Computers are Worthless, Says Astronomer Royal

Computers are Worthless, Says Astronomer Royal

The digital computer was first designed back in 1834.

Verizon Digs Droid’s Hole

Verizon Digs Droid’s Hole

Verizon doesn’t seem to be in a mood to make Motorola Droid an iPhone killer. The pricing plans by Verizon would keep penny-pinchers at bay – at least in present form.

Will Droid Unsettle iPhone and Blackberry?

Will Droid Unsettle iPhone and Blackberry?

Will Motorola Droid pose threat to iPhone? Or will it kill RIM Blackberry instead?

How to Secure Your Wireless Router

How to Secure Your Wireless Router

Having your own wireless router is a great way to connect multiple computers to the Internet. But securing it can be a bit of a hassle.

Burgeoning Clouds: Cloud Computing Will Mean Outsourcing Government Information Technology to a New Level

Burgeoning Clouds: Cloud Computing Will Mean Outsourcing Government Information Technology to a New Level

Cloud computing will become a significant part of the $3.4 trillion information technology marketplace, and the public sector will be an important driver of cloud spending and penetration. This article examines the benefits of cloud computing for the public sector and the efforts underway in the United States, under the Obama Administration and the first-ever Chief Information Officer for the federal government, Vivek Kundra. We could well see the development of a new model for information technology delivery, usage, and spending.

Time and Contracts, Are on Our Side: Cloud Computing Advocates Face The Reliability Question

Time and Contracts, Are on Our Side: Cloud Computing Advocates Face The Reliability Question

How reliable and secure is data stored in the cloud? This is a critical perception – and reality – that must be addressed by cloud computing providers and users, in order to foster confidence in the cloud model. What can – and is – being done to improve both the perception – and reality – of cloud security and reliability.

What Can Windows Task Manager Tell Me About My Computer?

What Can Windows Task Manager Tell Me About My Computer?

How to make the most of Windows Task Manager.

Is Linux Ready for Prime Time?

Is Linux Ready for Prime Time?

Here is one surefire way to make Linux accessible for everyone (even your Grandmother)!

Microsoft Word Tips: A Real Life Do-Over

Microsoft Word Tips: A Real Life Do-Over

There are a few simple tips for making your life easier with Microsoft Word.

History of The QWERTY Keyboard

History of The QWERTY Keyboard

This article outlines how the QWERTY keyboard came into existence.

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