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Why Build Your Own Computer System

By Eric ⋅ December 7, 2008

Have you ever thought about building your own computer system? Maybe you’ve heard friends talking about doing this sort of thing, but you were never sure what was involved. This article attempts to answer two questions. First, why would you want to build your own computer system? Secondly, how hard is it to do this?
Why [...]

Make Windows XP Run Faster!

By Eric ⋅ December 6, 2008

A friend told me: “My computer startup seems to be taking a long time. And when the hard disk finally stops churning, everything just seems slower than when it was new. Can you suggest any maintenance tips to reduce the startup time and make Windows run faster?”
I have this theory that sludge builds up [...]

HTML Explained: Part 2

By Eric ⋅ December 6, 2008

Get started creating web pages using text files and HTML code! This article is a continuation of HTML Explained: Part 1, which gives a general overview of HTML. Here, we’re going to get into the nitty gritty of the code itself. Once you see how simple it really is, you should RUN, not walk to [...]

Refurbished Computers on the Internet

By Eric ⋅ December 6, 2008

What is a Refurbished Computer?
Refurbished Computers. Remanufactured Computers. Reconditioned Computers. Essentially, all of these terms refer to the same thing. But what does refurbished really mean? A refurbished computer is one that is sent back to the manufacturer for a variety of reasons, refitted with different parts as necessary, and then tested and approved for [...]

2 PC Annoyances and How To Solve Them!

By Eric ⋅ December 5, 2008

I have a love-hate relationship with my computer.
In fact, often I love to hate my computer!
It will do things I know even the great Mr. Gates didn’tintend, and it usually does them at the least convenienttime (like when I’m on a deadline or in a hurry).
Rather than the usual whining and doing nothing about it,I’ve [...]

Desktop Security Software Risks – Part 2

By Eric ⋅ December 4, 2008

This is the third in a series of articles highlighting reasons why we need a new model for anti-virus and security solutions.
Reason #2: the Desktop Security Software Risks
The risks of placing software on the desktop are such that I will be breaking this article into two parts.
There are many advantages to putting security and anti-virus [...]

PC Owners – The Largest Criminal Gang Ever?

By Eric ⋅ November 30, 2008

The year is 1981. IBM has just released the Personal Computer; a low cost machine it hopes will create a winning brand. Several models are produced in quick succession accompanied by an ad campaign featuring a Charlie Chaplin figure. The message is clear: It’s cheap and it’s cheerful.
The growth vector for the product turns out [...]

Can Movie Theatres Compete with Home HD TV in the Future?

By Eric ⋅ November 29, 2008

The battle is heating up for market share, home movie theatre, X-Box, Playstations and virtual reality take on the big screen and theme parks. You might be surprised to learn that the war is just beginning. You won’t believe how high the stakes are now and what lengths they are willing to go [...]

Is Desktop Search Deserving?

By Eric ⋅ November 28, 2008

Google, in their march to stay ahead of the pack of competition, has released Google Desktop Search. With Microsoft’s MSN in the lead position and nipping at Google’s heels, and Google’s new shareholders to please, Google has more incentive than ever to deploy technology both better than the other guy’s, and sooner. After all, the [...]

Selecting the Perfect Big Screen TV

By Eric ⋅ November 28, 2008

Selecting a TV isn’t as easy as it used to be in years goneby. Rather than going to the local department store and choosing a console that would take up a large portion of the living room, we now have other options. Along with those options comes the chore of locating, comparing and [...]

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