Are you a college student or do you plan on going to college soon? If so, then you have been thinking about many different things. You’ve been thinking about that new dorm, the classes you have picked, new clothes, and, of course, a laptop. If you do not already have a laptop, then you need [...]

In early June my Toshiba Satellite Laptop (A105-S2071) developed a severe case of the blues. I would be in the middle of something and windows would crash and I would be confronted with a blue screen of death. This screen contained a lot of text, most of it pretty much incomprehensible text unless you are [...]

This month I’m starting a series of blog posts about gadgets and gear that make life a bit easier. I have a fondness for small inexpensive stuff that makes my life easier. And I don’t think that I’m alone!
My first computer was a Sinclair ZX-80 and that set me on a path to finding and [...]

If you have ever lost or misplaced your cell phone, this post is for you. You don’t have to spend a lot or buy a crappy cheap phone as a replacement. Here’s my story:
A couple of weeks ago my relatively new AT&T cell phone disappeared. I looked everywhere and even retraced my steps to see [...]

It’s easy to find reviews of new products, but it’s harder to find retrospective reviews. I found that my old Geo Metro was a terrific car, but nobody told me that before I bought it. Mostly folks laughed until gas got so expensive. By the way, if the Geo Metro was still available I wouldn’t hesitate [...]