Ted Saul, Sr. Staff Writer

You know that the first line of defense in protecting your car from thieves is to take your keys.  To guard your home and contents – lock your doors.  But are you doing the same for your computer systems? Many people do not.  Take a look at the list of the top passwords used in […]

Need a gift for that techie in your life? Tired of the same old, same old? Here are some great gift ideas that you’ve probably never heard of.

On my resume you will find I held the position of IT manager for a manufacturing company. In those days, IT tended to be a large mysterious department running main frame computers of which only a certain type of person understood how they operated.   The IT strategy included expensive purchases or long-term leases of […]

A decade ago, who thought that getting ready for the school year should include a look at your household technology? The reality is that making sure your home computers are ready for the new academic year are as important as a good stock of pencils, paper and notebooks.

It’s mid-summer and may be time to get on the road or catch a flight to start your vacation.  I’ve had opportunity to travel lately and have found that there are some excellent smart phone apps “not to leave home without”.  These are some my favorites but there are many more from which to choose. […]

by Ted Saul, Senior Staff Writer Check lists are a beautiful thing. Pilots use them to make sure their airplanes are ready for flight confirming everything from fuel levels, to control positions and making sure cabin signs are turned on or off. I have check lists for activities from surfing trips to camping. Without them […]