Bill Mullins’ Weblog – Tech Thoughts

About Me

me-for-blogI have been involved with the computing scene since before the days of the first PC; so yes, I’ve been around practically since the days of the dinosaurs. Well, at least since the days of the Commodore VIC-20 and the Texas Instrument TI 99/4A (my first “real” computer) back in 1981.

Then on through the halcyon days of 5.25″ single sided floppies, $800 10 Megabyte Hard Drives, 300 Baud modems, Bulletin Boards and the birth of what we now know as the Internet. It’s been quite a ride!

I started writing in the early 90’s primarily for business publications on business related issues, before switching over to Blogging 5 years ago. I now focus primarily on system and Internet related security issues.

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  • tony // April 23, 2009 at 5:19 am | Reply

    Hello there bill,

    Just a few words on your wonderful site that helped me get rid of installed items i no longer want….via revo uninstaller,it works lol,i came across your website by mistake(one i don’t regret i am pleased to say).
    So thank you for a wonderful service you provide and all the wonderful tips too!

    Ps I recently used drivercure which informed me of updates on drivers and software,i find this service too expensive do you know of any alternatives?

    Best wishes

    Tony :)

  • tony // April 23, 2009 at 5:20 am | Reply

    Thanks again bill :)

  • tony // April 23, 2009 at 5:23 am | Reply

    ccleaner is awsome too bill :)

    • Bill Mullins // April 23, 2009 at 9:36 am | Reply

      Hi Tony,

      Thank you for visiting, and for your kind comments.

      I don’t know of a free application that covers updates on drivers, although
      the web site Software Patch makes manual
      searching reasonably easy.

      To ensure that all applications on your system are up to date (applications
      that are not up to date are a considerable security vulnerability issue), I
      recommend that you download and install Secunia Personal Software
      Inspector(PSI), a
      free application that all users are advised to install.

      Bill

  • Don Naphen // May 4, 2009 at 8:59 am | Reply

    Hi Bill; just a few words of “Thanks” for your excellent Blog. I found it by way of Ron Schenone’s “The Blade” a few weeks ago. Your insight and links to utility d/loads have saved the day for me many times over.
    Like yourself, I’ve been active with pc’s since the days of the Vic 20 also! My first “real” pc was a used IBM XT that was donated. Been thru every OS that MicroSoft has come out with. Thanks again for your insight and expertise.

    Don

  • Kristopher Dukes // May 11, 2009 at 12:16 am | Reply

    I second — or third or fourth — them all — Bill Mullins provides a great site and service.

  • Dawn // June 3, 2009 at 3:13 pm | Reply

    Where are you when I get wi fi error messages from those who are ‘in charge’ that the squirrels are eating the lines? Not really . . this is a unique place with unique employees. I have followed your blog every chance I get and it is on my list to check every chance I get online. Many, Many thanks for what I use and what I pass on to friends.

  • Brad // June 18, 2009 at 6:58 am | Reply

    hey bill your sites looking good so hows things going its been a while since we talked

  • Mitz // June 27, 2009 at 6:22 am | Reply

    Your sound like me…I had a vic 20 etc etc and paid $2,000 for a 286 computer that was a rolls royce…

    Anyway are you interested in exchanging links with my tech websites?

    • Bill Mullins // June 28, 2009 at 9:19 am | Reply

      Hey Mitz,

      Thanks for the offer – sounds like a good thing.

      You have a very impressive site, and I’ll gladly exchange links and in fact I have now added you.

      Please stay in touch – I’ll bet you have some cool stories from the early days of computing.

      Regards,

      Bill

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