What is Streaming?

What is Streaming?

I get this question quite often. Streaming is defined as: a method of transmitting or receiving data (especially video and audio material) over a computer network as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback to start while the rest of the data is still being...
FACT: Microsoft Will NOT Call You!

FACT: Microsoft Will NOT Call You!

If someone calls you out of the blue and claims they are with Microsoft, JUST HANG UP. Since I wrote my article titled “I want my refund” (Sept 2018) the frequency of these scam phone calls has increased, and the cost is mounting. The worst case I have encountered was...
Should I consider a Refurbished Computer?

Should I consider a Refurbished Computer?

For the budget minded shopper, a refurbished computer may be a way to get as much as 50% off retail. As with any deal, you need to read the fine print. A refurbished computer could be a product returned to the manufacturer, or possibly one that is “off-lease”. The...
Photos – From cell phone to computer

Photos – From cell phone to computer

Lately I have been getting a lot of questions about the “best” way to get photos from a cell phone to a computer. There are two basic approaches; Direct Wired connection and Over the Air transfer. With the Direct Wired connection, we connect the cell phone using the...
Is it time to consider Windows 10?

Is it time to consider Windows 10?

If you are one of the many folks still running Windows 7, you are now in the minority. Early last month it was announced that Windows 10 installs now exceed the number of Windows 7 installs still active. Many of my clients are still running Windows 7. Normally this is...