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Senior uses Ubuntu system 14 months trouble free

Computers started making their way into homes, en masse, 15 years ago. After 15 years, computer users should not be afraid of using their computer. This case study tells the story about a customer of mine, Wanda, who happens to be in her 70s. Like most computer users she used a Windows based computer. In her case, it was a system put together by her grandson in 2002 or 2003 and has a 1.8ghz processor, 256mb of RAM and the XP...

Computer Help Show Podcast – 06-17-09

Had a few calls during the first 15 minutes of the show this month, but then folks sat back and drank in all the tech talk goodness. Why don’t you do the same! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Customize the mouse to fit your needs – Vide...

Too many people start using a computer and don’t know how to customize its settings to best suit there needs. The mouse is one of the worst offenders…especially for low vision folks or computer users with other disabilities. This short video tutorial will help anyone get the mouse to work the best way possible for their own individual needs.

My iPhone applications after 10 months

From 1997 through August of 2008, I used only Palm based handheld organizers then the Visor Phone, Palm Treo 300, Treo 600, and Treo 755p.  I purchased an iPhone in August of 2008 because the iPhone proved itself in its short year of existence to be a valuable product, added the ability to allow third party applications, and gained access to the faster cellular networks. With very few exceptions, I couldn’t be happier...

It’s OK to shut computer off with the power ...

We have discussed this topic many times, but I continue to hear from people who forget this simple troubleshooting step. When a problem arises that seems insurmountable or you can’t move your mouse or type on your keyboard, shut the computer off at the switch. There are two ways to shut your computer off when a problem occurs…actually three ways. Push and hold the on/off button for at least fifteen seconds or...

How to attach iPhoto images to Gmail & Yahoo ...

Currently, iPhoto only lets you send photos via email from within iPhoto if you use the Apple Mail program. For web based email users like Gmail, HotMail or Yahoo email, follow the easy steps in this tip. Start a new email as normal in your Gmail, HotMail, Yahoo mail, etc. Complete the address, subject, and body of the message as normal as well. Look for and click the Attach Files option The Select Files screen will...

Rick Answers his Email Videocast – 048

I was in Tucson, AZ last weekend so had to squeeze 17 questions in this week from Peggy (who paid to be #1), Rosemary, Chas, Thomas, Margie, Greg, Wally, Kathy, Chuck, Lenny, Kim, Paul, Mike, Clara, Anna, Dalynn, and Marguerite. They asked questions about Microsoft FrontPage, duplicate desktop items, converting VHS to DVD, kid Internet monitoring software, freezing computers, runtime errors, downloading photos from a camera,...

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Name:  Richard Doran From:  Battlement Mesa, CO OS: Windows XP ———————- I have a friend who is seriously considering a switch from her Dell PC to a Mac. On a couple of  occasions you have presented some really excellent “talking points” for people who should consider using a Mac. These deal mainly with their own personal computer usage, as I recall. I pulled up all Mac reference on your...

Dell Sells $3 Million via Twitter

No one can ever deny that Dell knows how to market. In my opinion, only Apple does it better (Microsoft take a hint). Today, Dell revealed that they move merchandise faster and easier using the Twitter service. Read more in the Wall Street Journal article linked below. Dell Sells $3 Million Through Twitter – Digits – WSJ.

Microsoft Plans to Release Free AntiVirus Program

Thankfully and mercifully, Microsoft is discontinuing the horrible OneCare security product they sold the past couple of years. However, Microsoft announced today that a new security product, code named Morro, will appear as a free antivirus product later this year. In the story below, Microsoft states that the new antivirus product will be based on the current OneCare underpinnings. As usual, I will reserve full judgment...