Are multicore CPU’s for me?
Andrea has a question about processor terminology and asks the following question: "I keep hearing about dual-core and quad-core processors. What does that mean and how will it benefit me?" …
What is a motherboard?
Lu-Anne would like to know the various components inside a computer so she can make an educated decision regarding her computer repair. She asks, "Can you tell me what a…
Backup business computers
Cynthia is having a productivity issue with her business machine and asks the following question: "I would like to have a second computer for personal use and emergency business use. …
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…