Turn That Extra Computer Monitor into a Spare TV | Business 2 Community

Turn That Extra Computer Monitor into a Spare TV | Business 2 Community: "Anyone with a monitor in their closet gathering dust has probably thought the same thing: “Why can’t I just use this to watch TV?”  You can!  As more people transition to mobile devices or upgrade their screen when replacing their PC, there are decent monitors taking up room in storage cabinets everywhere.  Before you retire your old monitor to the landfill, consider re-purposing it."

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Harrisburg computer expert warns of 'official-looking scam'

Harrisburg computer expert warns of 'official-looking scam': "One local computer professional is calling a virus that is currently circulating around the Internet and affecting several area residents an "extremely official-looking scam."

Joshua Nelson, president and senior systems engineer with IT consulting firm My Computer Doctor LLC in Harrisburg, said he is seeing many clients affected by the virus called the "FBI virus.""

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iPhone 3: Advanced (iOS 6)

iPhone 3: Advanced (iOS 6): "The iPhone is a revolutionary device thanks to its user-friendly interface and sleek minimalist design – but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward. Many of the iPhone’s advanced or lesser-used features are hidden away and Apple don’t always do the greatest job of filling you in."

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Asus PCE-AC66 - Adapters/NICs - CNET Reviews

Asus PCE-AC66 - Adapters/NICs - CNET Reviews: "Laptops or tablets with built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi are scarce, but if you have a desktop, it's now quite easy to add the full speed of this new Wi-Fi standard to it, thanks to the PCE-AC66 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Adapter add-on adapter from Asus."

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How Safe Is Browsing the Internet on a Phone? | Science - Opposing Views

How Safe Is Browsing the Internet on a Phone? | Science - Opposing Views: "Safe and smart Internet browsing is key to protecting your computer from viral infection or fraud -- even if the computer you're using happens to be your smartphone. As small-scale mobile computers, smartphones and tablets have evolved considerably and can browse the Internet with full-featured browsers comparable to their desktop and laptop counterparts. While browsing on your smartphone is often a much safer experience than on your computer, the experience is not without pitfalls."

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Functioning Apple computer from 1976 auctioned off for $668,000

Functioning Apple computer from 1976 auctioned off for $668,000: " An auctioneer says one of Apple's first computers — a functioning 1976 model — has been sold for a record $668,000."

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5 signs that your computer is infected | Fox News

5 signs that your computer is infected | Fox News: "Oh, the not-so-humble computer virus. For decades, it's been making computer users miserable.

It's like the common cold. You'd think someone would have cured both by now. Unfortunately, it looks like computer viruses are just getting stronger and smarter."

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Why is My Nexus 7 So Slow? 8 Ways to Speed it Up Again

Why is My Nexus 7 So Slow? 8 Ways to Speed it Up Again: "Everyone seems to be complaining about their Nexus 7 tablets slowing down over time. Sure, this is anecdotal — but there are a lot of anecdotes. We’ll cover a variety of ways to speed it up."

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What I learned using only Google products - Computerworld

What I learned using only Google products - Computerworld: "Computerworld - Mobile technology is like language. You learn it best through total immersion.

As a former Windows and current Apple user, I wanted to understand the full Google platform experience firsthand. So I went all-in."

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CatWalkChatt - Column by Dwight Watt What is a computer crash

CatWalkChatt - Column by Dwight Watt What is a computer crash: "A computer crash is when your computer stops working unexpectedly. A blue display might come up on the monitor or everything may totally shut down. This just means the computer quit when it should still be going. "

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