...]
Nintendo Wii – Game Recommendations Anyone?
In a previous article I mentioned about buying a few Nintento Wii’s for the kids in the family, and I am now looking for recommendations on which games you people would recommend for them to play? The ages range from 9 to 4 years old and no shoot’em ups please. Though I am an avid [...]
Google – We Can't Talk About It No More!
Now that Google has confirmed they will be bidding on the upcoming 700 Mhz spectrum that the FCC will be auctioning off next month, Google starting today can no longer talk about it. Seems that by FCC rules, participants are prohibited from discussing their strategy nor bidding plans with the hopes of keeping the auction [...]
Vista and Leopard – You Gotta Ask Why?
Reader Don Naphen made a comment about an interesting article over at PC Magazine in which the writer was critical of the new Apple operating system Leopard. There was also some comparisons made between Vista and Leopard, which makes for interesting reading. Though I do not use an Apple system, I can not comment on [...]
Dell Laptop Adapters – Follow-Up
I have previously done two reports concerning Dell laptop adapters for the Dell 1501 series and also for the 90 watt two wire adapter used on other Dell systems. I also made contact with Dell representatives and received a reply as follows: Ron- I am support analyst at Dell headquarters, and this blog was pointed [...]
Security Updates As Of December 2, 2007
Make sure your system is up to date and that you have the latest protections in place. AVG anti-virus: 12/2/07 Norton anti-virus: 11/28/07 McAfee anti-virus: 11/28/07 Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 11/29/07 Spybot Search and Destroy: 11/28/07 Microsoft Windows Defender: 11/28/07 Nod32: 11/30/07 Updates as of December 2, 2007 6:00am CDT. Tags: avg, norton, mcafee, lavasoft, spybot, defender, [...]
FBI – Bot Roast II Nets More Suspects
In an effort to stem the tide of cyber criminals, the FBI is conducting another investigation which it claims is netting the arrest of suspects throughout the world. In it’s latest investigation, a teenager from New Zealand was nabbed in which the suspect had control of millions of computers worldwide. Known as bots, these sinister [...]
