ROBERT OWEN — Technology Leader & Musician
Technology leadership, music, and the space where they overlap

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Free Programs You Need

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Free is good! And in this case Free is GREAT. Here are some of my favorite FREE programs that I use on a regular basis. Techie or not these programs will make a good addition to your arsenal. If you have a favorite useful program that is not listed please post it in the comments… (make sure it’s FREE 🙂 … Read more

Computer Locked up?

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Everyone’s seen it… You are surfing the web or working on a project for work when…. Everything Freezes up! AAAAARRRRGGGG… (no, this isnt an ad for Geek Squad!).

What caused it? Spyware? Virus? Cheese? It’s really hard to tell. Lots of things can cause the dreaded “Freeze”. After cursing furiously, you reboot and continue your work..(if you were a good boy/girl and actually saved it!?) But what caused it????

When this starts happening, think about what may have changed lately.. Did you:

  • Install a new program?
  • Remove and old program?
  • Click a mysterious Pop-Up?
  • Add a new piece of hardware?
  • Upgrade your memory?

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