How to fight back against ‘ransomware’
Symantec has released new research on ‘ransomware,’ which is growing throughout Western Europe and North America. Here’s what you need to know.
Don’t want Windows 8 on your new PC? Go back to Windows 7!
Upcoming Windows 8 computers like the Dell XPS One 27 are looking good, but what if you’re not sold on Microsoft’s latest OS?
Ten cool gadgets for back-to-school
These 10 tech toys pack a serious educational punch.
How to try out the Windows 8 RTM before it’s in stores
Can’t wait for Windows 8 to go on sale to try it out? You don’t have to!
Forget Photoshop: five fabulous, free alternatives
When it comes to image editing, nothing is as powerful as Photoshop. But why pay for what you don’t need?
3 Wireless ways to get your music anywhere in your home
With patio/deck season upon us, more people are looking for ways to free their music collection from the confines of their computer or phone.
Microsoft Signature is all about PCs without the software clutter
New Windows PCs often gets a bad rap for something Microsoft can’t control: the software the companies that build them pre-install. But at Microsoft’s retail stores, they’re doing something about the problem of PC bloat.
Eight tips to protecting kids from violent video games
Not sure how to manage what your kids are playing in the home? You’re not alone, so here I suggest a few tips to keeping violent video games under control.
Microsoft: Windows 8 won’t play DVDs
There have been a lot of new features added to Windows 8, but there are some notable subtractions, too. But will you even notice they’re gone?
Do you really need a Mac or Windows PC any more?
The way we use computers has changed a lot in the past couple years, but most of us are still using the same operating systems we always have. But would it really be that hard to switch in 2012?

