You know what I'm talking about. You've got that weird sinking feeling like something weird is going on with your computer. It seems to be always working, even when you step away from it or first thing in the morning. The hard drive light blinks and blinks and seems to be grinding away inside like
10 Techie Gifts for Mom Under $50
I thought today I would help all the procrastinators out with buying a gift for Mom. In case you forgot, tomorrow is Mother's day. Here are some gifts that any mother would love that might help bring Mom into 2011. A Mozy.com backup account. If mom has a computer, she's definately going to want
Beware of Osama bin Laden Death Video Scam
There is a link going around Youtube that alleges to be a video of Osama bin Laden's death. Its a virus. It tells you to post some code in your address bar. Never do this for anyone. Take warning from my previous post and be skeptical.
Hourly Computer Repair Versus IT Contracts
Today I thought I would write about something that really hits home with me: billing. GetMorePC does hourly billing for work done for clients, either onsite or offsite. This hourly rate is set at a fair market price that maintains a competitive edge while still making work worthwhile. I want to
Top 10 Fun Things to do on Facebook
We all know Facebook is fun, but today I thought I would tell you my 10 favorite things to do on Facebook. Make generic status updates that sound specific Share links from Reddit.com Catch up with lost friends Make fun of people not on Facebook Create a group for my organizations I'm
Free Office Alternatives
Everyone knows what Microsoft Office is: think Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. These basic programs are assumed by many to come pre-installed on new computers. Some folks have even called Windows (the operating system) Office (the application suite) by accident, thinking they were the same
Electricity and Its Effects on Electronics
I thought it would be suiting today, after our long stint of storms last night, to talk about correct electrical usage during storms. First off, the safest electronic device during a storm is an unplugged electronic device. To unplug the device, simply remove the power cord from the wall. This also
Review of Verizon iPhone 4
Today, I'm going to talk about the experiences I've had with the Verizon iPhone 4. This is not my first iPhone; I've had the iPhone 3G and 3GS, but they were both on AT&T's network. After my 3GS got *ahem* wet, I switched somehow to Verizon and got a Motorola Droid. When I first got it, it was