CHEAP COMPUTERS

Aug 18, 2001 | computers

There’s good reasons to spend a bit extra on a Dell computer – better quality, better support, and better software choices (including Microsoft Office XP and a free upgrade to Windows XP). But if you’re on a budget, there’s wonderful deals out...

BIRTH OF THE PC

Aug 12, 2001 | computers

Lots of tech sites are celebrating the twenty-year anniversary of personal computing. Here’s a bit of nostalgia from my distant past.

COMPUTER RECYCLING

May 29, 2001 | computers

Disposing of old computers is a headache. They’re hard on the environment (monitors are no longer permitted in landfills, I believe), but the schools and traditional charities aren’t interested in computers that are more than a couple of years old. Hewlett...

PLAN YOUR NEXT PC PURCHASE

May 17, 2001 | computers, WinXP

If you’ve been holding out, then your next PC should be a Christmas present to yourself. When Microsoft rolls out Windows XP at the end of October, you’ll see a tremendous amount of hype – and for a change, it looks like the hype will be justified....

HOME NETWORKING

May 10, 2001 | broadband, computers

I’m convinced that home networking is going to be huge. The various wireless and phone line options to connect home computers and share an Internet connection are exciting. They will open up possibilities you haven’t even dreamed of yet. You’re going...

DELL COMPUTERS

May 7, 2001 | computers

As other computer manufacturers fall by the wayside, Dell continues to stand out. They ship promptly, they don’t make very many mistakes, and their customer support is as good as it gets. That is to say, not everyone has a happy experience, but the odds are...