My computer is running slow. How do I speed it up?

If your computer is not as fast as the day you bought it you are not alone. This happens to everyone. Though this may be true it makes it no less annoying. The real question is ‘how much slower is it today than when you bought it; and can you tolerate the difference? Realistically, if you notice a difference in your performance, chances are you are seeking a solution. Look no further, you’ve found your first step. If you are reading this you are on the path to knowledge. Your first step is to become informed. Find the cause. From time to time I may state the obvious. Often, the… Read More

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Initiation

‘Initiation’ being a thought or something ‘starting anew’ is a great symbol to begin a new activity.  This theme kicks off what I hope to be the beginning of something great. I look forward to writing in the months and years to come because I’m not sure of what might come out or what might become of this venue. What makes this interesting is that this could become a forum for subscribers to  learn more about themselves as well as grow in the worldwide community. I recently visited the question, “what do you want to do when you grow up”?  We permeate questions like this well into our adulthood because… Read More

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Starting a Small Business Without Spending a Small Fortune

Starting a business today typically comes with a lot of jargon that tends to detour the timid. Businesses are associated with fees, taxes and a host of skills that have nothing to do with the product or service to be sold. If you always thought you could do it better than the business down the street, fear not. Starting your dream business is probably easier than you think. There are a number of resources out there to combat the onslaught of regulations, guidelines and procedures. Many of these resources are free or backed (guaranteed) by someone somewhere. A great starting point is an article I found on the Internet by… Read More

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Time to Upgrade?

When is a good time to get a new computer? There are a couple basic questions that must be addressed to answer this question. Is your current computer inadequate for your needs? Better stated, will a new computer allow you to do or sustain a function that you are currently unable to do or sustain? In short, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In a small village, the residents travel by bicycle. They have never seen cars and don’t know cars exist. They travel the village from end to end content that their method of travel is efficient, cost effective and adequate. You may think of your computer the… Read More

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