Jenny recently wrote to me and asked an interesting question. She said she had searched to see how to best move her old Windows 7 computer to a new Windows 10 laptop. She went on to explain that she wanted to transfer passwords, bookmarks, etc. There are several things I understood from her question. One…
Over the past few weeks I have received some emails from people saying they are getting warnings on their computers regarding the Windows 10 upgrade. No, this is not a new virus, a Trojan or any sort of malware hitting the scene. Our friend – Microsoft. Many of you who have not converted to Windows…
Cortana? Is it a name to be loved or feared? Cortana is the “Siri”-like and “OK, Google” personal voice search feature found now in Windows 10 for PC. It was previously available the first part of 2015 for Windows 8.1 Phones. If you read last week’s article on linked and/ local accounts this continues that…
Welcome back to the podcast and show notes for today. Remember the third Monday of each month at 9 am on WSVA radio you can find myself and Jim Britt talking tech. Below are some of the things we mentioned on the show. Use the links to go directly to the site. Tech NewsWindows 10…
It was born at the end of 2001. It was greatly received as most everyone who experienced it loved it much better than many of its predecessors. It entered our computing lives at that time and continued on in new computers into 2010. It was supposed to disappear from our screens several years ago. However,…
Last week generated many comments about Windows 7’s hidden themes, of which many of you were apparently unaware. My tease at the end of that column generated more email from you about creating your own themes. So to make you happy here is how you can create your very own personalized theme and how to…
A long while back I wrote a column similar to this one. Since that time I have continued to receive emails about this issue. I have decided to review, update information and write several articles in a series regarding protecting your family (mainly kids) online. OK, I know your kids are perfect; they always obey…
I had a question come in from Kelly this week about using more than one monitor on their computer. So what about more than one monitor on your computer is it possible? It is very possible starting with Windows XP Microsoft made it fairly simple to have two monitors, IF you have the available ports…
Here you go the show notes from Monday, March 19, along with the podcast. Enjoy to fun and games and let me know what you think. Have fun with your new iPods if you an owner of the “new” iPod. Tech NewsThe newest iPad is out I don’t need to say much just Google for…
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