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How to Choose the Right Type of Database for Your Enterprise

May 14, 2019

In the past man used paper and physical filing systems to store data or information. At the time, information storage, access, and editing were cumbersome. Later, technology like the computer was concocted and ...

How much should you spend on audio, video, HDMI, and network cables?

John M. Guilfoil

January 31, 2015

Three years ago, I wrote a little buying guide for people setting up basic or somewhat complex home theaters in their homes. I figured, "Job done." "People should understand that they can get a HDMI cable for $...

The great debate — Youtube or Vimeo?

October 2, 2013

If you have videos that you want to post online for your business, you have a few different options. The two most popular video sharing sites today are Vimeo and Youtube. Each are great options, and they offer ...

Analysis: Defending yourself from internet crime

Sandra Giger

May 14, 2012

Looking at an FBI cybercrime report

10 free apps you have to install on your computer

John M. Guilfoil

November 27, 2011

Gotta have 'em

Five things to do before you sign up for cable or Internet service

John M. Guilfoil

October 11, 2011

Buy, yell, lie

Living room bar made easy and affordable

John M. Guilfoil

September 30, 2011

Ikea can

New computer? The top five programs to install

John M. Guilfoil

September 6, 2011

It all starts with something called the Decrapifier

3G v. 4G: What’s the difference?

Scott Covit

January 22, 2011

How much faster will 4G be?

Technological emergency preparedness tips and tools

Christina Hansen

June 22, 2010

Plan ahead

Is your SQL optimized?

John M. Guilfoil

October 11, 2009

Here's how to go faster

Blog syndication 101

John M. Guilfoil

June 19, 2009

FACT: You won't get rich. FACT: You won't make anything if you don't do it.

Photoshop fun: Adding scan lines to an image

John M. Guilfoil

November 1, 2007

Scan lines add a futuristic look and feel to photos, graphics and logos. What a lot of people don't realize is that it's a really easy effect to create in Photoshop, and it's a great way for graphic design begi...