Google Wizard

How to Become a Google Wizard

  As we all know, Google is a highly powerful search engine. It houses an enormous collection of web pages, images, videos, and news stories that can be conveniently retrieved in mere moments. Having a thorough understanding of how to utilize Google can give you an advantage when it comes to your research and academic…

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TV Setup for Better or Worse?

Recently, a friend of mine wanted to know if I would like his two-year-“old” 50-inch Smart TV. It was in perfect shape and he just “needed” a 75-inch TV. Well, it took me about 2.3 seconds to respond…YES! Why not? Did I really need one? No, not really, but I could always put it in…

One of Ron's Trello Boards

Trello for Organization

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…

Task-Manager-Startup

Best Ways to Maintain Your Computer, Part 2

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…

Disk Cleanup

Best Ways to Maintain Your Computer, Part 1

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…

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Play in Your Sandbox

Remember when you were a kid playing in a sandbox? You could do whatever you wanted to it and always smooth it out and start over again. (Except for what the neighborhood cat may have left for you.) In Windows Pro and Enterprise versions of Windows, you can install Windows Sandbox. It operates just like…

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Laptop Battery Life, Part 2

Last week, we looked at how your laptop battery may not last forever. And today we will continue looking at a couple of things you can do to cut down the drain on your laptop’s battery. One of the largest power drains on your computer’s battery is the screen. Well, you need a screen so…

Gmail Extras, Part 11, Searching

Gmail Extras, Part 11, Searching

Last week I told you I would give you more useful features found in Gmail which are the Search features available. A couple of you wrote and saying something like, “Gee, Ron, all you need to do is type the word in the search bar at the top for what you are looking for, press…

Gmail Extras, Part 6, Offline Mode

Gmail Extras, Part 6, Offline Mode

This week we will look at “Offline Mode” in Gmail. This is a very effective way to continue working on Gmail when you are not online. It allows you to stay in touch when you get online again with no problems. If you are like me, you like no problems with anything, much less your…

Gmail Part 2

Gmail Extras, Part 2, Nudges

Last week I talked about “Project Caribou,” “Schedule send,” and “Snooze.” These are helpful features of Gmail. Yes, your free email client of choice by much of the world. Gmail seems to be the number one choice for email that I have found. So, again today, and for the next few weeks, I will look…