Yearly Archives: 2009

One of the most common failures on motherboards is quickly becoming failed chips.  Whether the problem is on an X-Box or a laptop, the problem is due to a similar…

Samantha asks, "I want to purchase a used laptop for my 15 year old daughter so she can use her iPod and do homework.  Do you have a recommendation?" Well…

This week's first question comes from Seamus who says, "I just purchased a new computer and am wondering what I should have for electrical protection."  There are two variables you…

This week's first question comes from Joanne who asks, "I am making a decision to go back to school and want to know what is required to become an IT…

Jan asks this week's first question, "How can I setup an inexpensive home server for music and documents?"  Jan, your timing is apropos to a job I just finished.  I…

Dan asks, "I am noticing that my laptop gets really hot and sometimes turns off.  What can I do to prevent this?"  Dan, your problem sounds like it's heat related. …

Christmas time is quickly closing in on us and it's a time when many families decide to upgrade their computers.  We're already being asked for specifications of what to look…

Barbara asks this week's first question:  "Is it possible that cordless telephone is causing interference with my wireless router?"   Barbara, my company installed a wireless network last year that had…

Ethel from Gardner writes, "I live in Gardner during the summer months and Florida in the winter months.  Can I take DSL service with me?"   Ethel, I spent some time…

Theresa asks, "Is there any way to make my computer easier to use for someone with limited sight and hearing?"  Windows includes a fantastic free utility for this called Accessibility…