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Back Up Everything the Easy Way – Backblaze v. Everything Else!

I’m not going to lie – when it comes to backing up my computer I back up everything!   As I’ve covered before in my post about how I do online backup, I’ve managed to combine multiple products (BackBlaze and SugarSync) to keep my data safe from failure and exactly where I want it.  However, I like to think . . . → Read More: Back Up Everything the Easy Way – Backblaze v. Everything Else!

Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On!

One of my biggest frustrations when living in my old apartment was my wireless network.  No matter how I tweaked my wireless router’s antennae or settings, I constantly ran into problems.  My Netflix streams would abruptly stop, my XBox Live connection would drop, and file downloads/uploads seemed to take way longer than I expected.   Unfortunately, as I . . . → Read More: Battle Bad Wifi Reception – Powerline Networks Hands-On!

Christmas 2011 Wishlist – Computers, Tablets, and More

So it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas 2011 is upon us already!   Trees are up in the home improvement stores, neighbors are hanging their Christmas lights, and advertisements for holiday shopping are here!  I know it’s been a rough year for many folks, but Christmas is definitely the time of year that tends . . . → Read More: Christmas 2011 Wishlist – Computers, Tablets, and More

Grams Goes Digital – Computers for Seniors!

So what happens when you mix the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers with the technology widely embraced by their children and grandchildren?  How do you convince Grandma and Grandpa that the telephone is way over-rated and Facebook is the *new* way to communicate?  How do you show the senior citizens in your family or neighborhood . . . → Read More: Grams Goes Digital – Computers for Seniors!

Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas!

August is upon us, and you know what that means:  back to school 2011!   I know this is a crazy time of year, and the barrage of back to school advertisements has already started!  If you’re trying to maximize your back to school money, you’re probably already trying to put your list together.  Figuring . . . → Read More: Back to School 2011 – Essential Tech Ideas!