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 Printers May Pose Fire Hazard, Hacker Bait
According to an article over at Ars Technica, new HP printers sold in the last little bit may pose a risk of causing fires in residences, as well as being open for hackers to pull printed items from the internet. MSN also did a pretty length story on it, comparing it to selling you a car with no
New Tablet Showdown
Today I'm going to write about three new Android Tablets, the Toshiba Thrive, the Asus Transformer and the Acer Iconia. These tablets are recently released and are being carried at your local stores, so they are here and ready to be bought. The question is, which is the best? I'm going to compare
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
Necessary Computer Maintenance Part 1: Hardware
Today, I'm going to write about another universal computer need: Regular Maintenance. Through proper maintenance, you can make your computer last longer, run faster, and be more dependable. You would be surprised at how often I get computers into my shop to find out that they have never had any
What is the best kind of computer to buy?
Welcome back from the long break, loyal readers! I thought today I would answer a question I get asked all the time, "What is the best kind of computer to buy?" A lot of times people are torn between brand names and form factors, so its worth going over. Desktop PC Desktop Computers are the
The Best Blog Post I’ve Ever Written
Really it was quite mediocre, this post I've written. No one will read it, save for the web bots and Internet spiders, who aren't my target demographic, nor could they understand what a broken computer is, or want to market themselves with a website. Often the best work isn't read, nor clicked
My 3 Favorite Web Apps
The Internet has grown so much in the last 10 years. What was originally a platform for information display and presentation has evolved into a platform for development of web applications. Today I want to mention my 3 favorite web apps as of today. Wordpress is a content management system that