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Lots of RAM upgrades lately

Lots of RAM upgrades lately

The past six months or so, I have performed at least 4 RAM upgrades per week. RAM is the temporary memory that gives  our computers the best chance to perform at optimum speeds. I am doing more of them because folks are electing to hold on to their older computers instead of buying a new one. With the RAM upgrade and some other optimization, most folks can get another 2 or more years out of an existing computer. When I get...
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How to fix a row or column in any spreadsheet R...

I don’t use spreadsheets too often, but I do help folks learn how to use them somewhat frequently. Many long-time spreadsheet users overlook this simple technique to fix a row(s) and/or column(s). Why would you want to fix a row or column? The video demonstrates the why behind this tip quite well, but by learning to fix a row or column, you can scroll through a long spreadsheet without losing track of the row or column...
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Create Labels Online – Video Tip

Adam wrote about a new web service from Avery a few years ago. It’s called Create & Print labels. Avery developed this free service so that you can create quick, clean and flexible labels. The service is free and works inside your browser. Since it is a Web 2.0 application, any computer user can use it from any computer regardless of operating system. In addition to adding many customization features like personal...
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Rick Answers His Email – Episode 076 –...

This week Rita, Jim, and Ted asked questions and paid to have them answered. They asked about online backup, Outlook problems in Windows 7, and printing problems in Firefox. Here are their questions and answers:
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Computer Help Show Podcast – 03-17-10

Woo hoo! Another episode of Rick and Adam doing their thing on the radio! Adam brought in his daughter, Beth, this month, and although she was quiet, she keeps Adam from cursing on public radio. Have a listen, spread the word, and tune in next month (Wednesday, April 21)! Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Windows 7 – 4 month report

Windows 7 – 4 month report

Technically, I’ve been using Windows 7 (in beta and final form) for more than a year, but for today’s discussion I want to review what I’ve seen with it since its public release in October.  Since then, I have helped many computer users setup their new Windows 7 laptops, desktop, and netbooks (probably around 125-150 new systems in total). I also helped around a dozen or so computer users upgrade from XP or...
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Measure the distance of your walk, run, bike with Google Maps – Video Tip

Measure the distance of your walk, run, bike with ...

I’ve been meaning to share this great tool with you for a few years and somehow kept forgetting to do so. The Gmaps Pedometer is an easy to use tool that a runner put together using Google Maps to be able to quickly map out distances on city streets. The creator did a remarkable job of preserving the simplicity of Google while marrying it with a useful set of tools for exercise folks and tourists. I didn’t mention...
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Rick Answers His Email – Episode 075

Harold (who was first because he paid a dollar), Alan, Patsy, Ceil, Rickenstien, Doris, Verlyn, Laurel, John, Richard, Jim, Tom, and Pat. They asked questions about Gmail’s chat window, Excel, JAVA, printer problem with no details, inserting video into PowerPoint, saving photos from email, getting contacts off of iPhone to another phone, how to delete email without opening it, opening existing Word & Excel files in...
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7 Internet Security Tips to Save You Time & Money

7 Internet Security Tips to Save You Time & M...

I write about Internet security frequently because I see too many breaches of Internet security every single day. And by Internet security, I’m referring to keeping your computer free of spyware, fake security software and other annoying, time consuming, and expensive ailments that can strike your computer. THESE TYPES OF INFECTIONS ARE PREVENTABLE. First, I need to exempt Mac and Linux (Ubuntu) users from reading this...
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Computer Help Show Podcast – 02-17-10

After a two month hiatus, we finally got the show recorded today. And we are happy we did…tons of great calls today spanning everything from lost passwords to high speed Internet access. We squeezed in some social networking talk including the new Google Buzz, smartphone talk (yeah, we know…it’s a constant topic for us), and much more. Download the podcast or listen now! Don’t forget to tune in live...
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