Saturday, January 1, 2011

Friday, December 31, 2010

Top 10 Privacy Tips of 2010

Happy New Year everyone!  Time for my last post of the year, but...

Looks like this is the time of year for Top 10 lists! Kim Komando posts a very good one at the link below.I suspect we can all learn SOMETHING from it.

Top 10 Privacy Tips of 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Technology

This is very interesting. It sure made me think about changes I can make, and I may do some of them. Not all apply, at least not to me, but maybe you can get one or 2 good ideas and try them out. Also, I don't necessarily agree with all of them. Followers know that my free antivirus program of choice is Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), but I also confess I know nothing of Avast and have nothing against it.

This is from the New York Times and was written by SAM GROBART. Good food for thought.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

PC Repair Rip-Offs: Don't Get Gouged by Fix-It Services

A worthwhile article to read from pcworld.com.

"Computers don't always work as they should. Components fail, and operating systems fill up with crap that hinders performance and occasionally brings the whole machine to a halt. Savvy users know that they can fix most PC problems themselves, and use sites like PCWorld.com to find solutions to their tech problems. Those who lack confidence in their tech skills, however, often fall prey to the rapacious tactics of online and local repair shops."