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Supergeeks: Buying UsedThe Problem: They say your shiny, new car loses 10% of its resale value the moment you drive it off the dealer’s lot. It’s one of those arguments to consider a “pre-owned” vehicle when shopping for transportation rather than waste your money on that new care smell. Read more » 
Supergeeks: Is your computer slowing down?The Problem: You and your computer have a lot in common. Take stairs, for example. Race up a flight of steps and you’re most likely fine. Perhaps a bit out of breath, but nonetheless ready for the next thing. Now carry a bag of groceries while bounding up those same stairs and your pace is noticeably slower. Add five bags of groceries and you are almost certainly climbing at a slower clip. Read more » 
Supergeeks: Laptop SecurityThe Problem In Greek mythology, Cassandra was so beautiful Apollo granted her the gift of prescience, meaning she could see the future. Unfortunately, she wasn’t thrilled by Apollo and refused to return... Read more » 
Supergeeks: following through on new year's resolutions.The Problem: We are only a month into the new year and it already feels like the recent holiday season was years ago. So what happened over the last four weeks? And where did our big and audacious new year’s resolutions go? Completing our resolutions now seems about as likely as that missing sock knocking on the front door and triumphantly reuniting with its long lost twin… John Hancock Field said, "All worthwhile men have good thoughts, good ideas, and good intentions, but precious few of them ever translate those into action." Read more » 
Supergeeks: Getting what you need from the internet.Living the in the middle of the Pacific doesn't mean doing without. Read more »
Supergeeks: Software Solutions
The Problem: A tire swing is elegant. One tire, one rope, and one tree. Perfect. Software often lacks that kind of elegance. 'Solutions' are often the result of big ambitions and too many cooks in the kitchen. Read more » 
SuperGeeks: Tis the Season to Shop OnlineThe Problem: I’m an armchair shopper. I like going to the mall, watching the people and seeing what’s new. But when it comes to buying something, I prefer to just buy it online and have it delivered to me. No traffic delays, no parking headaches, and no heavy lifting. (Online retailers will often do the wrapping for you, too!) So what’s the newbie online shopper to do? Read more »
SuperGeeks: Holiday ShoppingThe Problem: It’s the holiday season again. Seems to just creep up on us just when we’re finally settling into the rhythms of summer. With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the gift-giving. Do you have friend or family member who’s itching for something geeky? Read more » 
SuperGeeks: Peer to Peer vs. Server Networks
The Problem Generally, there are two types of networks. At home, if you have two or more computers networked - sharing a printer and an internet connection, for example – it’s a ‘peer to peer’ network. We geeks sometimes call it ‘P2P’. Read more » 
Supergeeks: To Buy or Not to BuyA viewer asks, “What is your opinion of the best 'out of the box' computer?” Avoid the lesser known manufacturers. They lack after-sales support and typically go out of business. Keep in mind... Read more » 
SuperGeeks: Working From HomeWork from home in your pajamas or from the beach in your bathing suit. Proven technology can seamlessly link you to the office from wherever you are. If you’re away from the office periodically,... Read more » 
SuperGeeks: Disaster PreparednessThe Problem: A friend recently said something provocative, “You know, Hawaii is so…fragile.” She went on to explain how a little bit of rain can slow traffic to a snarl, how severe rains always... Read more » 
SuperGeeks: Travel and The InternetIt’s not too late to book a trip for the summer. The internet is a terrific place to start: www.CraigsList.com Search by city for vacation rentals. You can even use this site to sublease your... Read more » 
Supergeeks: Crap Free ComputersEveryone wants a piece of your PC. It’s valuable real estate! Spammers want your computer to send spam, hackers want it to hack other machines and advertisers wants it to send you more ads. Even new... Read more » SuperGeeks: Scam du JourThe bad guys are always looking for a new angle. The latest scam to hit the islands is a fax from the “Department of Transportation”. The fax requests an update regarding your company’s file and... Read more » 
Supergeek Report: Erasing Your ComputerA viewer asks: “Is there a program to clean out all my files on my personal laptop that I am giving away? Please advise on what I need to do…” You are justified in your concern about your private... Read more » 
Google: Open for BusinessGoogle is famous for its search engine. But Google actually offers much more than just web searches: www.earth.google.com Explore the planet. Find your childhood home. www.google.com/calendar Great... Read more » 
SuperGeeks Security Alert: Fraudulent E-mail Purporting to be from GreetingCard.orgThe greetingcard.org name is being used in a "phishing" scam. Fraudulent emails containing malicious links and viruses have been sent to businesses and consumers around the country claiming to contain... Read more »
SuperGeeks: How good is your password?
SuperGeek James Kerr joins us once again this Wednesday to talk about the importance of choosing a good password. Read more » |
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