IT & Internet

• Trouble e-mailing certain attachments? They could be blocked.

  Posted on 15 Jan 2011 by Alan Burns

  Have you ever been unable to send an e-mail, with attachments, from your web server? Have mail recipients told you that the message you sent did not arrive, or that it arrived but without the expected attachments? It could be that your mail...read more

• Sony launches streaming music service

  Posted on 24 Dec 2010 by Alan Burns

  Yesterday Sony fired a shot across the bow of Apple Inc. Sony Corp. launched a streaming music service, with the non-catchy name of Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity. Apple’s iTunes Store, the world’s largest legal music retai...read more

• Google reveals Chrome OS laptop

  Posted on 09 Dec 2010 by Alan Burns

  Google has unveiled its first laptop running its own Chrome operating system. The laptop is not actually available for sale yet, but is part of a pilot testing program. If you live in the U.S., Google has a form you may submit to “Tes...read more

• Domain name tidbits

  Posted on 07 Dec 2010 by Alan Burns

  Today I registered a domain name for a family member. He had several questions, having never been the “owner” of a domain name. I realized that some of his questions were ones we commonly see in on-line help forums, even from pe...read more

• Stay safe: keep your scripts updated

  

  Posted on 02 Dec 2010 by Alan Burns

  You point your web browser at your blog, eager to post a new article. Instead, you’re greeted with large graffiti lettering covering your blog page. The graffiti says that the Knights of Order have claimed your site, because your site...read more

• Buying a home computer: local builder or big brand?

  Posted on 29 Nov 2010 by Alan Burns

  A family member recently asked for my advice regarding his upcoming purchase of a home computer. His current computer is several years old, so he would like something faster and with more storage. A local shop that assembles computers thems...read more

• When is the last time you made a backup?

  Posted on 15 Nov 2010 by Alan Burns

  If you don’t know, then it’s time you made one. Do it now. If you have a backup procedure that works for you, make a backup today. If you suffer a hard drive crash tomorrow, you’ll thank me for the reminder. To those of yo...read more

• E-mail message recall: can it stop an embarrassing mistake?

  Posted on 07 Oct 2010 by Alan Burns

  Do you use Microsoft Outlook for your e-mail? You may have seen the command “Recall This Message”. You may even have used it. If so, I have some sobering news for you: it doesn’t work, at least not except in specific circu...read more

• How to ask for help in on-line forums and news groups

  Posted on 30 Sep 2010 by Alan Burns

  Whether trying to fix a computer problem or make sure a souffle rises, many people now turn to on-line forums and news groups. There are ways to increase the odds of finding the help you seek and having a good experience. There are no stupi...read more

• Have you made a backup today?

  Posted on 28 Sep 2010 by Alan Burns

  Have you backed up your computer today? It could be the most prudent task you accomplish all day. I won’t even start talking about backups of your reseller hosting or VPS hosting accounts, yet. If you have a backup procedure that work...read more

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