Matt Hartley

I read this article with great interest as I realize fully that many Windows gamers may be having mixed results with their Windows gaming experience since upgrading to Windows 7. And after all, with the promised compatibility in play, there should be no problem, right? Well, maybe.
As the article points out, it almost feels like [...]

In the what were they drinking file for today, we have Congress stating that ISPs should be responsible for blocking fraud sites. You’re right, let’s put the same people that barely understand what the hell the Internet even is in charge of passing laws that may very likely have unintended consequences.
What consequences might you ask? [...]

Microsoft and Apple have been exchanging advertising jabs for sometime now. And there is no question that at times, Apple can be pretty low to the gut with its claims that it is the best choice according to its commercials. And at one time, Apple even looked like it might sue Microsoft over advertising against [...]

I was reading this article today, as it states that Nokia would be better off simply focusing on netbooks and not bothering with mobile phones at all any longer. I would counter this as I believe, despite its lagging North American popularity these days, that Nokia remains one of the best mobile phone providers out [...]

This recent article on the mishap that was the story on movie piracy with 60 Minutes only goes to show, once again, how clueless the mainstream media really is about modern technology. Yes, movie piracy is stealing. No one with a clue is going to argue this. But where I have a problem is acting [...]

This article provides us with an advertiser’s perspective as to how it affects them in their eyes when people use add-ons such as AdBlock Plus. But what Mr. Smith does not seem to realize is the big reason why AdBlock Plus is so popular is due to abuses in advertising.
AdSense, text ads and even non-intrusive [...]

As the weekend approaches, I will be further exploring what the various Hulu options might be able to provide. And with the news that Hulu has no intention of charging its users as expected, at least not as seriously as once thought, I am more ready than ever to drop my monthly TV bill.
Thankfully, I [...]

Clearly this article hits the nail on the head in just about every way. But unless I was asleep when I read the piece, strangely I noted mention of the differences with the networks here in the States for each. Verizon wins big time in both overall coverage and 3G sustainability/access.
But as the piece points [...]

Normally I would say that threatening to open up your own ISP is not going to ensure more broadband choices in your town. However if it is merely a matter of the ISPs dragging their feet and they are slowly moving this direction, then clearly seeing your city threatening to start its own fiber option [...]

For the first time in a very long time, I feel as good about a Windows release as I do about my current desktop, Ubuntu. Having done plenty of testing with both Windows 7 RCs and the beta for the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10, I can honestly say I can use either and not find myself [...]

Today, Richard asks:
I have a Vaio laptop VGN-NR21Z/T with Vista Home Premium, which has been very well behaved for 18 months.
I have 3 users set up: Admin, User A (standard user), User B (standard user). I generally use User A. I use wireless and the connection has been fine, until last week.
Now, if I boot [...]

Seems like only yesterday I was using Windows, spending the better part of a day working to resize my Outlook .PST files before it became too unwieldy. Today, however, it looks like there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel with regard to Outlook data. While it took Outlook 2003 to bring [...]

Windows 7 is abuzz in the news right now — understandably so, as it was just released. But while there is no question that it is perhaps one of the best Windows releases, I am curious as to what your experience has been with it thus far? How is the stability, drivers and general overall [...]

Despite the cheapskate masses already complaining at the prospect of actually spending money on something that they enjoy, Hulu is likely going to ask for a subscription model come 2010. Honestly, if it means that it might not be limiting the number of episodes of individual programs and can keep them up longer, I am [...]

The very idea sounds foreign to me — aggregating conversations. But I guess if you look at what has happened with Facebook and Twitter, this type of thinking has already been put into play. The one thing they have not addressed is turning down the “noise” found in most online conversations so you can participate [...]

For those of you out there who are anxiously waiting for Windows 7, your wait is nearly over. And I know a few people out there who have claimed to already have their Windows 7 copies on pre-order — understandably so. Unlike the dog-slow speed of Vista, Windows 7 will run great on any PC [...]

While Apple users will be quick to point out the flaws that come with using Windows 7, such as the headaches in migrating from XP, they are nuts if they think Joe Average is going to rush out to spend a grand plus on new hardware just to avoid the hassle. Not going to happen [...]

Read about this latest “Kindle-Killer” today and I must admit, it sounds interesting. But unlike other eBook readers that completely lacked Amazon’s huge libarary, it appears that B&N might actually have this covered with the Nook eBook reader.
The Nook is thin, looks pretty simple to use and frankly, based on what I am reading, blows [...]

This latest issue surrounding Internet Explorer sadly affects Firefox users as well. What is so sad about the entire thing is that even for those trying to use the clearly better browser, Microsoft has still managed to force an update that is creating problems for users despite the fact that they are not using a [...]

I spent the better part of two hours trying to figure out how to share news of Finland following along with nations in making access to broadband a “right”. I suppose some might point out that this is no different than providing access to power or water. Yet we do not see this happening in [...]