Archive for April, 2011
The Computing Revolution
Computers. Take a look around. How many do you see? You see more than you realize. Computers are ubiquitous in our modern lives. The products that we use daily-that we rely on, daily-almost certainly contain some form of computer. Our vehicles, our choices of entertainment, our appliances, our phones, our GPS devices… an essay could [...]
Read moreLaptop or Desktop?
Are you one of the many people who will be buying a computer in the next couple of months? If so, then you need to determine what to buy. There are all kinds of specifications out there, but what do they mean? Which ones are important? Don’t worry, I am here to help! The [...]
Read moreHow to Pick Out an MP3 Player
Shopping for an mp3 player has become increasingly difficult over the past few years as the market has shaken out and shifted more towards smartphones. With the runaway success of the iPod, it seems that there are only a couple of players left. Before you buy one however, it is definitely in your best [...]
Read moreOff to College Recommendations
Whether its college or high school, technology has permeated education. Just as you used to have to peruse a list that included pencils, crayons, notebooks, and binders (one that has become insanely long…) you are faced with a similar-and a lot more expensive-list when your child heads off to college. There are a thousand things [...]
Read moreHow a CPU Works
Microprocessor’s are everywhere, touching nearly everything that we interact with in our modern lives. They are in our desktops, laptops, TV’s, MP3 players, remote controls, microwaves, dishwashers, cars…its hard to imagine a place that they are not. As ubiquitous as they are, not many people understand how they work. If you want to earn [...]
Read moreAnatomy of a Virus
A friend of mine recently got a virus (an old one) and called me over to help remove it. Since this is an all too common scenario, I figured that I would dive into how a modern virus is written, as well as explain what it does in an effort to help you understand [...]
Read moreProducts That Are Geek Certified
The hallmark of any geek is an abundance of technology in their lives, both in use, and discarded. I am one of the worst in this respect, as my office is packed to the hilt with enough technology to compete with a 6 person family. I live and breathe this stuff, and I don’t really [...]
Read moreRemoving Malware/Viruses/Spyware
Malware is easily the question that I get asked the most about by users. It is ubiquitous on the internet sadly, and even the most careful users can be bitten by a nasty bug. The question then becomes, what can you do about it? Let’s assume that you already have malware on your system [...]
Read moreMalware
I have to say that the main reason for this site to exist (and others like it) is due to malware. Just what is malware? How do you get it? Once you have it, how do you get rid of it? I will answer these questions so that you may better understand the modern [...]
Read moreGlossary
It looks like alphabet soup out there doesn’t it? For whatever reason, geeks speak a foreign language. We use acronyms, memes, and generally confusing language all the time. Sure, it might be exclusionary by design, but I don’t think so. It’s just the nature of the beast. Well, this is where we tame that beast. [...]
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