How often should you backup your files? Take this quick challenge to find out.

Want to try fixing your computer problems on your own? Here is a helpful list of support websites for your computer related issues.

Does Photoshop tend to turn the blue in your photos into purple? Photos that look great outside of Photoshop actually seem to have the right colours. Here is an explanation of why this happens and how to fix the problem.

This morning you awoke feeling this was going to be your lucky day. You bounced out of bed, took a deep breath of fresh morning air and danced over to your computer. You powered up your good old reliable computer and... nothing happened.

Every once in a while, I receive warning messages from people who really mean well. These messages usually relate to viruses, or deception schemes. Sometimes the warnings may actually have been legitimate many years ago but no longer apply. The fact of the matter is that many of them are nothing but urban legends and folklore. The actual scam is in getting people like you and I to forward stuff like this to others. Before forwarding a message which could instill fear or panic (and in some cases incredible opportunity) in others, please take a minute to read the following message regarding one of the most popular viruses ever on the Internet.

Several people have recently asked me questions about personal firewalls. Every computer attached to the Internet should be secured by installing and using a Firewall, Anti Spyware and Anti Virus software. Please note that a firewall is not a substitute for regularly updated anti-virus software. Please see the list of links at the end of this article on where you can find free Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Firewall software.

Just like your car, Microsoft Windows and your computer require regular maintenance in order to work properly. We recommend that the following maintenance be completed no less than once a year.