I’ve always been of the somewhat controversial mindset that that giving your credit card over the internet is generally safer than person to person transactions. CyberMonday is no exception and a story like this and this proves my point When you purchase on the web your computer is directly talking to another computer with no […]

Although this story is a few months old, I’m seeing it posted on a variety of websites lately. The link to the Kansas City Star doesn’t work anymore, so here is the blurb in its entirety: “Siblings often squabble over who gets to use the family computer. But one sister took a fight too far […]

In the August 2011 issue of Consumer Reports (full article available by paid subscription only), they use surveys and their own research to determine the answer to the question “Should I repair or replace my computer?” Their answer: In the first and second year of ownership, repair makes the most sense. In the third and […]

This is a good question in our modern era: can the government force you to give up your password to your laptop, iPhone or other electronic device? As with so many other aspects of our society there is a balance between privacy and security. It would be great if laws could be written to only […]