Feb 27, 2008 | software, Vista, WinXP
Here’s a little something that’s just perfect for those of you on prescription medication for your compulsive tendencies. We’re all running more programs simultaneously than ever before. The items on the task bar at the bottom of the screen are...
Feb 25, 2008 | IE, phone, software
Skype is wonderful free software for making online phone calls. With a headset and a fast Internet connection, you can be talking to another Skype user anywhere in the world for free. Here are some notes about how it works and what’s involved to make calls to...
Feb 22, 2008 | computers, Microsoft, software, Vista
Walt Mossberg, influential tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal, wrote this article about Windows Vista Service Pack 1. I can’t make any sense out of what’s in people’s heads these days. Here’s his overview: “Based on my tests of...
Feb 21, 2008 | computers, OneCare, SBS, security, software, Vista, WinXP
I work with small businesses – typically with 1-25 workstations, 1-2 servers, and no onsite IT staff. The business owners know it’s important to stay safe and up-to-date, but there’s little desire to have me hanging around doing routine audits....
Feb 20, 2008 | computers, OneCare, security, software, Vista, WinXP
Windows Live OneCare is the only software that takes responsibility for all four of the important housekeeping functions. When its icon is green, I’m confident that a computer is protected against viruses and adware/spyware and all security updates are installed...
