Category Archives: Windows

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My Review of Windows 8

Supercars? Some of my favorite supercars are the new McLaren M4P-12C, the Spyker Aileron (shown here), the 1991 Acura NSX, and the Saleen S7.  The Porsche GT is also fabulous, or I could always opt for the Singer – a … Continue reading

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Spy vs. Spy

A Serious Intro for Once We all know the saying about power and absolute power. Recently we’ve witnessed politicians falling like dominoes in the face of scandals: There is something about success that gives one a feeling of invincibility, and … Continue reading

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So, what laptop should you buy?

Hi folks! As I sit in bed watching this episode of The Muppet Show, I’m trying to decide what to write about. Please save me from this next week! Email me (marc at teknosophy dot com) and ask me a … Continue reading

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“STOP Calling the Computer Guy!” Part I now online

Anyone who knows me knows my strong belief that one shouldn’t have to be a mechanic just to drive a car, and likewise with computers. Last summer, I set out to write a book in plain English to help people … Continue reading

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“Goodbye, yellow brick road…” but “Hello NURSE!”

Well actually, goodbye Averatec. After spending a day with Vista and subsequently deleting it to save my own sanity, I installed Ubuntu Linux 8.04. After a week of traveling the country, I realized the Averatec just didn’t cut it. Although … Continue reading

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The OW starts now!

Wait, Marc… didn’t your new computer come with Vista? I thought you said nobody in his right mind would keep Vista? True, but I wanted to use it myself in a non-repair context and see if I could put up … Continue reading

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Where have you beeeeN?

The short answer is to Boston and back a couple of times (enjoy the photo). The long answer is, without my blogging computer. Here’s what happened. The end of the year was approaching, so I figured I needed some writeoffs. … Continue reading

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Are you a legal drinking age?

Goodbye, XP. Hello, Midori | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com. I knew I ought to write something good about Microsoft on my blog once in a while, and I finally found my opportunity. A few weeks back I stumbled upon … Continue reading

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