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Apple TV – move over Roku

As you know, I’m a pretty big fan of Roku (see my blog post).  But when I recently recommended an Apple TV to a client who had purchased an iPad and a new HDMI-equipped TV, I became even a bigger … Continue reading

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What about Antivirus software for Linux?

In my previous blog entry ‘Consider Linux‘, I covered the virtues of Linux and why you might consider Linux as an alternate or primary OS for your laptop or PC.  What I didn’t explain very well though, is the need … Continue reading

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Consider Linux

I have been debating (in my own mind) whether or not I should write this post.  Factors that kept me from writing it were mostly related to ‘information overload’.  We have Windows and Mac, and for the most part these … Continue reading

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Looking for a really good, inexpensive tablet?

As an iPad(2) owner, I have first-hand experience with a good tablet – one that does just about everything well.  And, as you know, Apple charges a premium for their stuff.  They always have and always will. But, there’s a … Continue reading

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So you want to buy a tablet…

Even though it’ll become obvious in this post that I’m a fan of the Apple iPad (2), the iPad is NOT the only game in town.  Not long ago, Amazon tried to put a dent in iPad sales by introducing … Continue reading

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Roku – best thing since sliced bread!

You know the expression “greatest thing since sliced bread”?  Well, you might not think sliced bread was such a great innovation (I don’t), but I would change the phrase to be “best thing since Roku”.  If you have internet access … Continue reading

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Simplify (when you’re troubleshooting tech problems)

After spending a bunch of time on a tech call today and eventually having to call Dell to solve a wireless printer connectivity problem, I was reminded that tech problems are often easier to solve if you take the time … Continue reading

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My e-mail account has been hacked! What do I need to do next?

Many of the ‘free’ e-mail account providers have relatively weak security that leaves your e-mail account exposed to hacking or hijacking.  If your e-mail account has been compromised, start by changing your e-mail account password (maybe to one that’s a … Continue reading

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