Are you trying to cobble together pieces of disparate systems that weren't meant to talk to each other? Are you hopeful that connecting mismatched data sets will breathe life into your IT Systems? Don't Frankenstein your IT! Read on to find out what I mean.

Your router is the box that connects your computers, phones, and tablets to the outside world. If your router is old or undersized for the number of devices you have, it can create a bottleneck. Here are a few essential things to keep in mind when assessing your router. These rules apply to home users or businesses alike, so read on!

Have you ever been working on a spreadsheet and after entering a formula in a cell, you see the formula instead of the result? This article explains what happened and how you can get it back. 

You should always secure your computer by locking the screen when you walk away. But sometimes in a rush, we forget to lock it down. This article shows how to set up an automatic lock so when you walk away from your computer, your screen will lock itself! 

Many users leave their computers on all the time so that it can receive automatic updates and security patches. This is a great strategy but leaves users with the question, "How long can you go without restarting your computer?" Read on to find out.

No doubt, solid-state drives are fast, energy-efficient, and long-lasting. Unfortunately for users on a budget, solid-state drives can be too expensive to justify the cost. Here's some advice on how and when to use solid-state drives (SSD) and how to stretch your budget on this crucial technology.