Technology for the Masses

Ask a student, “What area do want to do in IT?” and your response will typically, “Well I want to work on a computer all day”.

Guys and gals, you can work on a computer all day as a secretary or receptionist. If you have a real interest in IT, start researching some career models and see where those careers can take you. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what area I wanted to go into till probably my 3rd year of college. So College students, if you’re in a rut and wondering why you’re taking IT as a major or what you’ll do with it – don’t fret. You’ll figure it out and your specialty will call to you.

If you’ve surfed the internet enough, you’ve probably seen the term WEB 2.0 thrown around pretty carelessly.  Most people don’t even know what this means because they are still using the internet the same way for years.  WEB 2.0 has made the internet even more popular and useable by the greater population.  Long gone are [...]

Have you ever wanted to get creative with searching through Google? Most people in general only type in that basic search criteria. Google is a lot more advanced then simple querying and offers several other options. In this article, I’ll post some tips and continue to update them

If you’re looking to have a great time with friends or a group of people, nothing beats hosting a Wii gaming night. The Nintendo Wii is quite different from most gaming systems, in that it really relies on group interaction to have a great time.

Tired of all the tech jargon?

The terms won’t change – but your understanding of them will.

I’ll touch on a technology vocabulary lesson of sorts. In my Beginners Computer Purchase article (How to buy a computer and what you think you need); I touched on some specifications and terminology of computer hardware. Many people may not understand what RAM means or processor, or even what they do. So let’s jump in!

Rule #2 – The “BEST” computer, being the most modern, often is not for you.

You want the best and I do not blame you. But the top of the line model out there is significantly overpriced! Handle it like ROCKY- HIT THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE!