Steve Alexander

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.

Recent content from Steve Alexander

Feds sign off on union of Stratasys and Objet

The Eden Prairie and Israeli 3D-printing companies expect the deal to close no later than Dec. 6.

Updated: November 30, 2012, - 09:23 PM

Christopher & Banks turns the corner

The long-struggling women's clothing retailer reported a surprising third-quarter profit.

Updated: November 29, 2012, - 08:21 PM

Alexander: A DJ rides the WAV of high sound quality

Q I am a contemporary ballroom DJ and have been looking in vain for software that can copy .WAV format music files and a DVD player that can play them randomly.

Updated: November 27, 2012, - 04:32 PM

Eagan makes way for outlet mall by '14

Experts say major outlet mall wouldn't steal much business from the MOA or regional malls.

Updated: November 26, 2012, - 10:04 PM

Wireless firm was first in Twin Cities with 4G, but can't stay ahead

Clearwire was the first to offer 4G speeds in the Twin Cities. Today, its future is unclear.

Updated: November 25, 2012, - 05:42 PM

Alexander: He doesn't want e-mail labeled as spam

QI run an e-mail newsletter service for some local nonprofits, and I disagree with your column advising people to label unwanted e-mail spam rather than click the unsubscribe link.

Updated: November 20, 2012, - 03:32 PM

Helping inventors chase their dreams

Twin Cities inventors, who face searching millions of patents to see if they've discovered something new, can find help at the library.

Updated: November 17, 2012, - 04:20 PM

Valspar paints its way to U.K., Ireland

An international partnership will provide coatings manufacturer Valspar with greater overseas reach.

Updated: November 16, 2012, - 08:31 PM

AT&T dialing up Twin Cities' cell data speed to full 4G

The change will mean download speeds that should triple those of existing network.

Updated: November 14, 2012, - 09:08 PM

Alexander: A look at who is likely to use Windows 8

QI read your column advising someone to avoid Windows 8 and stick with Windows 7 if they don't have a touch screen.

Updated: November 13, 2012, - 04:35 PM

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