Articles belonging to ‘Editor's Outlook’
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
First Quarter 2013
by Wayne A. Thorp
A review of the trends of 2012 and what might be in 2013.
Apple: Innovator and/or Corporate Bully?
Fourth Quarter 2012
by Wayne A. Thorp
For many years, Apple was the anti-establishment company. Now, the company has come full circle. Emboldened by their latest legal victory, how far is Apple willing to go to secure its position in the marketplace?
Password Strength Across Age Groups
Third Quarter 2012
by Wayne A. Thorp
Why it may be time to update your user passwords.
When “Unlimited” Really Isn’t
Second Quarter 2012
by Wayne A. Thorp
Thoughts on AT&T's redefining of unlimited data plans by throttling the speeds of its top data users on mobile devices and tablets.
Why I Love Apple, But Run Windows
First Quarter 2012
by Wayne A. Thorp
The reasons why CI's editor has always worked in Windows, as has an overwhelming percentage of AAII members. However, CI does cover as many Mac programs as possible.
Building AAII Stock Screens
Fourth Quarter 2011
by Wayne A. Thorp
How the spirit of a stock-picking approach is reflected in the screen that AAII constructs and tracks.
New Weekly Email
Third Quarter 2011
by Wayne A. Thorp
Recently, we launched a new weekly CI email to give our readers more timely and frequent reviews of useful websites, software and tech gadgets.
Reader Benefits
Second Quarter 2011
by Wayne A. Thorp
A reminder of the many extra benefits CI subscribers may be overlooking.
'Tis the Season
First Quarter 2011
by Wayne A. Thorp
Musings on the year that was and the year ahead.
Online Crime
Fourth Quarter 2010
by Wayne A. Thorp
New survey results show that computer users are still very complacent about protecting their systems from online crime in spite of the number of virus and malware attacks.
The Dot-Com Turns 25
Third Quarter 2010
by Wayne A. Thorp
Thought on the evolution of the Web on the 25th anniversary of the registration of the first dot-com domain name.
Making the Most of Your Subscription
Second Quarter 2010
by Wayne A. Thorp
A valuable benefit of subscribing to Computerized Investing is the CI E-Newsletter. This monthly e-mail has recently been redesigned to offer you more, including an interactive Discussion of the Month.
Investor Tools Change With Economy
First Quarter 2010
by Wayne A. Thorp
Thoughts on the consolidation of investment software and Web services due to the troubled economy, and how it affects investors.
Making the Most of Twitter
Fourth Quarter 2009
by Wayne A. Thorp
Whether or no Twitter is just another in a long line of Internet fads that rise and fall in the blink of an eye, there is a wealth of information you can glean from those 140-character messages.
Retooling CI for Expanded Coverage
Third Quarter 2009
by Wayne A. Thorp
We altered our print schedule and expanded each print issue of CI with more pages and more regular columns, and we added exclusive on-line content, allowing us to provide our readers with more in-depth and useful information on a more frequent basis.
The Pitfalls of On-Line Tax Preparation
Mar/Apr 2009
by Wayne A. Thorp
As my recent experience attests, you cannot blindly rely on the output of tax services.
Looking Beyond the Present
Jan/Feb 2009
by Wayne A. Thorp
While it will take years to see the true impact 2008 will have on the financial well-being of millions, I am confident that the system, while shaken, is not broken.
Editor's Outlook: Apple: Then and Now
Nov/Dec 2008
by Wayne A. Thorp
Despite Apple's continued strong growth, it has yet to crack 10% market share in U.S. PCs. As a result, the historical dearth in investment analysis and tracking programs continues.
Editor's Outlook: When Technology Strikes Back
Sep/Oct 2008
by Wayne A. Thorp
While I am not proud to admit it, I am cursed when it comes to technology, specifically computers. What happened when I decided to upgrade the router on my home wireless network.
Editor's Outlook: The Bear Days of Summer
Jul/Aug 2008
by Wayne A. Thorp
Notes on portfolio trackers, BeeSoft's ProTA techincal analysis & charting program, and Windows XP.
Editor's Outlook: Apple Pulls a Microsoft
May/Jun 2008
by Wayne A. Thorp
Apple's surreptitious inclusion of the new Safari Web browser as a default "update" choice is a good reminder to be vigilant whenever responding to automatic prompts--it's all too easy to accidentally install unwanted programs.
