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I have been professionally involved with Computers for over 20 years. I was there when the IBM PC was born and am proud to have been part of the many revolutions technology has brought about. My first computer was a Sinclair ZX 80 computer that had 1K of RAM.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Tips to diagnose and fix a slow running computer: 1 of 14
A computer runs slowly because it accumulates e-gunk. Think of e-gunk as the residue left by the activity of programs running within a computer. If you leave your brand new computer off for 3 months, the next time you switch if on it will not run appreciably slower than the last time you used it. There are two types of e-gunk... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Dealing with dementia: 3 of 14
Dementia is an illness in that affects the brain. It is most common in the elderly population and in its initial stages the sufferer will experience short-term memory loss. It is mistakenly associated with symptoms with old age. As time progresses the patient's language, problem solving, short and long term memory, behavior a... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Guide to making Internet purchases: 1 of 3
With Christmas so close at hand you might be tempted to have a go at your first online purchase. If you have friends and relatives living abroad, it probably makes geographic sense to purchase a gift from a shop close to its final destination. Stories of goods purchased for a fraction of price these are available locally as w... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Safeguarding our identity will become more difficult in the future: 1 of 3
The personal data of every citizen of Malta consisting of ID and passport numbers, name, address, age, phone, email, credit card and bank account numbers and a dozen other items of information require less than the storage capacity available on a single CD-ROM disk. While a CD-ROM disk is a medium familiar to many, it is not ... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) Safety tips for computer do-it-yourselfers: 3 of 7
Safety tips for computer do-it-yourselfers There are two types of computer do-it-yourselfers; those who tinker the operating system and programs and those who assume the role of mechanic and will open their computer to fix broken stuff or to upgrade parts of their computer with newer and faster stuff. While the mechanics tend... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cell phones: 24 of 55
I was promoted to write down this article after being witness to a complete stranger's loss of a cell phone. The teenager went berserk; completely out of her mind, first panicking viciously, and then weeping at the loss of this electronic darling. I very much doubt she would have demonstrated the same emotion at the loss of a... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to safely shop online with a credit card: 2 of 4
If you own a credit card you are a potential victim of crime. When you use it online, this increases the risk of your being had. The following tips reduce the risks associated with using a credit card online: 1. Always check your statements within a few days after they arrive. Criminals may milk your card in small doses and u... More..
Computers & Technology > Spyware & Adware How to secure data and prevent data loss: 1 of 2
The personal data of every citizen of a small country consisting of SSN or ID number as well as passport reference, name, address, date of birth, phone, email, credit card and bank account numbers, utility and driving license details and a dozen other items of information require less than the storage capacity available on a ... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) Do you think the TV remake of the Sci-Fi TV series 'V' will be as good as the 1980's original?: 1 of 2
Unless you happen to be Sylvester Stallone, and let's face it, you aren't, the answer is a no. Even Stallone's Rocky and Rambo movies have a sufficiently varied storyline to merit being different movies albeit based on a similar theme and carrying almost the same name. 'V' was a nice sci-fi movie that, albeit constrained by b... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Protect yourself from Laptop theft: 1 of 2
You may not know Sgt Troy Dally; you probably never attended Pastor Michael Guisande sermons; Cassie Bond is probably not listed as a friend on your Facebook, MySpace or Hi5 page and 21 year old Mark Leatham rings no bell. These are four people who have had their computer stolen. Troy's laptop computer and external hard disk ... More..