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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.

C.H. Robinson expands into chemical-hauling business

Eden Prairie logistics firm is diversifying with new division.

Updated: October 01, 2012, - 09:06 PM

Cash seekers inundate law firm over screen settlement

Gray Plant Mooty is handling claims for past LCD computer and TV purchases.

Updated: September 27, 2012, - 08:53 PM

Buy TV or laptop a while back? You could see some cash

An antitrust settlement stems from allegations of price-fixing.

Updated: September 26, 2012, - 11:43 PM

C.H. Robinson's $635M buy

Analysts say deal for ocean and air transport company will complement trucking business.

Updated: September 25, 2012, - 07:17 PM

Alexander: Apple holds reins on old purchases

Q Our credit card was temporarily not working because we had moved (causing a change of billing address). When my subscription to Pandora was due to be renewed through iTunes, I received an e-mail notification that our credit card wouldn't go through. But I knew that it would work itself out in a little time.

Updated: September 04, 2012, - 05:00 PM

For sale by owner: Geek Squad badge

Geek Squad founder Robert Stephens isn't offended that a former agent is selling his badge.

Updated: August 29, 2012, - 09:35 PM

Alexander: You are nobody without a password

Sometimes I fear that computer passwords are taking over the world.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 04:05 PM

Sales of Minnesota exports set 2Q record

Manufacturing, which has grown 3.4 percent, accounted for most of the $5.4 billion total.

Updated: August 24, 2012, - 06:09 PM

Alexander: Mystery of text messages to England is solved

QOne of my sons has been charged by T-Mobile for more than 300 outgoing international text messages from his iPhone 4 that he adamantly says he didn't send. All $64.40 worth of text messages were to numbers in England, and all to 10 similar phone numbers (differing only in the last two digits.) They start with 447537410207.

Updated: August 21, 2012, - 03:55 PM