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Hold off on the Internet Explorer 8 upgrade

Hold off on the Internet Explorer 8 upgrade

Are you really still using Internet Explorer after all these years of me promoting and talking up Firefox? If you are, Microsoft released IE 8 last week, and already people are running away from it because of compatibility and stability problems. Like always, hold off on these types of upgrades for at least 3 months and let others be the guienea pigs for Microsoft. You will get along just fine with IE 7 and better with...
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It pays to scrutinize search results – Tainted March Madness search results

It pays to scrutinize search results – Taint...

Computer degenerates looking to turn a quick buck always take advantage of hot topics. This month, the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament is the target. The shady folks possess skills that let them take advantage of how search engines see web pages and can lead unsuspecting web browsers into a trap. Once sprung, the trap is designed to take your money, infect your computer or both. How do you fight it? Always keep your...
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7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 6

7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 6

Today, I demonstrate for you a brand new feature in Windows 7 called the Problem Steps Recorder. An interesting feature designed to help users record steps they take when walked through something by tech support so they can re-trace their steps. It can also be used to make a recording to help others. It’s a little rough and takes a web geek to edit (if needed), but an interesting feature new to Windows 7. Next up, I...
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Rick Answers his email Videocast – 036

I answered 25 questions in 10 minutes (YouTube limit) this week. Great questions as usual from all over the globe. This week’s questions come from Brian, Maurice, Harold, Pam, Kathleen, Bill, Ed, Deidre, Judy, Sue, Michael, Juia, Kaljo, Ron, Dick, Thomas, Neil, Robert, Jose, Mike, AmaLia, Eric, Barb, John, and Jon. I haven’t pointed this out before, but I answer the questions in the order I listed the names here....
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7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 5

7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 5

On Day 1, I briefly pointed out some differences in the new Windows 7 taskbar. However, after using Windows 7 for a few days, the taskbar changes are significant enough that I wanted to focus on it for today’s video. The major changes, that I think work quite well, include: Revamped program launcher that includes the new Windows 7 Quick Pick List The new program launcher also doubles as the taskbar indicator when the...
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7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 4

7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 4

I promised a couple of days ago that I would explore and explain some new features in file management with Windows 7. I aim to keep my promises, so hear I go. The two biggest changes to file management in Windows 7 lie in the additions of Libraries and easier folder Favorites. To me, Microsoft made a mistake getting rid of the Common Tasks pain implemented in Windows XP which was great for beginners, but I won’t cry...
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7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 3

7 Days with Windows 7 – Day 3

I went against my instincts today for your benefit and delved into Internet Explorer 8. IE 8 will be the default browser in Windows 7, although their are rumors that it will be possible to disable or even uninstall it. IE 8 is a step up from IE 7, albeit a very small step. It still loads pages slower than Google Chrome and Firefox. The features that allow you to customize IE 8 are sparse and implemented by very few vendors....
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Is Google the next big target in technology?

Is Google the next big target in technology?

Like Microsoft in the 90′s, it appears that this decade and into next Google has the biggest target on their back. They are big, successful and seemingly everywhere. The article below reports that a Washington DC group concerned with privacy wants the FTC to investigate Google’s privacy practices. The incident I talked about last week regarding the small and very specific situation where a Google Document users...
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An unfortunate event – Linux losing to Microsoft

An unfortunate event – Linux losing to Micro...

Netbooks are the class of laptops that have screens measuring from 7″ to 10″, have no CD or DVD-ROM and use a specially designed low power processor. Initially, these small and inexpensive laptops were released with different versions of Linux on them and they ran fast and ran well. Microsoft saw a huge potential loss in their market share and quickly used their muscle to interject themselves and Windows XP into...
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Computer Help Show Podcast – 03-18-09

A very busy day on the phones from callers asking some great questions. Plus, we had our first question through Twitter today as well. We waxed a little philosophical about politics and technology, but tried to stay on our designated topic this month: How to save money with technology. Great fun, great information, have a listen! Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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