- One of my New Years resolutions is keep up with technology. What's going to happen in 2007 that I should be aware of?
December 24, 2006
- Whenever I visit web sites with videos, a message pops up telling me "click to activate this control." This just started happening recently, and I can't seem to disable it. What's going on?
December 18, 2006
- What gifts do you recommend for the Propeller Heads on my holiday list this year?
December 10, 2006
- ...lately I've seen ads for wireless high-speed access that works anywhere...
December 04, 2006
- My coworker thinks he is a techie-ninja because he knows all these shortcuts and tricks to get things done quickly in Windows. Can you teach me some shortcuts so I can keep up with him?
November 26, 2006
- I was told I could get more done at work if I learned SQL. What is it?
November 20, 2006
- I just bought my first digital camera and I'm lovin' it. Now I want a photo printer. Any recommendations
November 12, 2006
- I see that Microsoft has just released Internet Explorer 7. Should I upgrade?
November 6, 2006
- I'm concerned about my daughter's safety on the internet. Any suggestions?
October 29, 2006
- I want to connect my upstairs and downstairs computers, but I'm a little intimidated by the thought of setting up a wireless network. Are there any alternatives?
October 23, 2006
- Hmm...I forgot my question. Oh yeah, do I need to get more memory?
October 15, 2006
- Every time I look in the lower-right portion of my screen, I see more and more little icons down there. Should I be concerned? What can I do to get rid of them?
October 09, 2006
- Every time I post questions to on-line forums, I get rude replies. WHY ARE PEOPLE ON THE WEB SO MEAN?!?!?!
October 01, 2006
- What are those little purple dots that appear under certain words in Microsoft Word?
September 25, 2006
- I was customizing a new computer on the web the other day and they had hard disks with RAID. Does that mean it comes with anti-virus built-in?
September 11, 2006
- My beloved Philco TV finally bit the dust. The kids say I need to spring for an HDTV.
September 3, 2006
- I read about the inventor of the Web working on another version. What's wrong with the current Web? Isn't he rich enough already?!
August 28, 2006
- A friend told me you can make money doing simple online tasks like looking up restaurant listings. This sounds too good to be true.
August 20, 2006
- What can you tell me about YouTube.com, seemingly the latest Internet sensation?
August 6, 2006
- At my last technical interview I was quizzed on "design patterns." I've programmed web sites for years and never heard that term. What are they?
July 31, 2006
- I know you guys are geeks, but who do you consider the turbo-nerds or super-techies or whatever you call them?
July 23, 2006
- Yesterday we overheard our teenage daughter talking on her cell phone, and she said "my rents are so random." She spends a lot of time in internet chat rooms. Is this geek-speak?
July 9, 2006
- How can the web help me be prepared for hurricane season?
June 25, 2006
- I am a recent IT graduate and know a bunch of programming languages. The Monster.com ads I see are looking for framework experience. What's that?
June 19, 2006
- I have been eagerly awaiting the release of high-definition DVD players, and now Toshiba has one on the market. Should I buy now and commit to the HD-DVD format, or wait for the Blu-ray machines?
June 11, 2006
- Our IT department has locked down our computers and we're only allowed to run IE and Firefox. Is there any way I can get around this and install Opera?
June 5, 2006
- My wife gets really annoyed when I get lost because I will not stop and ask for directions. Do you think a GPS unit will help?
May 28, 2006
- I'm stoked! I just got a broadband connection at home and want to host my own public web site. What is the best way to do this on my home computer?
May 22, 2006
- I just got a new PC after my last one crashed. This time I plan to back up my stuff. Any suggestions?
May 14, 2006
- I just started a new job and I padded my resume a little bit under "computer experience." Where can I learn PowerPoint and Excel, pronto?
May 8, 2006
- Every web site I use requires an account with a user ID and password. I'm going crazy trying to keep track of these. Any suggestions?
April 30, 2006
- I look good on camera. How do I send those cool video emails?
April 16, 2006
- I keep hearing ads on the radio that claim you can become a Microsoft Certified Professional and make tons of money. That sounds good to me, but how do I know if I would enjoy a career in computers?
April 10, 2006
- I need a new computer. While I was in Art School, I used a Mac like everyone else, but finding software was a hassle. Should I buy a PC this time?
April 2, 2006
- I think that Web Beacons are going to be the next big privacy battleground on the web. What's your opinion?
March 27, 2006
- My friend's Apple laptop displays all kinds of useful gadgets and gewgaws on the screen. There's a weather report in one corner, a fancy clock in another, and a Dilbert strip that changes every few minutes. Where can I get these thingamajigs for Windows?
March 19, 2006
- I just heard about a new Internet thingy called IPv6.
March 13, 2006
- You are always promoting the latest technology, but don't you think it goes a little "over the top" sometimes?
March 5, 2006
- I have several e-mail accounts and find it a hassle to log-in to each service to check my mail. Is there a better way?
February 27, 2006
- The last time I bought a computer, the only decision I had to make about the CPU was which clock speed I wanted. Now I have to choose from dual cores, hyper threading and 'extreme editions'. What the heck is Intel up to?
February 19, 2006
- Can you suggest something to help me prepare my first tax return?
February 5, 2006
- I've noticed the phrase "Web 2.0" showing up in advertisements for web sites and software lately.
January 30, 2006
- I am "more than a little curious" about that cryptic text I see on my daughter's monitor when she's in a chat room. Should I be worried?
January 22, 2006
- I took your advice and bought my kids a game console for Christmas. Now they're tearing through games at $50 a pop and I'm going broke! Are cheaper options available?
January 16, 2006
- So, what will I have to buy, subscribe to, or learn about in 2006 to keep up with my Propeller Head friends?
January 8, 2006
- My boss keeps asking me if I have enough "spare cycles" to work on new projects. I know what she's asking, and I know this is a computer term, but where does it come from?
January 2, 2006
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