Build My Own Computer

This is an internal drive which can write and read virtually all forms of CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray (BD) discs, including four-layer 128GB BDs.  ...

Also called "flash cookies," Local Shared Objects" (LSO's) can be used by any web site to store information about your we...

It works! With eSATA and USB 2.0 ports, this drive connected easily to six different computers ranging from 7 years old to less than a mont...

Some time ago I downloaded an evaluation copy of the for-sale PC Phone Home, and reviewed it here and here . I did not recommend PCPhoneHo...

This morning Windows Update wanted to install several updates, including one for my GeForce 8600 GT graphics card. I let the updates procee...

Better than Microsoft's Windows Calendar. Here are my specifications for a good calendar system: A nice application window with sever...

This post is a brief rant about Microsoft and their latest attempt to provide an "operating system" for regular PC users. It'...

No problems. Unlike the service packs for Windows XP, Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an AUTOMATIC install. That means if you have Windows ...

Update 2009 Sep 28: Do It Yourself PC Phone Home What if I left my laptop in the car for a moment, and someone ripped it off? or, perish...

The basic idea: What if I could search my own computer as easily as I can search the web? Then I could find an email or a Word document, e...

Recording TV Programs: Our ancient VCR ( tape recorder) in the TV room is starting to act up and we are looking around for a replacement....

My business requires me to safeguard the security of certain files. For years I have used Encrypted Magic Folders (EMF) from PC-Magic to e...

And I'm pleased with it. Performance: The overall Windows Experience Index is 5.4, which I believe is pretty good. The limiting sub...

I'm not yet a big fan of Windows Vista, but unless I go to some form of Unix it is in my future whether I like it or not. The machine ...