HP TouchSmart series is the future of home & business computing

Need I say more?  I own the IQ804 model on my desk with Cox cable plugged into it for TV.  It also has a built-in DVR and 500gb hard drive.  Add to that all of the great features of Vista Media Center and this is THE system for business computing in home/office environment.

When no one else will listen – talk to your PC!

Are you tired of typing and mousing your way around your PC? I have completely automated my HP TouchSmart desktop with HP’s Voice Action software. In the past, voice activation was clunky at best but I am here to tell you that HP OWNS the multi-touch/voice activation market – and they have some [...]

RAM it up and get a another year or so out of that old PC!

I am amazed at the number of clients i have that constantly complain about slow computers these days.  One of the first things we do with our clients is to assess their hardware components.  We routinely recommend upgrading all RAM (where possible) to a minimum of 1gb to 2gb, but preferably 3gb if budget permits.  [...]

What’s the fuss on Windows Vista?

So for the past two years all anyone has done is bitch and moan about Windows Vista being the anti-christ of operating systems.  I’ve heard excuse, after excuse, after excuse as to why end users hate it, but have little evidence to suggest that there’s anything wrong except – hardware.
The biggest issue with Vista is [...]

Veggie Tales does the Book of Revelation

yikes.

Jindal in 2012?

Or end of the world, depending on your choice of calendar. The real issue will be what state he leaves Louisiana in, because regardless, even if he is NOT a candidate for President then, whoever is will surely tap him for a White House job. He’s too smart to pass up and let’s [...]

Stimulated yet?

Has anyone out there done their taxes yet? What was the LA state tax like this year? The last two years I paid in for the first time in my life, almost $1k in 2007 and 2008. Now all of a sudden I’m getting $419 back? Anyone know wtf is going [...]

Ned catches a serious case of DIY

No, Lyles, its not an STD.  Do It Yourself (DIY).  I got tired of sitting around and started the demo on our master bathroom on Sunday evening.  By Monday evening I had it completely demo’d and ready for Phase 2.  Our master bath is seperated between shower area and vanity area.  Phase 2 is demoing [...]

2012 Poll

iPhone coming to Verizon Wireless?

Sources in the wireless world have leaked that the nation’s NEW #1 wirless operator, VerizonWireless, may be getting the iPhone between June and September of this year. 
If its true then that will more than likely cement iPhone as the handset of choice for North America, at least as far as individual users go.
Business users will [...]