Comments on: A Message From The Founder of PCMech.com [Your Input Is Requested]

By: hallocentral

hallocentral — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:36:24 +0000

Right on, Phil. I’m a retiree perfectly happy to use internet cafes when away from my desktop PC. (I prefer the desktop description because, as PCMech has pointed out, some so-called all-in-one computers omit important features). So David, welcome back, and don’t forget those of us who chose not to go the minaturisation way. My main reason is expense: when I used my cellphone to access email, watch YouTube, etc the price was not worth the product, and I have turned all internet functions off.

By: Jase

Jase — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:20:21 +0000

I quite like the Retro Friday articles that Rich does.

I’d love to see an article about properly configuring a Windows Server-Based OS to act in various functions. (Having just acquired an old server and actually wanting to make use of it)

By: David Risley

David Risley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:26:28 +0000

That’s the plan.

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:58:00 +0000

I think John pretty much expressed my desires (better than I did) in learning about common troubleshooting issues. I know several people expressed having no interest in Apple products, but I think they’re a main force and here to stay. Although I may not need help with Apple products, I may learn something by reading more about them. Education is always helpful in expanding–and even changing–a mind.

On one hand Dave, I think you got your work cut out for you as there’s a large variety of desires. But many also seem to be asking for ANY type of computer knowledge. I also agree with what Kyle said: “Let the tech knowledge flow, just let it flow.”!

By: John

John — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:48:37 +0000

I would like information/reviews of new hardware of all genres, I like detailed specs but also real life experiences. Information regarding using devices alternatively ie. using a smartphone as a media centre, jailbreaking i devices is a bit of fun. Troubleshooting common issues is always helpfull. Things that I would not really be thinking about.

By: rose

rose — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:37:33 +0000

I too could not care less about apple
I really enjoy your videos you taught me much THANKS using Dell Os 7 laptop maybe more tutorials tips and tricks for FIREFOX
snipping tool F4 and many others….. where great videos
thanks so nuch.good site …..keep up the good work…
Tab browsing and libraries etc…
Merry Christmas

By: Terry Wermuth

Terry Wermuth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:33:20 +0000

I am in complete agreement with all that has been said and would add knowing how to upgrade an Apple product would be good as well. Many say they could care less … they would not be Apple users AND as the name of your company suggests we must remember PC really means Personal Computing Apple or otherwise ..so mobile stuff would be included for the more casual users of the internet which is any more what made Personal Computing relavent to the masses. I personally like the down and dirty of the hardware, but recognize that many that use the internet may not.

By: John Hall

John Hall — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:50:48 +0000

The how-to videos have always been the best thing about PCMech. You guys did one on Gimp sometime back that was great. I was a complete noob with programs like that, and Rich did a very good job. More things like that come to mind. I don’t think desktops are going away anytime soon, especially with more and more people working from home and home offices, but the builds aren’t like the old days (think 1998-2008) I like the portability of laptops (I have two) as well as a Kindle Fire for reading/movies. My desktop is still the first thing I boot up in the morning, and it’s had its share of motherboards, power supplies, video and sound cards and numerous hard drives over the years. The Kindle is the closest thing I have to a tablet, and I see they’re value for certain situations. Most of my needs are writing and research, so a full-size keyboard is an option I’m not willing to do without. Any information that would educate, make us more productive and communicate clearly are always must-reads/views for me! Keep them coming!

By: David Barth

David Barth — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:53:03 +0000

I would like to see something similar that you had done in the past but with focus on software.
For example:
a) In depth tutorials on single subjects where one would get
enough information on that subject AND at its
conclusion a list of references where additional
information can be found. Also include BROWSERS

b) A periodic “Heads-up” on crappy products so us neophytes
wont’s be harmed by such products —
Call it CPR Crappy Product Review.

c) list GRP (Great Product Review)
FGPR (Free Great Product Review
NWI) Not Worth it

– Maybe an occasional hardware bit.
d) I recently built my PC but was lucky to have somebody
correctly guess which boards go with the ‘correct’ CPU
It works OK but if, in the future, I would want to upgrade
I would be at a loss to pick the proper components.
So maybe a list of Mother Boards and CPUs supported …and
other such lists. {like Michael Payne’s comment}

David Barth

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:04:23 +0000

I agree with Richard 100%. I like the How-To videos, I like and understand Windows 8, and could care less about anything Apple.