As the so-called computer guru in my circle I get a lot of calls for help. I can usually help with an open heart and an open mind, but sometimes it just gets to be too much. Here are a couple of tips from the perspective of the computer guru to help keep the helper/helpee dynamic from damaging your relationships.

This is the second article in my series about file and drive fragmentation. It explains how a drive becomes fragmented and how you can tell if it requires defragmentation.

It’s a sad fact of life that, as an unrepentant geek, it’s not always possible for me to balance my love of technology with my desire to keep the natural world as healthy as possible. Most of our electronic devices have become cheaper to replace than to repair; and many devices that can be repaired on a budget, such as desktop computers, will still have a limited useful lifespan. Most electronics contain components that are [...]