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A researcher comparing Usenet provider retention, completion, connections, privacy, and support while using a newsreader

Understand providers, newsreaders, NNTP, retention, completion, privacy, posting, support, and subscription terms before paying for Usenet access.

An instructor coaches two adult learners as they connect network equipment and verify the result on a workstation

Training

October 1, 2026 Dexter Nelson

How to Choose a Computer or IT Training Course That Builds a Usable Skill

Evaluate IT training by the target skill, curriculum, hands-on practice, instructor support, credential value, current material, and evidence you will produce.

A floral distribution business owner comparing subscription, migration, setup, training, integration, support, and downtime costs

Software

September 30, 2026 Dexter Nelson

How to Compare Software Subscriptions Using Total Implementation Cost

Compare software subscriptions using licensing, setup, migration, integrations, training, administration, renewal, and exit costs instead of seat price alone.

A founder and developer defining users, requirements, deliverables, acceptance tests, and backlog items before coding begins

Programming

September 29, 2026 Dexter Nelson

What Should Be in a Software Development Project Scope Before Coding Begins?

Define software outcomes, users, deliverables, acceptance tests, changes, ownership, security, and handoff before a development project begins.

An electronics recycling technician scanning a removed hard drive before placing it into a controlled data-sanitization process

Other

September 25, 2026 Dexter Nelson

How to Dispose of Old Computers Without Exposing Your Data

Back up, remove accounts, sanitize storage, document disposal, and reuse or recycle old computers without leaving recoverable personal or business data.

A manufacturing team comparing shared files, team discussions, company policies, and workflow needs at a shop-floor information station

Intranet

September 24, 2026 Dexter Nelson

Does Your Business Need an Intranet, Shared Drive, or Collaboration Platform?

Choose between an intranet, shared drive, and collaboration platform based on how employees store files, coordinate work, find resources, and manage access.

A rural veterinary clinic owner comparing broadband providers using service terms, a coverage map, and a video-call test

Internet Providers

September 22, 2026 Dexter Nelson

How to Compare Internet Providers Beyond the Advertised Speed

Compare internet providers using broadband labels, technology, upload speed, latency, fees, data limits, local reliability, support, and outage planning.

A home music producer comparing a wired speed test with router and device performance

Internet

September 21, 2026 Dexter Nelson

Why Is Your Internet Slow? How to Find the Real Bottleneck

Test slow internet in the right order to separate problems with the service plan, Wi-Fi, router, device, background activity, and remote application.