Why is my computer freezing and sending me blue screens? I guess I should run some system diagnostics. I ran them recently and I was assured everything is hunky dory. If it's so hunky and dory, why does it keep freezing? FREEZE! No, Marilyn! You cannot run diagnostics while surfing. Bad Marilyn. MORE FREEZING! No. You must … Continue reading WHAT NOT TO DO WHILE RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS – Marilyn Armstrong
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HOW DELL DONE ME IN – Marilyn Armstrong
How a vague idea became real when the company you loved gives you the final boot. Dell, Apple, and why Apple has finally won the endless war. I have been buying Dell computers for more than 20 years. Not only have I always loved how Dell's were made, but they lasted a long time. On … Continue reading HOW DELL DONE ME IN – Marilyn Armstrong
THE AGENTS IN THE DELL – A THURSDAY RANT
I wasn't going to bother to write this because you've heard it before. And you'll hear it again. The same old sad story. Dell makes some amazing computers -- yet they have what must be the worst customer service on the planet. I do not see how it could be worse. It is so bad on so … Continue reading THE AGENTS IN THE DELL – A THURSDAY RANT
THE AMBIVALENCE OF A NEW COMPUTER
We all want cool toys. The latest (hugest) iPhone. The hot sports car. We want all of it. Now, please. For this, the credit card was invented. I believe after the world ends and only cockroaches remain, Visa will still be sending threatening letters to cardholders. The price tag is part of my ambivalence even though I … Continue reading THE AMBIVALENCE OF A NEW COMPUTER
ASK A SIMPLE QUESTION, GET A SIMPLE — WRONG — ANSWER
I bought a small Dell tablet that I hope will serve a purpose ... something compact that I can use to connect to the larger world, but tuck in my bag for quick excursions when I'm not going to be processing photos or writing posts for my blog. It has been ordered, but not yet … Continue reading ASK A SIMPLE QUESTION, GET A SIMPLE — WRONG — ANSWER
Try Windows 8.1? I think not.
I've given this thought. I reviewed the video from Microsoft. I read the FAQ. I've read the articles in ZDNet and anything else that seems to have detailed information. I watched the video a second time. I read the email you sent me and looked at the poll results. I still can't find any advantage for … Continue reading Try Windows 8.1? I think not.
To try Windows 8.1 or not … THAT is the question!
I got an email from Microsoft asking me if I would like to try the new Windows 8.1. It came out in Beta today. I am not, as you probably know if you've been following me for a while, thrilled about Windows 8. I like Windows 7 and can't see a single reason why Microsoft can't … Continue reading To try Windows 8.1 or not … THAT is the question!
