It's that time of year again, and this month we have our annual back-to-school column. This year, let's start by taking a look at the...

Multi-factor Authentication I know you have seen in movies where the action character needs to break into a high-security building, and...

More Linux So last month we discussed the Linux operating system. This month, I want to explore Linux more and cover how to explore Linux...

Linux According to Wired magazine, 67% of the computers running the Internet are powered by Linux. So what is Linux, and is it only for...

Space I know that most of my columns are about personal technology including computers, software, and security, but I thought I would go...

Windows Firewall In computer speak, a firewall is a barrier that controls the messages that are allowed to enter or exit your computer....

I frequently use a topic I call "low-hanging fruit" when I speak at events and meetings. These presentations tend to be about effectively...

This month we will cover several topics. First, it is time to change all of your passwords again. Remember to use a different password...

Have a Virtual New Year This month, I thought I would use a theme for the column using completely different topics that all use the word...

Gifting Technology It's that time of year again where we help the nontechnical spouse, sibling, or friend identify gifts for the...

Phones Part 2 This month, we continue our discussion of telephones. We ended last month discussing how Internet phone companies provide...

This month, I thought it might be nice to look at a technology that is both old and new, the telephone. We all should know that Alexander...

It is back to school time again. Last year at this time, we looked at the traditional office suites, free books, and tools to learn...

Everybody seems to be talking about the "Internet of things" or IoT. The Internet of things has many definitions but conceptually it is...

Talk to Your Device In the original Star Trek TV series, the crew of the Star Ship Enterprise would simply say "Computer," and the...

Back Up Your Data As I am writing this month's article, the headlines are about the WannaCry "ransomware" attack that occurred over the...

Stay Private Earlier this month, the legislative branch of our government passed a law repealing FCC Internet privacy rules and allowing...

Pi Day This month I am writing my column on "Pi Day." Pi Day is an annual event that celebrates the number Pi, an irrational number that...

Bad Cortana This month we continue our discussion of Windows 10 frustrations. Cortana the Spy Cortana is an intelligent digital...

Another Safe New Year Another January, and it's time to change all of your passwords again. Remember to use a different password for each...