Facebook Goes on Privacy Probation
Facebook has been attacked by users and critics alike because of its sly way of slipping in new privacy settings, but they won't be able to do this anymore. The FTC is forcking Zuckerberg's social network giant to simplify its privacy settings and make new changes opt-in, or
HP TouchPad Liquidation Mayhem
So I've got one of the now-coveted HP TouchPads that were on sale Saturday for $150, the 32GB model. I like it. I really like the good deal I got on it, so I wanted to bring this situation to your attention, so you might also be able to benefit. This whole HP mess started last week when stories
Necessary Computer Maintenance Part 2: Software
In last week's post, I went over the various hardware components that we recommend regular testing and cleaning for to maintain a computer in running condition. Today, I'm going to mention the software items that need to be updated regularly to keep your computer up-to-date and operating at its peak
Save Money by Watching TV Through the Internet
Since I got such an overwhelming response to my AT&T U-Verse article, I thought I would do another television based article. This time around, I want to show you how to save money by watching TV in ways that you might not be aware of. I'm going to talk about Netflix and Hulu mostly, but there
What a Week!
So I wanted to do an actual full-length blog post to talk about how busy I've been. I've had multiple websites to build, tons of computers to fix, and I keep running into a virus/malware issue that looks like fake antivirus. In a couple of cases, the Scareware has said that hardware, including the
Google Music Beta Invite
I just got an email inviting me into the Google Music Beta! I'm excited about trying out this new cloud based music platform and blogging about it. The first thing I did was select from free music packs, which I think was an excuse for Google to see what kind/genres of music I like. I picked my favs
Updates You Might Not Think Of
So everyone knows you have to update your operating system. Whether it be Mac OS X or Windows XP, Vista, or 7, system updates have become a normal part of our computer experience. What you may not know is there are other programs on your computer that are security threats if not updated. I'm going