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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.

In Roseville, Big Data meets the cloud

Silicon Valley's Symantec deals with the worldwide explosion of computer information at its Roseville outpost.

Updated: June 10, 2012, - 07:43 PM

Minneapolis Wi-Fi growth is far short of expectations

The popularity of cellular data and bundled service offers from competitors have hurt.

Updated: June 05, 2012, - 11:09 PM

Alexander: Should schools buy iPads or laptops?

QOur school system will buy iPad tablet computers for junior and senior high school students this fall.

Updated: June 05, 2012, - 04:17 PM

Faxes aren't fading to black

Society's gone high-tech, but the humble fax machine lives on in new forms: the multifunction copier and the fax server.

Updated: June 04, 2012, - 01:24 PM

Alexander: July cutoff for Internet is real, not a Web scam

Q I've recently been told that I must check my computer for malicious software or risk losing my Internet connection in July. Is this true or is it some sort or urban legend or scam?

Updated: May 29, 2012, - 04:26 PM

Face-lift for Edina's venerable mall

A $19.1 million renovation of Southdale that will make it fancier, although not larger, has drawn five new stores.

Updated: May 24, 2012, - 10:41 PM

Alexander: Better tablets won't replace small laptops

QA computer salesman told me that small netbook computers are going to go away, and will be replaced by tablet computers. I thought this wasn't good news for me because I travel and need a computer that's lighter than a laptop but can handle more standard PC software.

Updated: May 22, 2012, - 06:52 PM