I read a really good article over at businessweek.com about drive through restaurant technology. It was interesting to see the advances that have been made in food preparation technology: http://www.businessweek.com/print/magazine/content/11_20/b4228064581642.htm
Small Network Security
Big networks get all the glory. They have teams of IT guys that work around the clock watching after the network. Meanwhile, small networks are just as vulnerable to attacks and hackers. What can you do to keep your small network safe without keeping your own IT guy on salary? For starters, you
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
Computing with One Hand Tied Behind Your Back, or How I Learned to Hate the iPad and Sold It
Those who read my blog know that I'm not an Apple hater. Even with a company name like "GetMorePC," I was trained on an Apple Power PC back in the 90s by my grandmother, Velma Hendrix. She showed me how to edit documents, create documents, make slideshow and videos, back before I ever really got
Top 7 iPhone Apps
Okay, I've been an iPhone user since the 3G. I had a 3G, a 3GS, and now I have the Verizon iPhone 4. I loved my Google Android Phone, but I'm back to iPhone, so let me tell you about a couple of good apps to try. Mint - Mint is an excellent iPhone version of Mint.com. Mint gives you daily
10 Programs I Can Not Live Without
Today, I'm going to do another list. This list is going to be the most important programs that I use on a very regular basis. I'd be glad to get some feedback from anyone else's favorite programs. Google Chrome iTunes LogMeIn TeamViewer Firefox Microsoft Security
AT&T U-Verse 30 Day Review
About a month ago, I had a very knowledgable AT&T sales guy stop by my house. I was skeptical, of course, but over the course of our conversation, I began to be interested in the new AT&T U-Verse Television and Internet bundle and wanted to try it out. The three things the sales tech
What do computer techs do for recreation?
The last post I did was a little stodgy and business-like, so I wanted to lighten things up a bit and write about things techs do for recreation. First off, I'm a big Redditor. For those uninitiated in the ways of Reddit, Reddit.com is a site where people can submit links and other people can