How To Use Canned Air
I just got a new Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 for my computer in the office and I am moving my old one to a little used back–up computer. I usually take the opportunity of moving a piece of equipment to a new place, or repurposing a piece of hardware, to give it a [...]
What Is Ethernet Cable
Computer cables can be highly confusing, but they don’t have to be. If computer makers have done any thing correctly, they’ve made sure the different styles of cables have very different connectors so you can quickly identify them just by shape.
Take this cable to the right. It does look a bit like a telephone line, [...]
How Much Longer Can You Buy Windows XP?
There has been a lot of talk about what a problem Windows Vista can be for users: peripherals that aren’t compatible, not enough computing power on some systems, a steep learning curve for some users, etc.
The good news is that until June 30th, 2008, you can still buy Windows XP if you just don’t feel [...]
What Is Twitter
Twitter is one of those services lots of people are talking about it, but hardly any one ever explains it.
Put as simply as possible, imagine it as text messaging for the web. You have 140 characters to say whatever you want in the box the provide (image here has been shrunk)
It asks you, “What [...]
What Is Google Docs
When we discussed What Is Gmail, we mentioned one of the side benefits of using the Google email system was you got access to Google Docs. The question is “What is Google Docs?”, and more importantly, why you should care.
Pretty much everyone is familiar with Microsoft Office, and they are also familiar with the [...]
What Is Gmail
GMail is the email application run by Google, the company best known for its search engine. Why does everyone rave about it? Because it is probably one of the best email solutions out there.
It can sometimes be difficult for people to imagine getting excited about how they access their email, but GMail is one of [...]
What Is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is the method by which people can talk over the Internet in the style of a phone call. There are multiple ways this can be accomplished, whether is be by using a headset with your computer, a physical handset connected to your system, or even stand-alone devices that don’t [...]
General Computing Tips About The Size Of Your Screen
I recently purchased a Dell Vostro 1500, and while I love it, I am beginning to wonder about the size of some laptop’s screens.
The physical size of the screen is 15.4″, which is a great size, but the resolution is 1680×1050, which is causing some websites, such as my personal blog, to format oddly when [...]
Cell Phones That Let You Pay As You Go
My Mother called me today because she needed something right away. Is this an unusual occurrence? No, she calls me a lot to help her out—she is 88 and afraid of falling so she calls me to do the heavy stuff. The interesting thing is that she called me when I was in [...]
How To Use Your iPod Touch On The Go
First of all I want all of my readers to know that I am not on the Apple payroll. That being said, I invite you to visit the new glories of the Apple iPod Touch.
This week has been extremely stressful for me as I once again prepare to leave town for the road part [...]
