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March 11, 2010 Since 1922 |
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Aaron Barbee
You'll always have security concerns
There's no way you can completely protect yourself from hackers who want to steal your information, but you should be vigilant in your efforts to be as safe as possible.
March 06, 2010
Is computer-generated music good as real?
The debate about whether computer-generated music is as good as the real thing continues to rage, but this much I can tell you -- it's getting better.
February 27, 2010
Minimizing spending on technology
It seems the latest catchphrase is “with today’s economy” and then someone talks about how to save money with product ABC.
October 10, 2009
Guru’s nightmare: Microsoft Tupperware party
Microsoft (this is really hard for me) appears to be recommending consumers host Tupperware-like parties to help launch their new operating system, Windows 7.
October 03, 2009
What happens to spammers, scammers
In breaking the bad news to customers about scammers and spammers (those nice guys who want to shower us with money through e-mail), usually one of a few statements come out of my customer’s mouths.
September 26, 2009
Computer guru on how data is stored
Question: What comes after gigabyte?
September 19, 2009
Take virtual vacations when money an option
I read an article about a person vacationing to the Petrified Forest who decided to take a look back on the same trip online.
September 06, 2009
Spyware getting to customers under false name
Recently there’s been a rash of spyware slipping in on customers using some very tricky software names.
August 23, 2009
Worry about someone controlling my computer?
The short end of it is that they can’t really get into your computer without your permission.
August 16, 2009
How to watch out for identity theft
How can someone use a computer to steal your identity? Is it truly that prevalent?
August 09, 2009
Making calls on the Internet
I have grandkids in Ohio that I’d like to talk with as much as I can. Can you can do this through the Internet?
August 02, 2009
Guru dishes out a bit of computer trivia
The first “portable” computer was by Osborne Computer Corporation and was called the Osborne 1.
July 26, 2009
Text adventures: Gamer old-school
I came across some articles about text adventure games and it really got me thinking, and then got me feeling really old.
July 19, 2009
The past and future of Microsoft
It’s been one year since Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates has left his company. Surprisingly little has changed.
July 12, 2009
How to copy text from the Internet
Every time I copy and paste something from the Internet to my Word document, it gets all messed up.
July 05, 2009
What to do with used printer cartridges
Now that I’ve opened up Cartridge World, I have a much better insight into the intricacies of printers and printer cartridges.
June 28, 2009
Organizing documents: Hard but obtainable
How can I inexpensively organize and sort tens of thousands of documents?
June 21, 2009
Getting involved with kids’ gaming, Internet
I’m a mother of two wonderful young teenagers and I would like to know how to connect with my kids in their electronic world.
June 14, 2009
What’s in the future of the computer world?
Aaron, what do you think computers will be like in the near and distant future?
June 07, 2009
Is ‘World of Warcraft’ safe for my child?
What is World of Warcraft and should I be concerned that my son is playing it?
May 24, 2009
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