Mark Shar Computer Consulting new domain is live!

Several months ago, while working with Angela Lussier on my new marketing copy, I booked a new domain for my business. Mark Shar Computer Consulting makes a bit more sense than just plain Mark Shar Consulting. I am hoping to have the new site up and running on 1/1/2012. Right now, there are images of [...]

Macs are NOT more secure according to security pros

I get the question a lot: “Aren’t Macs more secure?” Not really. Over the years, following consumer computer security issues, the general impression I have is that the Mac OS has more vulnerabilities — and that Apple takes longer to plug the holes than Microsoft. (This may no longer hold true — but at one [...]

Easier and faster way to get to my blog: blog.marksharconsulting.com

As usual, I have been fiddling around with things internet. This time with domain and URL settings. (URL, or Uniform Resource Locator, is a fancy name for “internet address”.) I have created a special domain, or website address, to bring you directly to my blog… The purpose of this address is to make it easier [...]

Special Offer until end of February: more than 50% off for my expertise

As announced in a previous post and emails to all of my clients, I am having a special sale on my advice, instruction, tutori — my almost 20 years of computer expertise. From now until the end of February, you can hire me for more than 50% off my usual rates. Just $35/hour (or $70/session). [...]

Do you have the problem of not knowing what to do with old tech. stuffs?

(Yes, “stuffs” was intentionally misspelled.) If you have rechargeable batteries of any sort and want to recycle them, call 800-822-8837. That number is from the back of a Sony Rechargeable battery for a camera/camcorder. Call it and follow the prompts and you will be told where near you that you can drop of your battery [...]