My new machine is in service. Here's what I installed, how it's performing, and how at least one aspect failed.

My new machine is backed up, so the first thing after Windows setup is to update, update, and update again.

How I resolved a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma: I have to turn the machine on to back it up, but I want to back it up prior to turning it on.

Only Windows is Windows. There are alternatives, but whether they're right for you depends on you.

Email account theft is rampant. If it happens to you, there are several steps you need to take -- not only to recover your account, but to prevent it from being easily hacked again.

I've reviewed my needs, so now it's time to translate those into specific decisions about what to purchase.

Overseer.exe can be left behind after an uninstall of Avast Free Anti-virus. Deleting it is a two-step process.

The most important information you need when selecting a new computer is understanding exactly what you plan to do with it. I'll review my needs.

Here are the steps you need to take to prevent losing your account -- forever -- to a hacker.

"Relaying denied" is an error you may receive in a bounce reply to an email message you sent. I'll look at what relaying is, and why it might be denied.