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How to download, install, and configure Avast Anti...

I try to continually test and analyze what is available in the world of computers for my clients and web site visitors. Security tops the list of the testing, reading, and studying I do. Recently, AVG released yet another upgrade, and more bulk. As of today, I no longer recommend that users use AVG Antivirus. My current recommendations are as follows: Ubuntu/Linux - No need for additional security products Apple (Mac OS X)...

Picture Resizer for Windows 7 & Vista –...

Many years ago, a long time friend of the show and web site alerted us to a Microsoft Power Toy that allowed easy and fast resizing of digital photos in Windows XP. You can read that tip and get the link for the tool here. Since Vista arrived on the scene almost 4 years ago, I have been searching for a suitable replacement since Microsoft did not update the tool for Vista. Persistence pays off, and I finally found a free open...

Castellini on Computers Podcast with Rick & A...

Today’s show went a little long as well since we had an interview with the founder and CEO of  iTag.com Lance Parker. We started out the show with some really terrible music talk, but quickly got into our tech talk. Click Play or Download and see what you think! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Castellini on Computers Podcast with Rick & A...

What a fun show we had today. We started off the show with a Car Talk tribute, celebrated birthdays, answered tech queries from around the world, talked tech news, and of course much, much more. Listen or download the podcast NOW!! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Do not open attachments from people YOU KNOW

Image via Wikipedia Yes, you read that correctly. Those of you who have followed this site and my show since its early days in the 90s know that I have always warned against opening attachments from people you know. Probably the most egregious security problem among emailers is the myth that opening email and attachments is safe as long it is from someone they know. I hear this statement at least five times per week...

Computer Help Show – 10-20-10

Lot’s of great phone calls today…thanks very much!! Talked about the new Apple hardware and software announced today, Linux/Ubuntu, computer security, HUGE announcement regarding AVG AntiVirus, and of course much more than I can write about here…so just click and listen!! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Castellini on Computers Podcast with Rick & A...

Longer podcast today because we mixed in some education talk, movie reviews, and much more along with answers to your email, tech news and tech talk. Have a listen then leave a comment below on  your thoughts about this week’s show! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

How to fix and control AutoPlay in Windows 7 ̵...

AutoPlay is the function of any operating system that controls what happens when you plug something into the computer. Whether it be a CD, DVD, digital camera, camera memory card, USB drive, MP3 player or other item, your computer reacts to it based on a preset of instructions. For reasons that number in the dozens, these instructions can change, be ignored, or simply don’t do what you want them to do. This short tip...

Computer Help Show – 09-15-10 Podcast

Today I was broadcasting solo for the first time in a long time…I hope you are recovering Joel! The hour went by quick, but I felt out of breath from so much talking. Thanks to Daniel (via Twitter) and Joe (who called 3 times) to help me keep the show rolling forward. And since Adam usually takes care of all the radio stuff, I was a little distracted by the radio board and forgot to start the recording on time…so...

Use Templates to Save Time

Computers can either save you loads of time or waste your valuable time…it depends on your approach. One way to surely save you some time is to learn to find and utilize templates. Templates are like stencils. Something you can use over and over by providing you a skeleton or outline of a project. You can create your own templates or find them online. The most basic template is re-using an existing document you already...