Be Computer Savvy

"Computers are like Old Testament gods; lots of rules and no mercy."

- Joseph Campbell

Okay, I know... computers can be frustrating. That's true for everyone, but most especially for those of us who were not "born into" the computer age. The fact that computers and the Internet came into our lives rather late in the scheme of things doesn't mean we can ignore them! So, here's where you can build your confidence with computers. Let's be honest, you're savvy enough to have gotten to this web page - you just need the answers to your questions, and solutions to the problems that arise from time to time.

If you are shopping for a new computer, where should you turn to get exactly what you need? First thing, of course, is to know the jargon: RAM, kilobytes, gigabytes, and that all important "OS". Secondly, you need to identify what you want to do with your computer - what peripherals do you really need? And finally, who can you trust to give you the best deal?

Many of the problems faced by Internet users have to do with viruses and adware. Do you have enough protection against these two man-made nightmares? Which subscription-based protection software is right for you?