Articles by larry

November 13, 2006 It should come as no surprise that parental involvement is the key to keeping kids safe online. You can lecture your kids, you can install filters to block objectionable websites, you can […]

Jan. 23, 2007 V-Day was Tuesday, Jan. 30. That’s the day Microsoft ships its consumer versions of Vista, the latest iteration of Microsoft Windows. I know the 30th is a Tuesday because I just typed […]

Jan. 1, 2007 Another year, and another chance to get organized. Whether you’re getting ready to prepare last year’s tax return, planning to keep better records this year or just want to avoid a potential […]

by Larry Magid Special to the Mercury News December 25, 2006 As I’ve said in the past, cell phones are evolving into pocket-size computers. But now, thanks to a free service from Campbell-based SoonR, you […]

by Larry Magid Dec. 19, 2006 Cell phones are popular holiday gifts but before you buy a friend or family member the latest cool phone, think about what your cell phone gift can give (i.e., […]

by Larry Magid Nov. 28, 2006 As prices for high definition television finally begin to descend from the stratosphere, the question for many people this year – rather than whether to buy one – is […]

By Larry Magid Special to the Mercury News November 27, 2006 If you work for a big company, chances are there is a computer server somewhere that lets you share files with colleagues and, perhaps, […]

Like it or not, Windows users are going to have to adapt to a new version of the ubiquitous operating system. Of course you’re not required to upgrade your existing PC to Windows Vista when […]

PUTS MESSAGES ON STATIONERY By Larry Magid Special to the Mercury News October 18, 2006 Everyone in my wife’s extended family uses e-mail to keep in touch except my mother-in-law Lucy. Like many fellow octogenarians, […]

by Larry Magid Ever wish you had a GPS navigation system, perhaps when you’re out of town driving a rental car or walking around an unfamiliar city? As it turns out you may already have […]