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A self-described "geek lite," Nancy fell in love with computers when a college classmate described her as illogical, and challenged her to take a course in computing. Granted, it was the days of Hollerith cards, but she has been fascinated with computers and technology ever since. (And she passed the course!) Read more >>

Computing Columnist: Winmerge

Here's a handy - and free (it's Open Source)! - utility that can save you lots of time. It's called WinMerge, and its creators describe it as a "differencing and merging tool" for Windows.

11/17/2009 10:31 AM

Computing Columnist: Breaking out

Today, Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts gives us a little lesson in the history of jailbreaking iPhones.

11/09/2009 03:26 PM

Computing Columnist: Bad Tweet

Computing columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about a bad Tweet she recently received.

11/04/2009 05:45 PM

Microsoft Windows 7

One of the most ridiculous promotions I think I have ever seen - it failed to even be so dorky is was cool, it was just plain dorky - was the Windows 7 Launch Party promotion that Microsoft, inexplicably, thought would generate some excitement over its newest OS.

10/28/2009 09:30 AM

Do You See What I See? Probably Not.

I was exchanging texts with a friend not too long ago. As we are all by now (painfully) aware, I've got an iPhone. But I do remember the ancient regime, before I had one: texts were served up individually.

10/13/2009 12:12 PM

Bad RAM

Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about a website that can test your computer's RAM.

09/28/2009 02:34 PM

Where's George?

Ever wonder where your currency goes or where it has been? Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts has found a neat site where you might be able to find out.

09/21/2009 03:01 PM

My Latest Computer Adventure

It's been a while since I wrote about a computer adventure.

09/16/2009 01:49 PM

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