Wireless Congestion: Cheapo routers typically can’t handle addressing more than a handful of devices.
Rarely do I answer the phone on days off, but for some reason I decided to pick up a call. It was Saturday afternoon and because I had a few…
Gifting Technology: Don’t be surprised if you find this year’s Christmas gifts at next year’s tag sale.
Parents know all too well how tough it is to buy the latest gadgets and gizmos for our kids only to find them tucked away weeks later. Our kids give…
Christmas Computing 2015: Even with a better economy many people are still stretching their budgets to make technology purchases this season.
Well, I did it. I made the mistake of shopping this weekend. During my last minute purchasing blitz I blundered more by meandering into the electronics section and crossed paths…
Bargain Computer Shopping: Don’t fall for the stuff after the sale. Warranties, service and accessories are where computer stores profit most.
You've probably never thought about how a company profits from a computer sale. But, I know you've most likely been frustrated by all the trial software and in-store offers when…
Reducing PC Bottlenecks: Processor speed and lots of memory are not always the best solution for making a computer fast.
Most custom computers built through my company are assembled from tried and true components. Every now and then a customer will hit us with a build for a specific application…
Adaptive Technology: This new technology could eliminate our need for making decisions.
Several years ago I wrote about online dating and how it's terribly miserable, and a couple months back I wrote about big data. This week I'm going to combine those…
Technology Boom: 1994 to 2004 represented a very fast rate of technology change and we owe it all to the television series Friends
An hour ago I finished watching all ten seasons of the television series Friends. Every night I'd fire up Netflix to see the latest shenanigans and relive that time in…
First World Glitches: Problems seem to happen early on when a new technology is in its infancy.
Within a week of buying a baby monitor for my oldest daughter I started hearing strange voices from the speaker. It didn't take me long to realize I was listening…
A Month of 10: Windows 10 has been out for a month and although most upgrades have gone smoothly, some have had some real issues and problems.
Windows 10 has been available for a month so I thought it would be fitting to use this week's article to talk about some of the good and bad of…
Internet’s Humble Start: The internet started as a means to bring people closer together. Guess what? It worked!
I was flipping through old pictures the other night and came across some I might not want around anymore. In 1989 I owned a pair of green Spandex shorts. A…