What’s the best way to make tech simpler? Well, what’s better than detailed how-to guides on the very best of Windows, virtualization, apps, the cloud, and more?  How-To Geek has been doing a great job at this for some time, and they have many very helpful posts with vibrant screenshots and detailed instructions on ways to make tech work better for you.  And I’m proud to announce that I’ve joined their team!  I’ve...

Social networks can make your life easier.  In the past, you had to individually email each of your friends, or perhaps print out 30 pictures to mail to them all.  Now, one update and everyone know’s what’s important to you right now.  Social networks can also make your life harder.  Who wants to join and update the 35 trillion networks there are today? So why do you use the networks you do?  Likely, because there’s...

Ok, when’s the last time someone told you to give your computer vitamins?  We try to protect our computers from viruses with antivirus software, so what would giving your computer vitamins do?  Well, antivirus (and antimalware) software protects your computer from digital harm and data theft, but vitamins might protect your computer and more from physical theft!  Well, Vitamin D that is. Vitamin D is an amazingly powerful...

I recently purchased a Samsung N150 Netbookso I could do college and work on the road easier.  Desktops aren’t very portable, and smartphones aren’t enough for everything (think 1000 word essays or blog posts), so a netbook seemed like a great way to fill the gap.  I plan to review the netbook soon, but wanted first to put down my initial impressions of Windows 7 Starter. I have been running Windows 7 as my main OS since the beta...

Would you like to be able to print from anywhere in your house without the difficulities of sharing a printer over the network? Then check out my latest article at Digital Inspiration: How to Make Your Wired Printer Wireless This article has some great tips on converting your existing printer into a wireless printer, as well as advice on whether it makes more sense to simply invest in a new wireless printer. One other exciting wireless...