Conficker, the worm, is in its third iteration this year and has been around in other guises since who-knows-when. Yes, it's of concern and really does inhabit a couple of million computers around the world. Is Conficker the end of computing as we know it? Nope. Here's what I know. If you maintain your computer properly, run auto update for Windows (if you have a MAC, you needn't keep worrying, but do keep reading, just for fun.) and have a good antivirus program, you're probably good. If you follow my advice and do the FREE self tune up every week, you're...

You'll see it here first - Demystifying Digital's Fast Biz tracker Dan Havlik scored a pre-release beta preview interview and test of Canon's new release digital camera. The anticipated Canon Digital Rebel A1i, with a fantastic price point, is a must have for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings, any spring and summer event. Take a moment and read Dan's review. More than 15 mega pixels and able to capture photos and high definition video this camera is the bomb. I won't leak Dan's scoop details..go read him. But if you love taking pictures and video - this one will blow...

Oprah Winfrey, most famous baby boomer of all, says her puppy Sadie is doing well according to the veterinarian in charge of Sadie's care, Dr. Alexis Newman of Arboretum View Animal Hospital is Downers Grove, IL. Oprah chose a high tech clinic with an eye on patient survival and the future of veterinary medicine. The little guy pictured above is not Sadie, he's Ernie, my healthy Yorkie Poo. I talked with Dr. Newman's staff today and learned that there's little reason for beloved pets, even older pets, to be put down because of most illness, injuries or aging issues. for us baby boomers, pets...

Here are some bright spots in the slow economy. If you don't have buckets of money laying around you're likely looking for ways to save money and trim the budget. We've talked about VOIP,before. It's coming of age, so have another look. And then dig in to Amazon's new on demand downloads of movies and TV. Amazon just rolled out their latest subscriber program last week and it rocks. I think they need to reduce the cost of the TV episodes, but the selection is terrific and the technology right on. If that isn't enough, Netflix has their instant downloads, unlimited...

Found a cool contest for the Hannah Montana fans in your life. Got a grandchild who adores Hannah Montana? Does your neighbors youngster swoon when Hannah hits the stage? Well, this week a new "secret website" was launched for Hannah Montana - you know her - Miley Cirus's altar ego? Anyway the site is Hannah Montana Web Pass. Created by Disney and Reader's Digest Books,  it's accessible only with a secret code that can only be gotten by purchasing a site kick-off book from Reader's Digest. There's a drawing based on today's comments to the WomenDaybyDay blog. Go take a look...

Cure insomnia with technology? Am I kidding? Get natural sleep. Sleep without pills? How fantastic for insomniacs. Without pills, but with circuit boards? Well, maybe digital sleep isn't exactly what I found. Sleep Tracker Pro looks like a bulgy wristwatch. It's worn on your wrist. Sleep Tracker Pro can help you figure out why you have insomnia. Sleep Tracker records sleep and wake cycles - keeps track of how you sleep. Via a USB port connection, it can import that information to your computer's hard drive. You can input other criteria to your computer and compare or track how they all affect each other. For example, how does your...

Baby boomers are living a digital life. It came home for my family as we prepare for a loved one to undergo robotic surgery on a malignant tumor. With a cancer diagnosis the world turns on its axis. Things get scary, fast. Decisions to make. Information, sometimes indecipherable, floods. We made a medical decision to save a life and it's all wrapped up in 21st Century technology. There are two or three ways to perform removal of a prostate gland that has cancer. One is laparoscopic prostate surgery which involves 5 small abdominal incisions, they tell me. The drawback to this one, though...