If you've received notice from Microsoft that your Windows XP operating system is "expiring" on April 8th, you may be wondering what to do. Should you upgrade? And what are the risks of continuing to use your computer the way it is? Microsoft has been warning for the...
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Sugar Sync Free is Going Away
If you've been using a free Sugar Sync account to sync your files to the cloud and other devices, you need to know that Sugar Sync is discontinuing its free service as of February 8th. You will either need to sign up for a paid subscription or switch to another...
Tired of spending a fortune on printer ink?
Want to save money on printer ink? We've had good experiences with the inexpensive inkjet and toner cartridges from InkPlusToner.com. They sell both remanufactured cartridges as well as printer ink from the original manufacturer.
Slow Iphone and iOS 7
Has your iphone 4 or 4S slowed dramatically since you upgraded to iOS 7? Has your battery life noticeably declined? Here is an article on how to restore your old phone to iOS 6. Make sure you back up your iphone before you perform the downgrade! If you have not yet...
Old Computers Are Not Old Houses
A new client contacted me recently to ask if I could resolve an error with his MSN software. In addition he was getting some error messages which indicated some possible operating system corruption. I wrote back to ask him how old the computer was. The answer shocked...
The Case of the Illegal Characters
More and more businesses and residential users are using both Macs and PCs. If you transfer files across platforms, you should be aware that there are certain characters that you may use in Mac file names that you cannot use in PC file names. If you use these...
Remote Wipe for Laptops – Is it Worth It?
Most smart phones now have a feature to wipe your data remotely in case the phone is lost or stolen. Now some companies are offering such a service for your laptop in case it goes missing. Is it worth paying a monthly fee for such a service? A big problem with remote...
Do I Need to Install All Those Annoying Updates?
A Valued Client recently asked whether all the software updates offered to PC users are really necessary. "Do I really want or need version 5.2.1.1.1 ???? Every single time? Windows, Adobe, Apple, Java, Office, etc. etc… And why does my computer want to tie up...
Watch Out for Sneaky Program Installations
Please be careful, when downloading/installing software or software updates, that you uncheck any “also install …” boxes. Even legitimate program updates, such as Java, now contain unnecessary and often bothersome software along with the critical program update. For...
Mac or PC?
Should I buy a PC or a Mac? This is a question many of my clients have asked me. I am not going to write about why one system is better than the other. The purpose of this article is to approach the Mac from the perspective of a long-time PC user. If you come from a...