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A computer repairman says this is like having gold. This is a good thing. I learned a computer trick today that's really ingenious in its simplicity. As you may know, when/if a worm virus gets into your computer; It heads straight for your email address book And sends itself to everyone in there, thus infecting all your friends and associates. This trick won't keep the virus from getting into … [Read more...]
We have all been there, do you agree with me? I know I have many times so are solutions to the top 7 PC hell issues.... 1. Word and Excel : If you can’t figure out how to complete a particular task in your Word and Excel hit the magic key, F1(This is the most important shortcut to know on PC). F1 open and active, the Help window specific to your active program will. See an F1 key demonstration. The F1 key works with almost all … [Read more...]
New advances in technology means new skills. This is so true of information technology. The major changes in the printing presses, the cameras, the telephones, the computers, the Internet and the cell/mobile phones which are all part of our everyday life and they require us to have a certain level of digital knowledge to operate them. Some of us do not have time nor money to take courses to enable us to keep the pace with our ever changing … [Read more...]
It's never been easier these days to make music at home, thanks to the ever increasing number of affordable music editing software programs. The thing is you don't need to buy an on expensive studio equipment to make something that sounds half decent. Magix has always done a pretty good job of keeping up with the pace of cutting edge home studio software. You only have to take a look at the version number to see that it's a program … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Cutting Down on Computer Screen Glare Are you experiencing headaches when you work on your computer all day? It could be the screen. If you suspect that the screen may be causing your head to pound, here are some suggestions to cut down on the blinding glare. For a long time, people didn’t think about the computer screen. When the screen is bright it is easier to see, especially when the surrounding light is low. But, if … [Read more...]
Cause: Do you have a slow PC? This issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities. 1. Hard disk drive is short on available disk space. 2. Several software programs have been installed but it not installed properly or it is not … [Read more...]
Most upgrades do have issues. Windows 7... Here are a few tips on what to look out for should you decide to upgrade your computer, and a consideration of whether it is worth the effort.... Pros and Cons: Pros: According to tech site Ars Technica, XP users can purchase a cheaper "upgrade" version of Windows 7, despite XP's version gap. (Normally only users who purchased the latest OS get the cheaper upgrade option.) Unlike XP, Vista … [Read more...]
Firefox 3.5 has a powerful simplistic set of security choices compared with Internet Explorer 8. IE8 has a set of hugely rich security features that can be configured and tweaked. This Microsoft security is defined as security zones. It is categorized as "Internet", "Local Intranet", "Trusted Sites" and "Restricted Sites". You find these features by going to Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Security. For Beginners … [Read more...]
The Firefox was a project that began as an experimental branch of the Mozilla project by Dave Hyatt, Joe Hewitt and Blake Ross with which they intended to replace the Mozilla Suite. On April 3, 2003, the Mozilla Organization announced that they planned to change their focus from the Mozilla Suite to Firefox and Thunderbird. Originally titled Phoenix, it was renamed because of trademark issues with Phoenix Technologies. The replacement name, … [Read more...]
