Tags: computers
All I Want for Xmas is a Wireless N Gigabit Router
by patndoris on Dec.11, 2008, under Computers
...and a Wireless N Dual Band USB adapter for the laptop. And since I'm a bit of a bah humbug, and more than a little impatient - when my wireless adapter cut out on me again last night I decided it was time to take preventative measures. (I might ought… more »
What's Newzie?
by patndoris on Nov.25, 2008, under Computers
No, I don't want to know what's new with you. Well, I do, but that's not why I'm blogging. If you want to chat, feel free to grab me on my Pingbox (which you can reach from my contacts page.) Now, I want to tell you about a fantastic little desktop RSS a… more »
SUMo and Hippo - What Comes to Mind?
by patndoris on Nov.02, 2008, under Computers
Word association! Quick - What comes to mind? Big...Heavy...Animal(istic)...Vicious fighters? Nope! We're not gonna talk about big foot stomping chunky wrestlers in little thongy kinda things (I'm sure you've got a great visual going now don't you? Don't… more »
C is for Clean
by patndoris on Oct.30, 2008, under Computers
I've been wondering when it would happen, and wondering what was amassing n the meantime. I've had it for ages now - and who was cleaning up after it? Wondering what it is yet? No, no - it's not a new pet my almost fourteen year old male offspring has f… more »
What's In/On Your Machine? Belarc Advisor Will Tell You!
by patndoris on Oct.21, 2008, under Computers
Ever wonder what you'd do if you had to reinstall your OS (Operating System)? How in the world would you get all those programs you've installed back on? How would you even remember what they were? Ever been asked about some hardware component you have o… more »
Clean Up Those Junk Files First!
by patndoris on Aug.30, 2008, under Computers
One of the most frustrating things about doing spyware and virus scans is the amount of time it takes to run the many different programs. I realize you may not choose to run them all every week, as I do, but still it is a big time investment to do them.… more »
There's a New Kid in Town
by patndoris on Aug.19, 2008, under Computers
I like to imagine I'm on the cutting edge (...oh be quiet and let me dream will you?) So I was quite pleased when I got buzzed the other day at work and our V.P says "Hey - would you like to see a cool virus?" And of course my answer took less… more »
Your Mission: Search & Destroy
by patndoris on Aug.14, 2008, under Computers
Agent 007, you have been assigned Mission Possible. Should you choose to accept it, your goal is to search out and destroy the truly nasty of the nastiest malware on your computer. This mission is easier than you think with Spybot Search & Destroy in… more »
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