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Originally written for FamilyWorks Magazine

• Set Up Your Computer for Multiple Users. April, 2003
  "Sharing a single user account is fine. That is, if everyone likes to have the computer set up the exact same way, uses the same programs and has the same privileges to access files and web sites..." [Read Full Article...]
   
• It's Flu Season Again. December, 2003
  "There have been some nasty viruses going around lately ­ not just biological, but technological ones as well... you’ll never know you’re infected until it’s too late. Here are three simple steps for protecting your computer..." [Read Full Article...]
   
• Computers for Back-to-School. A series of three articles
  1. Clean Up to Speed Up. September, 2003
     "As the new school year approaches, many of you are wondering what type of computer to buy for your family. Before we launch into that discussion, first consider whether or not you even need a new computer. With today's tough economy, repairing or upgrading an existing computer may be your best option..." [Read Full Article...]
      
  2. Why Buy When You Can Upgrade? October, 2003
     "When you take the time to hand-pick the parts used to upgrade your computer, you'll usually end up with a better-quality machine than if you simply went out and bought a new one off the shelf. Plus, you'll have the added benefit of being able to keep all your old files just the way you like them..." [Read Full Article...]
      
  3. Laptop or Desktop, Mac or PC? November, 2003
     "If you've already decided to buy a new computer, but don't know where to go from there, the next step is to determine if you want a desktop computer, or a small, portable laptop computer. There's also the eternal debate over whether you should buy a Mac or a Windows PC. I've acquired many different types of laptop and desktop computers, but if I had to choose just one machine..." [Read Full Article...]