Notebook Computers in the Age of the Internet by Frances Coleman
Everyone knows that our world cannot exist without computers. Ever tried to make a purchase at a convenience store when their computers are down, ever waited for someone to make change when their register computer is down, or have you ever tried to find a book in a library when the system is down? ... The best present any graduate can get this June is a desktop computer or a laptop. ... I know; schools have computer labs, but they are always full. ... If you are still among the population that resents the encroachment of the computer, think about this scenario.

Just The Fax, M’am by James Snyder
For years, I smugly prided myself as a non-fax machine person. I felt it beneath my dignity to own such a technical contraption. The quill is more my style than a computer but, being practical, I reluctantly use a computer, casting wistful glances at the dust gathering on my quill. ... Much to my surprise the person on the other end said in a very cheery voice, "Yes, I have the faxed document right here in my hand." I must admit, although I hate doing so, faxing from my house was much easier than going to the office store.

Biometrics - Customer Friendly Computer Security by Rick Parrott
I don’t know about you, but I hate passwords. I hate changing them, because I never can think of what I want to use! Isn’t there a better way? Actually there is. It’s called biometrics. Biometrics is a method of authentication that uses something you are to allow access to the computer network. ... To find more information about biometrics, go to your browser and do a search on “computer + security + biometrics”. ... Or the TV commercial where the man runs his finger across a sensor on his laptop and it lets him onto the computer.

Runescape Bots by Stephen Warren
Have you ever wanted to know about runescape bots, but all you found was people trying to scam you? Would you like to know why that is? It's because 99% of all so called runescape bots are completely fake. What they really are, are viruses that infect your computer and record everything that you... And don't believe them when they say "I used to be one of Jagex staff, and now I hate them so I'm releasing this for free". ... That's just a big lie. ... So what do you do if someone offers you a runescape bot?

2 PC Annoyances and How To Solve Them! by Jim Edwards
I have a love-hate relationship with my computer. In fact, often I love to hate my computer! It will do things I know even the great Mr. Gates didn't intend, and it usually does them at the least convenient time (like when I'm on a deadline or in a hurry). ... Right-mouse-click and a menu will appear where you should check the option "Lock the Toolbars." Then, while holding down the key, click the "X" in the upper right corner of the window to close it. ... Next, place your mouse over a blank spot on one of the tool bars at the top of the Internet Explorer browser window.

Microsoft is Accused of Monitoring Computers with "Spyware" by Ugur Akinci
Microsoft, the software giant that a lot of people love to hate, is now accused with placing “spyware” on machines using Windows XP operating system in order to make sure that there are no pirated copies out there. Microsoft is doing this through the “Windows Genuine Advantage” (WGA) package... What if I want to change my hard disk? ... Should I get Microsoft’s permission in order not to jeopardize my XP’s legal status?” is a complaint heard on some of the blogs criticizing the Microsoft for the intrusive software.

Why I Hate Computers, The Internet, and Mr. Bill by Douglas Bower
I have been meaning to write this column since the day I first bought a home computer in 1993. It probably was getting online that first prompted the desire to write this. What has been keeping me from writing this column until now is that every time I made an attempt, I would dissolve into a... With the computer I bought in Mexico, I had to buy software for virus protection, firewalls, registry cleaners, file deletion, error nuking and fixing, defragging, and more. ... Not only that, with every single new, off-the-shelf computer I have ever bought, I have had to spend an additional amount...

Consider Having A Custom Computer Built by Driz Memok
At some point in time, you are going to be in the market for a new computer. When this time comes, you should definitely check out your options with custom built computers. First off, let me develop a bit of credibility. I have been working on the net, and thus computers, for nine years. ... The computer I am working on now is custom built. ... If you use the computer for business purposes, you probably need excel. ... You should tell them the type of work you do, what you want the computer to do and what you don’t care about.

AI-Governance; The Future of IT by Lance Winslow
Information technologies of the future will include artificially intelligent governance. That does not mean there will not be a human go-between interface to stand up at a podium and promise you the world. Human societies and civilizations are very much use to that and so it probably will not... I hate to break it to you but in the future we will have more of this not less. ... After all, most people do not like it when they call up a corporation such as a credit card company or their cellular phone company and all they get is a computer on the other line telling them to press one or two.

The Advantages of a Broadband Connection by Morgan Hamilton
What kind of Internet connection do you have? Are you waiting ages for that page to load? I know how bad it is. But consider the times we are living in. Are we not supposed to simply fly through web pages like an Acura NSX or a 911 Turbo? However, if your Internet connection is really slow then... First of them comes the dial-up which is the oldest and the slowest connection. ... Apart from that it comes with that awful noise everyone hates. ... The second option is the popular DSL which is many times better than the dial-up as far as connection speed is concerned.