I am writing to you today since new computers usually flourish this time of year. And I get requests most every year this time to write about what computer to buy. The selections are many, but my best suggestion is to stick with names you have heard of and the bigger the numbers for the…
Social Media is here to stay, but people feel differently about it. Basically, Social Media is a form of electronic communication. Usually found as websites or phone apps. They are for social gathering where users create online communities to share their thoughts, personal messages, discussion, and, sometimes, disagreements. They can use text, pictures, symbols, and/or…
Scroll down past this very long graphic. It may be long, but interesting for you to take a look. Security is a big deal on the web. With your bank, store sites, email, and yes, my favorite Google. If you’re like most people, you probably use Google for just about everything – from searching the…
I have received several questions about how I organize and keep track of what I have written about, and am going to write about. Some have asked if I keep my notes on a piece of paper, with a word processor, an Excel spreadsheet, sticky notes, in my head, or wherever. Well, first I am…
After last week’s article regarding “Steps Recorder,” someone asked if there is a way to get more immediate support from a friend or relative for problem resolution? The simple answer is, “Yes!” The more complicated answer is that there are as many ways to do this as Doan’s had pills in the 1940s. But last…
I have had people tell me that occasionally their computer will give them a problem. However, this is occasionally where the real problem starts. When they talk to a geek or go to have the computer repaired, they either cannot explain it to the geek clearly enough, they may forget exactly what happened, or they…
Computers have some common problems, some of which we looked at last week. I told you about a few things that may help you from what I have heard from you. Today, a few more things that you may use to make your computer more healthy. First, remove any programs you do not use or…
You know, I get questions often from you readers asking what can I do to keep my computer running smoothly. So, today we start looking at things you can do to maintain your computer system. I hear, “My computer is slowing down since I got it. What should I do to speed it up?” Here…
There has been an ongoing debate for years regarding this question. “Should I turn my computer off after I use it or leave it on?” Followed by, “Is the answer any different between a laptop and a desktop?” Well, do not worry, as I will not resolve it for you here; however, it is something…
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