Steve Alexander

Home
Bios

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.

Verizon's new plan changes game

Smartphones and computers share data plans under the new pricing scheme. But critics say some users could end up paying more.

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 10:33 AM

How to read iTunes books on your PC

QI downloaded a free book from iTunes just for fun, but I can't seem to open it on my computer. Is there a way to read it on my PC?

Updated: June 26, 2012, - 05:01 PM

Alexander: CenturyLink users can trust FBI website

Here's what I hope is the last word on what to do before July 9 to avoid being harmed by a malicious software scheme that the FBI foiled.

Updated: June 19, 2012, - 04:54 PM

Alexander: Who can you believe about PC infections?

QI'm beginning to have doubts about how safe my computer is.

Updated: June 12, 2012, - 04:40 PM

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