Mrs. Mecomber's Scrapbook

This technology just blows my mind. Not that I cannot comprehend it– the basics are rather simple– but just the fact that this can be done. Remember, I can recall the days before the VCR and CD!! But anyway, there’s this amazing technology called Sparqcode. It’s a form of qr code advertising: A QR Code [...]

Yikes. According to CNet, more than 2 million computers in the the United States host botnets! Botnets are malicious programs that infect computers. They are spread through viruses and worms, and are controlled by a “master” somewhere on the Internet. Botnets spew out spam, more viruses and worms, and phishing attacks. Computers under the control [...]

Now that our house renovation is (mostly) completed, we’re trying to get our life back after the major upheaval. We still have boxes and boxes of stuff. I was stunned to see ALL the stuff we have stored. One box had 4 old cell phones! They are out of date and useless now…. but I [...]

Ever try to give tech help via phone or email? I have. What a frustrating endeavor! After hours of unsuccessful telephone time, I finally convinced them to try remote software. WHAT a difference. I was able to see the person’s computer and manage the files (and get rid of the virus) much easier. Unfortunately, remote [...]

Sheesh, HOW many years have I puttered around with making a decision?? I’m still very undecided. I’m talking about the Magic Jack device. Actually, I’m generally talking about Voip (voice over Internet protocol). Yes, I am still at the mercy of my local telephone company– I still have the landline. And what an expensive venture [...]

I found this site just in time: Howard custom computers. I’ve been toodling around computer websites, comparing prices and specs (it always takes me FOREVER to choose a new computer, because I am so fussy). I am SO SICK of seeing the Atom processor. It is a weenie of a processor, and I dislike it [...]