Welcome! We've put together this website to help computer users and IT managers deal with many of the myriad problems and solutions involved in 21st century computing. We focus on personal computers and PC-based networks, and the Microsoft Windows® operating system.

Our goal is to help you to help yourself in finding solutions to problems or issues you may encounter using computers, the internet, and technology in general. We admit to being biased in our opinions, but we practice extensive comparison testing of products and service to ensure our clients get the best advice available.

The advice and recommendations you find on this website can be used or redistributed freely by you, with or without attribution to our company. Positek considers this website a public service and part of our business strategy--teaching clients to help themselves, thereby reducing their overall IT expenses. So click around, and see if you find what you need! And feel free to for more information, or to obtain a quote for professional services (Washington D.C. metro area). In keeping with our Truth in Advertising policy, Positek accepts no advertising fees or income from any software manufacturers, hardware vendors, or services companies identified on this website. We have no interest in doing business the 19th century way - in the age of instant information, we'd rather you find the right information you need, without bias.

We do lots of research online and offline to produce the information you see in this website.  Some of our favorite sources we've also included with external feeds on our home page, specifically:

• Windows Secrets has been around for a long time, and is a great email newsletter about all things Windows.  We like this so much we put in on every page of our website.  Headed by Brian Livingston and often featuring articles by Woody Leonhard and many other great technology writers, Windows Secrets is one of the "go-to" sites for information on Windows.  You can visit them directly at

• Tech Updates by Chris Pirillo and others from the Lockergnome Blogs.  Chris Pirillo has been participating in Internet conversations since 1992, and gives lots of great advice for netizens.  His website is

• Neat Net Tricks has been around for 14 years and in continuous publication.  Focusing on fun and easy things you can do with your computer, our clients have found it to be often very helpful and worth a read.  Jack Teems always seems to find tasty tidbits of computer trivia. You can visit his website at

From time to time, we may add or change the various feeds (they're really just web widgets), especially if we see something we think you'll find of interest.  If you don't see what you want, feel free to use the home page poll, or

We provide IT consulting services to small businesses and non-profit organizations in the Washington D.C. metro area. Our primary function is to provide outsourced Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer/Information Security Officer functions for organizations that do not have resources on staff. Positek maintains a comprehensive referral listing of IT partners who can provide the specific services you need to maximize your IT spending. Our focus is on giving you the best value for your IT dollars.  Please for more information.

 Vendors and Consultants: If you would like to become a referral partner with Positek, please