2008 April

Since mp3 players had come out, radio is losing its popularity. Most all of us who listen to the radio listen to FM. I think I am the only person who still listens to AM radio!  The reason why I listen to AM radio is because at night I can listen to stations from hundreds […]

The faster of a typist you are, the faster you can get your work done! How fast can you type? Click Here to take a speed test. 

If you don’t back up your computer, you are asking for trouble. Hard Drives can fail at anytime, anywhere, and anyplace which translates you could lose all of your most important documents and pictures. You should backup your computer at least once a month to prevent potential data loss. Here are some common methods used to back […]

Here are some tips to create professional-looking word documents. 

 Mange page Margins -  Most documents should have 1 inch margins. (There are some exceptions: Posters, index cards, etc.)
Format the text - Formatted text is more appealing to the eye. If you want a cretin word to stand out from the others, use boldface text, If you are adding titles of […]

This past week I have read an article in Popular Mechanics that compared Macs and P.C. They compared a Mac Book to a cheap laptop… now first off that would not be fair because it would be like comparing apples to oranges. If they want to compare a Mac to a P.C. they should be fair and compare a […]

I have been very busy for the last week or so, now that things have settled down, I will be writing some more!

Microsoft has dropped small hints that they will release Windows 7 earlier than planned. This could be a signal that Microsoft intends to cut its loses from Windows Vista. Most outsiders are expecting Windows 7 to arrive some where around 2010. Will Windows 7 cut all of the losses from Windows Vista?

USB 3.0 offers speeds 10 times faster than USB 2.0. USb 3.0 technology will enable data transfers at 4.8 gbit/s. USB 3.0 is backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 and even USB 1.1.  USB 3.0 wiring will be optical which will enable higher data transfer speeds. 

Recently I had assembled a computer desk kit. Here are some tips to keep you from getting stressed.

 Keep track of ALL parts. There is nothing worse when you loose a small screw or part and you cannot assemble it without the part.
Slow and steady wins the race! Don’t rush through the assembly process just to get it done. […]

There is new wireless technology out and it is faster than ever. Wireless - N transfers data at a impressing speed of 248 MBPS. This is the fastest wireless technology ever. Routers that have “Extreme N” are now in stores. If you are thinking of getting a wireless router, make sure that it has Wireless N.