February 23, 2008 
We all love computers, right?
OK, maybe that's going too far. But we all DEPEND on them, right?
Probably a majority of Americans feel like they need personal computers, in my strictly unscientific opinion.
Many owners (particularly the younger ones) have gotten comfortable with opening t... continue reading...
February 1, 2008 
I've been a full-time Linux user for nearly a year now, and it feels great to sidestep the various miseries that those who still use Windows in its various forms continue to experience.
Today's FamilyFirst pick is a nice little article written by Uber-Geek Matt Hartley over ... continue reading...
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windows drivers December 13, 2007 
I hope you find today's FamilyFirst site as entertaining and amazing as I did.
The engineers who create computer chips work hard at their trade. And they also have a great deal of pride about what they create. A typical computer chip can have millions of components.
So s... continue reading...
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width of a human hair November 25, 2007 
By now, many of you have purchased computers with Vista installed on them. And by now, many of you have formed an opinion of Microsoft's latest offering.
And according to the buzz on the web, many of you aren't happy.
So what can you do? Many of you have downgraded to XP. Some of you have ... continue reading...
November 17, 2007 
One thing's for sure about the world of computers: you have to run to keep up.
There are still systems out there running DOS for simple spreadsheet programs to run businesses. There are also many more Windows 95 and 98 systems still chugging away. Windows 2000 is still a fine O/S, IMHO, and m... continue reading...
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Computers are appearing in the homes of users who know absolutely nothing about computers.
Combine that with an operating system like Windows, and you have serious problems.
Ergo the need for tech support.
However, tech support ain't cheap. When I do a little tech support on the side, I get 40 bu... continue reading...
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Windows Vista has been very good for computer sales. Specifically, sales of Apples and Linux -run computers.
Apple Computers has had their ups and downs over the years. Once the undisputed king, by the early 90's they were struggling. But nowadays they are riding high, and business is better t... continue reading...
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ups and downs August 9, 2007 
First of all, for those who have (rightfully) accused me of being over the top in my respect and admiration for Linux, let me reassure you that today's FamilyFirst offering is not a Linux gush.
Microsoft has peaked. Their dominance of the desktop is at its pinnacle. I fearlessly predict that a... continue reading...
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So, you are reading this article. That means you have mastered your computer, to a significant degree.
Today's FamilyFirst pick is aimed at users who don't know much about how computers work. Perhaps they are afraid of them, or they don't trust them, or are intimidated by them.
I can relate. I re... continue reading...
July 31, 2007 
When I got my first computer back in 1993, backing up files was not easy. Your two options were floppies, or tape. Floppies were unreliable, frequently failing to read after sitting for a while, and tape was about the same.
Well, we've come a long way since then.... continue reading...
