Entries Tagged as 'Alex'

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Getting a Website (Part 3)

This week we are focusing on the more advanced website options. This does not necessarily mean you have to be an experienced website creator. It just means you will have the most control over how your website looks and what it can do.
Paid Domain and Hosting
This option is for the more advanced users. From [...]

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Getting a Website (Part 2)

Last week we talked about the fast and free choice of a hosted blog from Wordpress or Blogger. We take a step up in complexity and possibly price this week, addressing free hosted sites and paid hosting and domains.
Free, Hosted Sites
This is a fairly broad option with many
possibilities, so I will focus on two specific [...]

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Getting a Website (Part 1)

This week we begin our series on getting a website of your very own. There are several routes you can take, some free and some not, and of varying complexity. This week we will discuss the simple and free solution of a blog. You won’t have full control over some of the more complex aspects [...]

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Purchasing a Computer (Part 2)

Last week I talked about the different components that make up a computer. This week’s post will hopefully help you decide what you need from these components, and how to judge pricing accordingly.
What do you use your computer for?
I’ll start by saying the Dell commercials are a little misleading. Saying that you use your computer [...]

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Purchasing a Computer (Part 1)

This week will be the start of our series on purchasing a personal computer (Windows). We’ll begin by addressing important PC components and what they mean.
Brand
A common question is what brand is best. Should I buy an HP or a Dell? What about Gateway? This is very subjective and often the brand doesn’t define the [...]

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Keep Your Computer Clean

Over time, even the fastest computers slow down. A lot of times junk builds up from just normal use. A slow computer doesn’t always mean you have a virus or spyware. In order to prevent your computer from becoming bogged down you should do routine maintenance. This week we are highlighting some free utilities you [...]

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Switch to Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a free, multi-platform, open-source web browser. No matter your operating system (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), you can upgrade to Firefox and improve both productivity and security. Firefox also offers unrivaled customization, allowing you to personalize the internet.
Performance, Productivity, and Security
Firefox offers more secure internet browsing with fewer security vulnerabilities than Internet [...]