This is going to be one of those "Duh, that’s common sense" things, but it’s amazing how many people still do this. We’ve all heard that you should use different passwords for different accounts; that much is obvious. And you can use a utility like KeePass Password Safe to do it with (which I use personally). But I also suggest the...

Fortunately in modern times most states and towns in the United States have wised up and have informative web sites. But unfortunately these web sites can still be difficult to locate – even with a Google search. Not to worry, there’s a really good web site to help you out with this: StateLocalGov.net I really like this site because it’s more...

Laptops traditionally command a high price tag than desktops and their resale value is undisputed. You may have entertained the idea of buying a used laptop. Personally I recommend against doing this as new ones are easily under $500 these days. However, if you’re insistent on going used, here are a few tips. Go Dell I champion Dell products routinely and...

CPU-Z is a freeware application for Windows that is as easy as it gets when it comes to getting quick – and useful – system information about your computer. Let’s take a look (see screenshot below): Above is a screen shot taken from my older Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop. On the first tab, CPU, you’re told what kind of processor you have,...

For those that have ever asked the question “What is the point of the internet anyway?” The answer is two things: Information and communication. That is why we use the internet to begin with. Everything else is a secondary consideration. When you communicate with others you can get to know people thousands of miles away, trade items and just do...

On Day 10, I said that the information product is one of the best ways to make money online for multiple reasons. But, this inevitably means that you have to create an information product to sell. Next thoughts might include:What do I know that somebody would pay me for? Am I expected to create an entire info product? I don’t have time! I can’t...

We’ve got email. We’ve got RSS feeds. Endless amounts of websites. Voice mails. Phone calls. Honey-do lists. Bills. Pieces of paper all over the frickin’ place. Sound familiar? In this day and age, information overload is not only common, it is practically the rule of existence. The problem is that it can get in the way. It can lead to mental...