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Columnist/Reporter | Technology

Phone: 612-673-4553

Steve Alexander follows consumer and business technology trends, and writes a weekly question and answer column for consumers. He also is a general-assignment reporter for business news.

Techne CEO retires amid dispute over successor

The life sciences firm named Gregory Melsen interim CEO, and initiated a CEO search.

Updated: November 05, 2012, - 07:19 PM

Digital River CEO Ronning is out after loss

Shareholders had signaled their displeasure with the company's founder.

Updated: November 01, 2012, - 08:53 PM

G&K Services earnings get off to good start

The maker of work uniforms said profit was up 43% in the first quarter.

Updated: October 30, 2012, - 07:36 PM

Don't let ads take over your Web browser

QMy Internet Explorer browser recently started opening a new window for advertisements from "servads.com." I have enabled the pop-up advertising blocker, but it doesn't seem to help. What should I do?

Updated: October 30, 2012, - 07:32 PM

Dyson likes 'wrong thinking'

The creator of a vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction believes in doing unconventional things.

Updated: October 28, 2012, - 12:09 PM

As revenue plummets, Imation will restructure

The latest reorganization will involve cutting about 200 jobs worldwide.

Updated: October 24, 2012, - 09:49 PM

C.H. Robinson falls short, but analysts not alarmed

When logistics firm slightly missed third-quarter expectations, stock dropped 4 % in after-hours trading.

Updated: October 23, 2012, - 08:09 PM

Alexander: How to avoid getting more spam e-mail

After I wrote a column about how to reduce the amount of spam (junk e-mail) in Google's Gmail, Don Wenig of Tucson, Ariz., voiced the frustration of many e-mail users.

Updated: October 23, 2012, - 05:08 PM