Is a smartphone for me?
Laura would like to purchase a smartphone and wants some information about functionality. She asks the following question: "Can I replace some of the functions of my laptop with a…
Is an e-book for me?
Amanda is considering purchasing an e-book or an iPad and asks the following question: "What are the limitations of e-books? I plan to use it as a book, MP3 player…
PC entertainment system
Mike is building a home entertainment system and asked for my input. He asks, "Can you tell me the basic computer parts I would need to complete a home entertainment…
Is Facebook safe?
Jeannie has heard Facebook may cause viruses wreak other havoc on her computer. She asks the following question: "Is using Facebook safe?" Jeannie, I use Facebook and suggest to my…
Phone security
A couple weeks ago I wrote an article about the impact of privacy and how it relates to online picture posts. I received a host of follow-up questions; mostly from…
Home entertainment PC
Mike is building a home entertainment system and asked for my input. He asks, "Can you tell me the basic computer parts I would need to complete a home entertainment…
Data and PC performance
I want to take a minute this week to talk about new computers and some of the deals we are all seeing. I have had a lot of customers ask…
Free educational software
Alicia wrote me a few days ago asking me to research some free educational software. She asks: "I am on a limited budget and would like some recommendations for free…
3D CAD on a limited budget
Tom has a question about design software for his business. He asks: "Do you know of any low cost CAD software packages for my home repair business?" As you already…
Highly rated virus software
Jennifer has been reading reviews of virus software and has the following question: "What is your opinion of Norton Internet Security 2010 vs. some of the free virus software?" Jennifer,…