By David Chernicoff, 07/26/2011
Perhaps the most important piece of client software is an antivirus program. Be sure to evaluate all the crucial criteria—not just price—in selecting the right software for your ...
By David Chernicoff, 01/22/2009
Small business owners might be mourning Windows XP, but Windows 7 offers much to be hopeful about, such as simplified access control configuration.
By David Chernicoff, 12/18/2008
As an IT consultant, I needed a more capable platform than my phone and a less cumbersome platform than my notebook--so I tried a netbook.
By David Chernicoff, 11/06/2008
The Windows System Assessment Tool encompasses much more than the Windows Experience Index--its command-line capabilities can help with troubleshooting.
By David Chernicoff, 10/02/2008
When I tell people that I still use real reference books, I often get a response along the lines of “You know, all the information you need is on the web somewhere. I’m surprised ...
By David Chernicoff, 09/04/2008
Both browsers are being positioned as the core system application that will enable the next generation of web apps--however, ISP usage caps could throw a major monkey wrench at ...
By David Chernicoff, 08/13/2008
By David Chernicoff, 08/07/2008
My small business clients thought FTP was the answer to their file transfer problems, but I surprised them with an even better solution for their data delivery needs.
By David Chernicoff, 07/03/2008
I've started making product demos and have found a tool that has helped make the job easier--Camtasia.
By David Chernicoff, 06/05/2008
For a PDF reader, you can't lose with Adobe Reader. That is, unless its interaction with another software program crashes your system at random times.
By David Chernicoff, 05/01/2008
Recently, I’ve gotten a bunch of reader email messages asking about my choice of hardware and software for the desktop, including why I run Vista and why my work computer is a ...
By David Chernicoff, 04/03/2008
Users don't always understand that a big monitor doesn't mean lots of screen real estate. Here's a quick explanation about screen resolution and a tip for a low-cost solution.
By David Chernicoff, 03/06/2008
Stumped for answers about Vista? If you've already tried the Windows IT Pro Forums, here's another resource that could help.
By David Chernicoff, 02/07/2008
I see little reason these days to buy hardware on the edge of obsolescence, because so many choices exist that are better. But I had to make a rather unconventional choice in the ...
By David Chernicoff, 01/03/2008
Both Windows Vista and Windows XP have major service packs at the release candidate (RC) stage. As always, I hear from people who want to run out and install these service pack ...
By David Chernicoff, 12/06/2007
I started to install Windows Vista x64 and that’s where the fun began, involving blue screens and unfamiliar BSOD errors with no text, no memory dump, and just three hexadecimal ...
By David Chernicoff, 12/03/2007
By David Chernicoff, 11/05/2007
By David Chernicoff, 11/01/2007
Before Vista's backup features existed, more than one IT staffer wasted hours moving data to a new drive and making sure that a bootable OS was available. Now Vista's Complete PC ...
By David Chernicoff, 10/11/2007