If you want to learn how to use your digital camera to make better pictures, I have some pointers. This year is the 30th birthday of the IBM-compatible personal computer. In Short Circuits, changes are coming for G-Mail, disk prices are rising, T-Mobile is engaged tol Google, and AIM gets a facelift.

The PreyProject could help you recover a computer that's been stolen. RSA's SecurID (and other similar offerings) make it possible to log on securely with one-time passwords. Windows 8 is still not in beta but let's look ahead to what might be released a year from now. In Short Circuits, Adobe's "interesting" week and the Senate says Net Neutrality rules (or "rulez").

Wouldn't it be great if you could help family members and friends with computer problems without driving across town? You can! Itunes has been gone for a while and I've found a better way to manage music. Passwords are a pain in the neck (and some people have an even lower opinion of them) but there's a way to reduce the pain. In Short Circuits, G-mail's new look, G-mail's failed Apple app, a better Internet Explorer continues to fade, and memories of radio gear.

Adobe's Photoshop Elements again raises the bar for basic photo editing. Guest Rich Adin takes a look at the state of e-books. In Short Circuits, Apple's Grand Central store, Amazon's Wall Streat beating, and Facebook is sued. Again.

Last week's small e-mail emergency has probably moved the newsletter to MailChimp permanently. Let's look at a spam that could damage your computer. If you have a website, you should consider SSH access and that means you'll want to know about ZOC. (Translation provided on the podcast!) In Short Circuits, computers replace books in schools, a flood in Thailand creates problems for computer manufacturers, and Yahoo reports plenty of ice for passengers on the Titanic.

TrueCrypt is an easy way to protect files that you want to remain secure but the documentation can be intimidating. I've set out to fix that. I'll review some additional options for backup and reasons you should consider them. It's time for the monthly update on Windows 8. And in Short Cirtuits, how to retain an Kindle library book for an extra day or two and how Netflix may have set you up.

A message from a fraudster had something new--a website--but it still smelled of fraud. We remember Steve Jobs, who died this week. Why you'll want to download Adobe's Lightroom 3.5 upgrade. More complaints about computer manufacturer crapware. In Short Circuits, how Amazon will monetize library loans and HP has yet another CEO.

Electronic picture frames go to the next level by giving depth to standard images so that they have the appearance of having depth. Thumb drives are handy but they can be dangerous; I have some suggestions. The Amazone Fire is attracting a lot of attention. In Short Circuits, looking for a way to fix Firefox, the value of instant messaging, and library books on your Kindle.

GoodSync looks like a winner when it comes to keeping files current in multiple locations. We take a look at the future of publishing. Lynda.com adds techniques that make the classes more valuable. I correct some errors from the first look at Windows 8. In Short Circuits, an apology of sorts from Netflix.

My first look at the pre-beta version of Windows 8 was both frustrating and exciting and the future of Windows is both challenging and promising. I'll explain why you need two monitors. In Short Circuits, the Mozilla memory leak continues not to be fixed and Netflix stock plummets.