December 2009

Please sign up for my new mailing list! I will have the latest news and tips and I promise not to bug you very often. You can sign up right here: sign me up!

I have a new Google Voice number to reach me: 270-5207. My cell number (748-6535) will still work just fine.

In other news: Windows 7 is here! If you've been putting up with Windows Vista or are still holding on to XP, you now have another option--Windows 7. As always, I recommend a clean install. It's a bit more trouble but worth the hassle-free result in the end. If you're thinking about upgrading, be sure to run Microsoft's Upgrade Advisor to see if your current computer can handle it (if you're running Vista already the answer is yes; if you're running XP it's worth checking).

Here's a list of ten reasons you might consider the upgrade.

Prices of Windows 7 range from $110 for the Home Premium upgrade, to $200 for Windows 7 Ultimate (more than most people need). In either case, the cheaper "upgrade" price does require a valid CD or key from a previous operating system.

I can back up all your important data and reinstall your programs and drivers after the upgrade for a flat rate of $80.

Lastly, Firefox 3.5.5 is out! I always recommend running the latest and greatest from Mozilla, along with my favorite add-on, Adblock Plus.