I went through almost my entire college career without taking notes. I found that when I took notes I was busy writing and missed what I really needed to get from the lecture. I was/am not good at shorthand; neither the genuine one nor my own made up version. Lo-and-behold, technology triumphs again! This creative…
As you regular readers know I am a fan of Google and yet on occasion they fail me totally. Mostly this is due to them doing away with applications I use and enjoy: Google Reader, Calendar Sync, iGoogle, Google Notebook just to name a few. But I enjoy their products so much that I have…
As you regular readers know, I like Google. Google is not perfect but they have many great apps. In the past I have been disappointed in their corporate decisions to do away with some of their more desirable apps. For instance iGoogle homepage, Calendar Sync and Google Reader to name a few. I learned something…
I have mentioned OneNote by Microsoft several times in recent articles. I have had many emails asking me to do an introduction column regarding this application. So here it is. In my opinion OneNote is one of the most overlooked and enigmatic applications in the Microsoft stables today. MS has not mentioned it much until…
Last time we looked at some of the neat features in Google’s newer device called "Chromecast." I liked the column so much I went out and bought one for my household. (Wow, I am easily persuaded.) It works as described with new features and applications being added all the time. I did have several reader…
You just bought a new notebook computer (or desktop for that matter) but you want to clean up before you give it away. That is a nice thing to do for someone who may need a computer but is not able to afford a new one. Also, you are concerned about your personal information on…
FACTS: I have owned approximately 7-8 wireless mice over the years, including ones for my wife. I am currently using the Logitech M310 on my Latitude D620 notebook. I have used it extensively for about two years. I bought it to replace a worn out Microsoft Wireless 3000, with the big USB receiver shown below…
So my wife and I are getting ready to leave on a weekend trip and I am doing my regular job as "Pack Mule." I begin hauling all the bags out to the car and realize I am carrying two computer cases for two people. I comment to my wife about how interesting it is…
OK, the holidays have started and you may be traveling to visit the relatives in a faraway or unfamiliar location. You take your computer so that you can keep up with email, Facebook, your Tweets and your news and sports information. Gee, first of all what happened to the "good ole days" when you visited…
Last week’s column generated more questions so today I will hit a few of those. First, “Why did you say Dell is the best computer maker? I think (fill-in-the-blank) is much better.” Well, I understand your comment; however, that is not exactly what I said. I believe when you reread the column you will see…
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