Top 6 Reasons Why the Zune Could Fail by Stephane Dion
1. Battery Life Battery life was a major issue when the iPod came out. Now, they managed to have a decent playing time with most of their models. The Zune needs to provide a battery life similar to the iPod. We already know that both players have the same kind of battery. ... You don’t need to be a computer geek to use it. ... Zune users do not expect anything less from the Zune player and software. ... The seamless integration of iTunes with the iPod is certainly the top reason why the iPod was a huge success.

Buying a New Apple Power Mac G5: A Smart Way to Get One by Daniel Powers
I needed a new computer in a big bad way. I was three months into my plans to open a new recording studio and I was maxing out my resources just to get the studio built. With all my money going to the construction and, of course, unforeseen circumstances, I had to figure out a way to get a new G5. ... I paid a visit to an apple store in mid June just to make my inner geek mad and started looking at all the equipment. ... I was just so enthralled that I could possibly get a new computer and not worry about maxing out a credit card.

Data Recovery Services: What To Do When Your Hard Drive Fails by Stu Pearson
According to most people, there are two types of hard drives: those that have failed and those that will fail. But for folks who use Data Recovery Services, there is a third type of hard drive: one that does not fail. A hard drive is the most vulnerable part of a computer; it has moving gears... Your next-door neighbor might be a computer geek, but that doesn’t mean his or her advice is remotely accurate. ... After all, a computer can fail for many different reasons and they are not always easy to pinpoint.

Offsite Data Backup Not Just for Fortune 500 Companies Anymore by Harald Anderson
In today’s high paced digital world there is a very high value placed on information. Not just the kind of information you read in the newspaper or your favorite trade journals, but the type of information that we generate on a day to day basis with our digital devices. ... Backups can be scheduled to occur at intervals you choose or can be invoked manually before performing a risky computer operation such as updating your operating system or adding a new hardware device. ... The average computer user is doing more than just word processing nowadays.

RSS: It Isn't Just For Geeks And FOGS Anymore by Cathy Perkins
FOGS? Friends of Geeks! Let's fact it - most people don't know what RSS is or how to use it. Microsoft is hoping to change all that with the built in RSS capability in Internet Explorer 7. Technology companies are jumping on the bandwagon stating that this is the beginning of a huge paradigm shift. ... Remembering that we can not cause our computer to explode by pressing keys, we bravely click on it and CNET news comes up in the upper window. ... No, Microsoft has pre-loaded some feeds (stuff) so you can get the hang of things.

Fix a Slow Computer - There's No Need to Endure Such Computer Pain by Steve Faber
Is your computer slow? Do you have problems with it freezing up completely? Do you sometimes get the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death”? That one can be especially troubling, as I’m sure you can attest to if you’ve ever had the misfortune of witnessing it. ... Weather you’re having problems with a computer that’s running much slower than it did when it was new, or going off into it’s own world every once in a while, the problems you are experiencing can probably be traced back to problems in your computer’s Windows registry.

Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware by Jason Kohrs
Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware These days it isn’t uncommon for a home to have multiple personal computers, and as such, it just makes sense for them to be able to share files, as well as to share one Internet connection. Wired networking is an option, but it is one that... Communication between wireless computers (or a wireless computer and a wired computer) will max out at 54 Mbps, while communication between wired computers will take full advantage of the 100 Mbps provided via the 802.3 protocol.

Building A PC, The Best Reason by Michael Quarles
There are a lot of remarkably cheap PCs on the market. Only a few hundred dollars will get you a basic model that will have you on the internet, download photos from your digital camera, and help you balance your checkbook. Since this is the case, why should you even consider building your... The best reason for building a computer is the knowledge you'll gain. ... But price alone isn't the only reason to build a computer. ... It would be very hard to build a low-end computer for less than it would cost to buy one ready made.

Best Computer Buy by Clint Pollard
Are you looking to buy a computer in the near future? Why are you looking for a new computer, did it break or do you just want a computer with more memory than your old computer? If your computer is just not working properly it could have been caused by the many viruses that can sometimes get in... If you are not rich chances are the cheapest computer on the market will be faster than your old computer, so why not get a less expensive computer. ... They are usually very busy so it could take a few days before they can check your computer out, but no need to spend money for a new computer...

How to Make Sure to Save Money and Headaches on Your Next Used Laptop Purchase by Jesse Harwell
Anyone who is in the retail sector of the computer business will recognize the following dilemna. Before buying, the consumer desires to know everything about the technical aspects of the laptops, rather than the practical aspects. It seems the customer will try and find out all of the technical... You do not need to be a computer geek to save a bundle. ... Plan on going online? ... 8) How long does the battery have to work for? ... 7) What’s your price range? ... How many CD’s do you plan on putting in the laptop?