Category Archives: Information

The end is nigh

In Europe, there aren’t many cell phone contracts with carriers.  Everyone buys their own phone at full price and can take it to whichever provider they want.  T-Mobile has taken the first steps of getting rid of the archaic contract … Continue reading

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The first step is admitting you have a problem…

Looks like Microsoft is finally going to own up to the fact that Windows 8 has some big design flaws.  I am hopeful they will address some of the big ones (LACK of start menu!) and make their product even … Continue reading

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Unsecured wireless roulette

I found this great article from MSNBC about unsecured (not password protected) wireless routers.  Keeping your wireless router unsecured 24/7 is not a great idea, unless of course you enjoy the idea of a FBI raid kicking in your door … Continue reading

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The best defense…

is a recent backup.  Security programs leave much to be desired and even the best ones only offer fair protection for your computer.  Backups protect you from losing data that you’ve accumulated over years; be that family pictures, internet bookmarks, … Continue reading

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