Tag Archive for: Vista

One of the great things about having a technology column is that you get to play with cool toys. The latest one to cross my desk is an ultra-slim DVD reader/burner for people on the go.

A few months back I wrote an article about keeping computer networks safe and secure. Now it’s time to write about desktop computers. That shiny new piece of gear you just got for Christmas will be a source of frustration if you come to depend on it and it fails you. So here are some things you should do to keep your system running smoothly.

Vista is Microsoft’s newest incarnation of its Windows desktop operating system, just released a few months ago, and after a couple of months of using it I have to say that the news is mostly good.