New MacBook a $2,200 Disposable Computer?
California, (June, 2012)– When it comes to portable electronics, bigger is not better. From the new line of UltraBooks announced at this year’s Consumer Electronics…
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How To: Set Up A Wireless Network
These days, you need a wireless network to take full advantage of high-speed Internet, streaming TV, handheld electronics, gaming systems and even some appliances. But…
Laptop Repair: Fix it or replace it?
When I made the switch from a desktop computer to a laptop, the idea that everything that previously took up my entire desk could now…
Secret Benefits Of Video Games
Secret benefits of video games? Anyone who has looked up from their computer to discover that they just lost two hours to Farmville or World…
How to Stop Spam
How to Stop Spam From Filling Up Your Inbox Now that I have a newborn in the house, the last thing I have time for…
How To Remove A Virus
Remove A Virus: What To Know Do you remember the excitement of unboxing your brand-new computer, complete with pre-installed Norton or McAfee antivirus software? Those…
Can An iPad Replace Laptop
UPDATE 2017: We’ve updated this blog post from 2012… We get the question a lot – “Can an iPad (or Surface or other tablet) replace…
Cyber Bullying: Protecting Your Kids Online
Nerd Chicks love a happy ending. Cliff hangers at the end of our favorite TV shows drive us nuts. After last weeks discussion of types…
Computer Parts Decoded: Understanding CPU, Hard Drive, and More
As the back-to-school season rolls around, it’s an opportune time to upgrade your computer parts and bid farewell to that ancient Windows 98 relic gathering…
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