Threats to your computer security can come from a file you copy from a disc, but most of the time, the danger is from a program that you download from the Internet. You need to be aware of three main types of dangerous programs. Read more...

As you begin to use your computer more you'll create documents that you'll want to store. Figuring out how to organize the documents on your computer will make your life much easier and clear the clutter. Read more...

A lot of people, in both the public and private sectors, are spending a lot of time visioning, planning, and developing programs for us post-retirement Boomers. Someone is making decisions about your future...but has anyone asked you what YOU want? Read more...

What is a ruppie? A playcheck? Textual frustration? Here are some words that you won’t find on the SAT! Read more...

How do you react when someone says, "Gee, you look good for your age?" And if you are a 55+ Boomer, how do you react when someone calls you a "senior?" The impact of words used in daily conversation can have a positive or a negative impact on all of us. Read more...

Instant messaging (IM) is a way to communicate online using either your computer or cell phone. When you just want to ask a quick question or say hello, it can be a faster way to get a response than using email. Read more...

The Internet can be a wonderful source of medical information...but also offers con artists a chance to sell you phony cures that may have no effect, or worse, may harm you. Learn to spot signs of online medical fraud. Read more...

Customizing your computer pays off by making it easier to use and decreasing eye or hand strain. Read more...

Friend or foe? Pleasure or poison? There has been a lot of discussion about wine over the past decade or so, and today’s column will take a look at how this “nectar of the gods” affects adults over 50. Read more...

Buying a computer can be a daunting experience, but it's easier if you know the right questions to ask. How much do you want to spend? How will you use your computer? Are you more comfortable shopping in a store or online? Read more...