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Information Technology articles in Rockland Business World written by Denis Williamson

Being Picky (Selecting and upgrading equipment and technology)  Core wars    How much computer do you really need? (Part 1 of 3) (Part 2 of 3) (Part 3 of 3) Implementation   How Low Can You Go? (how low can computer prices go?)   Mid–life Kickers: (When does it make sense to upgrade?)   Putting Ink (or Toner) On Paper (printing)   I’ve a Feeling We’re not in Rockland Any More, Toto:  (Selecting a computer for mobile use)   The When and Why of Upgrading Computers  Buy By Brand or Bye–Bye Brand Takin' Care of Business (Business processes, analysis, maximizing value of tech)   Putting Skates on a Horse:  (Why it does not pay to automate an inefficient process.)   Scanning for Fun and Profit    "Whither thou goest, I will go––":  (Whatever direction you set for your organization, you want your computer systems to support it, to go faithfully where the organization goes.)    3... 2... 1... Contact!: (part 1)    3... 2... 1... Contact!: (part 2)    Fads Aren’t Fab: (Fads in IT)   The Axe Man: (training)  Surf's Up! (Using and accessing the Internet)   What is a Domain Name?    Surfing Through Jell–O? (High speed Internet options)    The Shredded Encyclopedia: (finding info on the net) Wired (or not) (Networks and networking)   "What We Have Here––"  "––is a failure to communicate": (Need for a network)    Look, Mom, No Wires! (How to use wireless)   Remote Control: (Remote access to your office)  Uh, Oh! (Troubles and troubleshooting)  Click... Click... Click...    Viruses, Worms, and other Computer Wildlife    Viruses: (Here we are again)    Whack – a – Mole (popups)   How Virus Writers Spent This Summer    Support? What Support?! (Dealing with tech support)    Spam – from lunch meat to Internet scourge    Boring, Beautiful Backup  Whatever (miscellaneous topics)   Is Linux Good for Business and How Do You Pronounce it, Anyway?    Digital Cameras   Linux: Another Look   Thanks, Albert (Einstein)