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Keep cool
May 21, 2012 / 5:00 am
Summer is coming; at least that’s what’s supposed to happen. And with it comes a flurry of calls every year from people whose laptops have “shut down for no reason”. This week, learn how to not be one of those people. And as a bonus, learn how to control what programs...
Good to know
May 14, 2012 / 5:00 am
I’m pretty good at fixing computers, setting up computers, and teaching people how to get the most out of their computers. (But don’t ask me to change my own oil.) Here are three things that might help you get along with your computer. Take a Mulligan in Windows My...
Three tips
May 7, 2012 / 5:00 am
Convert your video files; upgrade your Microsoft Security Essentials; Keep Calm and Carry On. Free Program Converts Video Files I’ve been using the Freemake Audio Converter for some time now, but this week I needed to convert a short video clip I made with my cell phone...
How to...
Apr 30, 2012 / 5:00 am
This week I’ll show you how to find duplicate photos, move your email to your new computer, and display the Downloads folder right on your Start Menu. Photo: Contributed How to find duplicate photos There are lots of programs that claim to do this....
You must remember this
Apr 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
This week I have more about reminders, and I have a few reminders. To finish, I have some suggestions for just plain fun sites to visit. Reminders revisited Last week (http://rlis.com/columns/column348.htm) I mentioned a program called Desktop Reminder 2 and asked for...
Three useful utilities
Apr 16, 2012 / 5:00 am
This week I found three little programs that work just the way they say they do. One of them is even built right in to Windows. Set simple or complex reminders, take control of your laptop, and safely eject those flash drives without squinting. Desktop Reminder 2 does just what it...
Manage your junk mail with spam filters
Apr 9, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed The first email message was sent in 1971. It wasn’t until 1978 that the first spam showed up, but spammers have more than made up for lost time. Customers and readers alike want to know how to get rid of the spam in their In-box. This week...
Going to extremes
Apr 2, 2012 / 5:00 am
If simple is good, extremely simple is better, right? What about extremely convenient vs extremely annoying? This week: a nice calendar and ways to automagically fill in web forms. Or not. An extremely helpful column is coming your way. Photo:...
Three tips
Mar 26, 2012 / 5:00 am
Three tips this week to help you and your computer get along! Keep your stuff handy while keeping your desktop tidy; save your downloaded programs; DIY labels for your CDs and DVDs. Good fences make good desktops Long-time readers will know I am not a fan of cluttered...
Warnings
Mar 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed Have you gotten the phone call from the “Technical Department at Microsoft” yet? Are you getting “Security Certificate Expired” warnings in Internet Explorer? Read on for the solutions to both these problems. Fake...
How not to lose stuff
Mar 12, 2012 / 5:00 am
If your computer has the DNSChanger trojan, you just got a four-month stay of execution. Let’s get that trojan out of there before July 12! Also, learn how to recover unsaved Word documents…sometimes. How Not To Lose Your Internet Access Photo:...
The easy way
Mar 5, 2012 / 5:00 am
I work with computers all the time, so I am comfortable with the way I do things. I work with PEOPLE, too, and sometimes the things I take for granted about working with computers astound and amaze the people whose computers I’m working with! Here are a few things you can do to make...
More Internet Explorer help
Feb 27, 2012 / 5:00 am
A recent column about Internet Explorer answered some of your questions and led to a flood of more questions. Keep them coming! This week’s answers: Yes, you can still get to your Favorites; It’s easy to turn the Menu Bar back on; Yes, it’s possible to get Internet Explorer to...
All about fonts
Feb 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
There are roughly a bazillion fonts out there. This week, learn how to view the fonts you already have, find more fonts and create your own font. Have fun! See all your fonts You might have more fonts on your computer than you know about. And wouldn't it be great to see...
Managing Internet Explorer
Feb 13, 2012 / 5:00 am
Although there are other choices, Internet Explorer is still the web browser most Windows users access the Internet. This week, learn how to control what happens when you open a new tab, and lean how to find those downloads. Photo: Contributed Get your Speed...
Back to basics
Feb 6, 2012 / 5:00 am
Whether you’re new to Windows 7, new to computers, or kind of an “old hand” it’s not a bad idea to go back to basics once in awhile. Navigate Windows with Breadcrumbs, copy and paste text, and put some photos on a flash drive. Use Breadcrumbs to find your way...
Have it your way
Jan 30, 2012 / 5:00 am
Make things bigger or smaller in Windows. Get your Google back! I can see clearly now You can easily change the screen resolution so that you can see things more clearly. A higher resolution results in sharper-looking icons on your desktop, and you can fit more icons on there....
Should I allow updates?
Jan 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
It seems like every time you turn around, some program is asking you for permission to update. Is it safe to update? Is it safe NOT to update? This week we’ll sort that out. Windows Updates I’ve had this conversation with just about every customer I have...
Help!
Jan 16, 2012 / 5:00 am
Some serious-sounding problems are not very hard to fix. This week: What to do if your computer screen shows everything sideways or upside down, how to make your keyboard behave, and how to stop exploding windows. Photo: Contributed Help! My laptop is...
How to make Windows behave
Jan 9, 2012 / 5:00 am
Windows is just trying to be helpful, but sometimes Windows or one of the programs running on Windows is just too helpful for words. This week: How to stop the nags in Windows Live Mail, show thumbnails instead of uninformative icons for your pictures, and turn off the New Programs...
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