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!… Read More ›
Dell
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… Read More ›
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…. Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
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… Read More ›
A Nifty 10″ Tablet: The XPS 10 is a sweet machine
Last week, in the wee hours of the morning … the darkest hours before the dawn … I ordered a Dell XPS 10 tablet that runs on Windows RT. Windows RT is not Windows 8, though they certainly belong to… Read More ›
So I ordered another one: Dell Inspiron 14Z Ultrabook
Inspiron 14z Ultrabook™ Non-Touch I was surprised at the large number of the bad reviews the 14Z has gotten. That has not been my experience with this computer. After reading all the bad reviews, I believe I have a better… Read More ›
Gadget saturation.
Pointy shoes hurt When I was a young woman, I refused to wear pointy shoes. They hurt my feet. It took some hunting, but I found round-toed shoes. I wore comfortable sandals, even having them made for my feet —… Read More ›
Notes to Self (While Running System Diagnostics)
Why is my computer freezing and sending me blue screens? I guess I should run some system diagnostics. I ran them a month ago and it said everything is hunky dory. If it’s so hunky and dory, why does it keep freezing?… Read More ›
A Happy Place
People talk about favorite things. Usually, they say stuff like “sunshine on a spring morning.” Nice, but intangible. Or, at the opposite end of the spectrum, “My 8 TB gaming PC with 128 gigs of Ram so I can play really… Read More ›
