Beware identity theft. Beware your computer going down with an unknown virus. Beware this, and even more importantly, beware THAT. It’s a scary world out there, and browsing the Internet is a proposition worthy of a tightrope walker’s courage. Interestingly enough, so is walking down the parking lot in front of your favourite grocery store. […]
Blu–ray and HD DVD are waging war. Another sign that technological progress equals shameless power struggle equals money grab. It may sound too cynical, but it also sounds too true. The proof’s in the pudding. Just as you replaced your beloved VHS movie collection with DVD, big movie companies are telling you that DVD is […]
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It’s easy to forget that there are none of the billions of gnomes inside our computers, moving stuff all over the screen. Especially when all runs well within the box. That’s when you can blissfully ignore its deeper workings. But there are times when you’ll be forced to dive into the guts of your operating […]
What works for your microwave oven should be fine for your computer, right? So, many, who buy themselves a new computer are tempted to just plug in that investment into a $5 power strip. Don’t do that. While the power from the wall might be good for your toaster, your computer is a very delicate […]