Before we get into VPN and IP-address changers, we want to be honest with you: If you’re planning to do something illegal, these won’t help you. So don’t threaten your boss or your ex-spouse while hiding behind a fake IP address, a fake location or a VPN (Virtual Private Network)…you’ll probably get captured and exiled. The authorities have… Read More »
We have said over and over and over again, regardless of your personal feelings about Windows 8, that Microsoft needs to change their strategy and realize they are no longer in a position to dictate to users and force upon them whatever Microsoft wants. Google’s stock and products are soaring, Apple is holding its own and still an… Read More »
For one brief but ugly moment last week I deserted the cynic inside me. I left the comfort of cynicism intoxicated by the sweet poison of hope. Don’t worry. I’m back in full vigor now. No more rose-colored glasses for me. There is comfort in cynicism. I have my blankie back. I am my old cynical self again.… Read More »
I know some of our regular readers raise their eyebrows in amazement as I sometime butcher the English language; I vow to get better. With that being said, I’ve discovered a site that will make you laugh as you learn grammar, spelling, and other things you should know — but apparently think I don’t. The purpose of this… Read More »
Somewhere between 25% and 40% of all Windows computers are still running Windows XP, and a big percentage of these are large corporations and smaller businesses for whom Windows 8 is anathema because of its obvious leanings toward touch screen computers. Some think Windows 8 was designed to appeal to younger people whose primary reasons for using computers… Read More »
If you don’t already have Windows 8 and want to try out the latest version of Windows free, you can do so right now. The trial is valid for 90 days. But please, please, please, do not install this as your primary operating system. Best option? Download the free VMWare Player and create a virtual machine — it’s… Read More »