I am currently using a 3 year old Windows XP laptop and am planning to buy a new laptop. Could you please suggest to me whether I should go for a Mac or a Windows 7 laptop? I would really appreciate your analysis.

What are some of the traps we should watch for when shopping for technology items this year?

What exactly is Windows 7’s XP mode and what’s it used for?

64-bit Windows (7) is a must for me as I bought a quad core PC for its power, only to discover that this power is limited by having a 32 bit OS. Do I need to buy the full version, or can I buy the upgrade version since I have Vista 32 bit?

Is the Conficker worm making the rounds again or are the e-mail warnings a hoax?

What makes Windows 7 better than Vista or XP?

If possible, I'd like to hear more about credit card fraud when online shopping. Are there any e-tail websites out there that are actually secure?

Is Microsoft's new anti-virus tool good enough to get rid of the protection software that I am paying for?

I bought an external hard drive to back up my files, but how do I know if it’s working?

Can you tell me if these ‘peer-to-peer’ lending web sites are legit?