Q: What exactly is Windows 7’s XP mode and what’s it used for? – Brian
A: Microsoft knew that it was going to have a tough time convincing hardcore Windows XP users to migrate to Windows 7 because some older applications and hardware (like scanners) that required Windows XP could not be updated to work in [...]
Q: What are some of the traps we should watch for when shopping for technology items this year? – Ben
A: The holiday shopping season brings out the bargains and the gimmicks, especially when it comes to the confusing world of technology.
Retailers and manufacturers know since most consumers can’t decipher the technical details when making a [...]
Q: 64-bit Windows (7) is a must for me as I bought a quad core PC for its power, only to discover that this power is limited by having a 32 bit OS. Do I need to buy the full version, or can I buy the upgrade version since I have Vista 32 bit? – [...]
Q: Is the Conficker worm making the rounds again or are the email warnings a hoax? – Leslie
A: The current crop of ‘Conficker.B ‘email warnings that are purporting to be from Microsoft are in fact a hoax that’s trying to infect computers with the fake ‘Antivirus 2010′ program.
This is just another example of the creative [...]
Q: What makes Windows 7 better than Vista or XP? – Jacob
A: Windows 7, the long awaited replacement for the much maligned Windows Vista is due to be released on October 22nd (although many custom-build computer shops like ours are already delivering Windows 7 systems). The reasons for considering an upgrade to the new OS [...]
Q: If possible, I’d like to hear more about credit card fraud when online shopping. Are there any e-tail Web sites out there that are actually secure? – Greg
A: There has been much misinformation spread about online shopping that has given many the impression that the Internet is the cause of most credit card [...]
Q: Is Microsoft’s new anti-virus tool good enough to get rid of the protection software that I am paying for? – Paul
A: The need for good protection software against the thousands of malicious software attacks (a.k.a. malware) is critical, especially since the level and cleverness of the attacks is on the rise.
No matter what you [...]
Q: I bought an external hard drive to back up my files, but how do I know if it’s working? – Kerry
A:In the world of computers, there are only two types of hard drives: Those that have failed and those that are going to fail. (Which kind do you have, reader?)
The process of backing up [...]
Q: Can you tell me if these ‘peer-to-peer’ lending Web sites are legit? – Cameron
A: The Internet has spawned many ‘peer-to-peer’ networks, starting with Napster back in 1999. In general, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks allow any peer (or person connected to the Internet) to exchange or interact with any other peer.
P2P networks exist for music, video, [...]
Q: What can be done if I dropped my smart phone in water? – Craig
A: The first thing to do is turn it off and take out the battery (iPhone users don’t have the battery removal option, so turning it off is critical). The biggest mistake that’s made in these panic situations is repeatedly [...]
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