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Category: I.T.

Review: Sophos Antivirus for Windows

A lot of you out there ask me for computer advice. I don’t mind; I like feeling important, and giving advice helps me do that (so does making my own blog). Probably the question I get the most often is, “What kind of computer should I get?” My answer is, always, “You should get an […]

I.T. Toolkit

Lots of places that sell computer and computer accessories also sell “computer toolkits.” I put that in quotes because they are kind of a joke, consisting of one useful tool and a bunch of useless stuff you will never use. If you work on computers or plan to, here is the list of items in […]

An I.T. Primer

I’m an I.T. guy, and proud of it. I like fixing stuff. However, most of the techniques I use are readily available to you with little to no real training. The following are some basic I.T. tips that will help you, no matter what your skill level, troubleshoot not only computers, but also toasters, cars, […]

Review: Victorinox USB Swiss Army Knife

As an I.T. guy, this is one of the single most useful devices ever invented, and one of the few multifunction tools which I use every part of. Features: knife flat screwdriver / nail file LED flashlight ink pen USB flash drive scissors The scissors are tough enough to cut through zip ties, wire ties, […]