Most people are aware of the all-in-one iMac from Apple, but Gateway is right around the corner with the Gateway One. Dell is also cooking up their own all-in-one with the XPS One. Is having a desktop computer built from laptop parts without it being a laptop really worth it? Listen in and find...

Most of you out there have heard of StumbleUpon; a web site that is all about discovering cool, new and interesting things on the web. On my personal blog I got a click-thru today from something Stumble Upon-ish but absolutely different from the way SU works called We Feel Fine. Had the click-thru not happened I never would have been aware this site...

I can understand the desire and need for a company like Microsoft to employ some efforts to make sure people don’t pirate their software. They have a lot invested into Windows. It is commercial, and they have the right to make money off of it. Fine. But, does that mean they need to so severely limit the activation and use of Windows? My Story One of the...

In the past, I have said some things which have upset the users of Apple computers. I have pointed out some problems I have with Apple as a company, distinct from their machines. I have also said that I think Apple products are more expensive than PCs. The typical reactions I get from Apple users range from white hot hate to concluding I don’t know what...

Does having a 64-bit processor in your computer really amount to anything if you’re not using server applications? Whether you’re running Windows 64-bit, Mac OS X Tiger or Leopard or a 64-bit Linux, where are the 64-bit apps? What could someone possibly do any better right now with a 64-bit system compared to 32? Links mentioned in this...

In this podcast I discuss a cheap RAM upgrade anyone can do, and some insight on whether online retail is really cheaper than traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

In an ironic twist of fate for Microsoft, Vista’s biggest competition has turned out to be Windows XP itself. And with good reason. Many are just hesitant to upgrade. Some did upgrade and actually decided to downgrade (like myself). Either way, Windows XP is still super popular and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, Windows Vista does sport...

Last week, I wrote up a quick article discussing my reasons for downgrading from Windows Vista to Windows XP on my primary desktop. I was taken aback by the comments. Some agreed with me and some took it upon themselves to attack me for saying it. Instead of shrinking from anything, I decided to debate them in the comments. I was accused of spreading propaganda....