April 7, 2003
Personal Tech: April 7, 2003
The cost of being connected
A cell phone. High-speed Internet connection. Digital cable TV. Satellite radio. Today's digital lifestyle can be pricey, and you're reminded every month. Story
For many, being connected is a part of doing business
Sometimes lost in the hype for today's many electronic gadgets and services is how many people rely on them for serious purposes.
Solutions: Getting control of a new (but used) laptop
Q. I bought a laptop that was a return and have three problems:
Site Seeing
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Postings
The Roundtable computer group will meet at 2 p.m. today at the South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Road, Holiday. For information, call (727) 939-2087.
Digital Life: Memory of machines
Silicon chips form the essence of every computer, from microprocessors that perform logic functions on data to the memory modules that store the information. Here's a look at the most common forms of memory:
The Buzz: Ballmer expects to helm Microsoft through 2017
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer plans to work at least 14 more years, which would give him an extraordinary 17 years as chief executive.
'Racers' pump up the volume
In this automotive competition, it's the power in the speakers, not under the hood, that counts.
Video Game Reviews
Drome Racers
Web sites shine spotlight on environment
April is a good time to think about the environment. National Wildlife Week begins April 21, and Earth Day is April 22. Here are some sites that focus on environmental issues:
