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25 May ' 14:43
Wolfram Alpha - Join the 0.1 Percent!
Have you heard about Wolfram|Alpha? It sounds like a secret society of zoologists, but it's actually a very cool search engine that can answer natural language questions by crunching data, numbers and a little secret sauce. Here's the scoop on what you can do with Wolfram|Alpha...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 25, 2012 | Category: Search-Engines
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24 May ' 19:53
Is Google's Knowledge Graph Good or Evil?
Google recently introduced Knowledge Graph, touting it as the next step towards semantic search, a more intelligent search that knows what you’re searching for, and understands relationships between people, places and things. It appears to be a useful time-saver for certain popular search topics. But in its initial debut, some observers are seeing a threat to the fabric of the web...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 24, 2012 | Category: Search-Engines
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23 May ' 16:19
Geekly Update - 23 May 2012
The Data Killers may be roaming your neighborhood! Should you hide your hard drive, CD's and cell phones? How likely are you to get a ticket for walking while texting? And can a fake college degree get you a CEO job at one of America's top tech companies? Get answers to these burning questions, and the scoop on the latest tech news, in this edition of the Geekly Update. It's guaranteed to make you 146% smarter, read on...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 23, 2012 | Category: Tech-News
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22 May ' 17:18
Free Windows 7 Repair and Recovery Tools
A hard drive glitch, virus, or other data catastrophe can delete or damage critical system files in any operating system. Windows 7 offers free repair and recovery tools that can fix damaged Windows 7 installations without having to reformat and reinstall everything from scratch...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 22, 2012 | Category: Windows-7
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21 May ' 07:30
Should You Pay Microsoft $99 To Remove Unwanted Software?
Microsoft wants you to experience the true power, speed, and elegance of Windows – and the company will only charge you $99 to do so. That's the price of Microsoft's new Signature service, which removes third-party crapware from your PC, and promises to boost performance. Read on to find out if it's worth the money...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 21, 2012 | Category: Software
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18 May ' 10:39
Windows 8: Will You Be Pleasantly Surprised?
The run-up to Windows 8's release (tentatively in October) has made everyone nervous -- or excited -- depending on how one feels about radical changes to the world's most popular operating system. As pundits probe the beta versions of Windows 8, surprise features and Microsoft policies are greeted with delight or dismay. Here are some of the current rumors surrounding Windows 8...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 18, 2012 | Category: Windows-8
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17 May ' 14:56
Geekly Update - 17 May 2012
Are religious and political websites more dangerous than 'adult' sites? Is your local high school principal spying on your Facebook postings? And is teleportation finally a reality? Get answers to these burning questions, and the scoop on the latest tech news, in this edition of the Geekly Update. It's guaranteed to make you 146% smarter, read on...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 17, 2012 | Category: Tech-News
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16 May ' 18:53
Save Money on Printing Costs
Everyone complains about the high cost of home and small office printing. Paper prices are rising, and the cost of brand-name printer ink cartridges has always been outrageous. Here are some tips for slimming down your printing budget...
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 16, 2012 | Category: Printing
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15 May ' 14:22
Do I Need an OUTbound Firewall?
I think I understand why I need a firewall to protect my computer from inbound threats. But a friend is telling me that I need another type of firewall software, which blocks outbound traffic as well. If I have anti-virus software, do I really need this outbound firewall?
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 15, 2012 | Category: Security
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14 May ' 19:15
Do Those 'Speed Up Your PC' Programs Really Work?
I see commercials everywhere for products that promise to speed up my computer. Are they legit? If so, can you recommend any specific product?
Posted by Bob Rankin on May 14, 2012 | Category:
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