On Computers

MAKE IT YOURSELF

Remember the “Replicator” in Star Trek? It would reproduce anything from guns to butter. Well, we’re on our way to replicating what no one has... Read more

“WATCHING” YOUR FIGURE

-- Motorola has a new smart watch with enough features to keep a fitness buff humming. The “MotoACTV” is a GPS plus music player wrist watch... Read more

WHAT WATCH?

“Smart watches” are the new, new thing. The “I’m Watch” is a smart watch that communicates with your iPhone, Android Phone, or... Read more

A SAFE CARD TO PLAY

Joy's brother told us about a tea-ceremony scam he encountered in China. Just before agreeing to have tea with a couple of friendly people he met in... Read more

AUTO HINDSIGHT

We were a little envious of car backup viewers that show what’s behind you when you go into reverse. This now comes standard now with some cars now... Read more

BUILD A SITE

The start of the New Year might be a good time to start a new website. We’ve tried more than half a dozen ways, and these are the ones we liked... Read more

FREE COMPUTER GAME

“Cut the Rope” is a free Microsoft game you can play on your computer, tablet or smartphone at CutTheRope.ie. You slice the rope to knock out... Read more

KINECT ME

There was some new action at the Consumer Electronics Show inLas Vegas: Microsoft said their new Kinect motion-sensing game player will work with... Read more

CHEATERS CHEAT

A study by PopCap games found that people who cheat at social games, like Farmville and Cityville, are three times more likely to cheat at school or... Read more

LANDING ON MEMORY LANE

Microsoft Flight Simulator will be free starting this Spring. This is one of the most famous entertainment programs in computer history. In fact... Read more