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Facebook vs. Google+

For those three of you who haven’t been keeping up with Google’s recent launch, Google+ is the newest in a long line of social networking websites. Like Myspace and Facebook before it, Google+ allows you to add “friends” to your network, share pictures, and meet new people. And while Myspace has fallen into oblivion since 2006, Facebook is, in my opinion, still superior to the newest kid on the social...

Enable your menus and toolbars in Internet Explore...

This tip applies to Windows Vista and Windows 7 users only. Since Microsoft opted to not include XP users in the upgrade path to Internet Explorer 9, you XP users can file this tip until you upgrade to your next computer (if you stay with Windows). If you chose or were automatically updated to Internet Explorer 9, you may be like many of my clients who are not happy with the minimalist layout (similar to that of Google...

Must read article for ALL computer illiterate user...

I detest the phrase computer illiterate, but unfortunately hear it almost daily in my work. I think the better way for a computer user who feels inadequate around the technology and the terminology is to refer to themselves as time challenged. Since illiteracy can be thwarted with a healthy dose of education, that leaves making the time to obtain that education the stumbling block. However, I used that too often uttered...

KAFM Computer Help Show Podcast – 07-20-11

Lots of great calls today (including someone looking for free concert tickets). We also discuss Craig’s List, student computers and much more! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

OpenOffice: The good, bad, and the great – A...

Special guest post by Bri Castellini When I got my first laptop, for my sixteenth birthday three and a half years ago, I needed a word processor. Because I got a MacBook, Microsoft Word didn’t really make a lot of sense (plus, it’s super expensive!), and so my dad HelpMeRick helped (hah) me make the switch to a free, open source word processor. I started out with a program called AbiWord, but the formatting was...

Rick’s guide to trouble free computing

In January, this web site and my business turned 16 years old. In that time, I have worked on thousands of computers ranging from the oldest DOS machines to the newest gaming and Mac monsters. My youngest client in that time has been 5 years old and my oldest was a 94 year old author writing a book for the first time on a PC. When your work in any field for a certain period of time, you start to spot patterns and...

KAFM Computer Show Podcast – 07-13-11

Adam was off this week, so my daughter, Bri, stepped in and did an excellent job as my co-host. Am I biased, or do you concur? Have a listen and then leave a comment with your thoughts. Thanks! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

KAFM Computer Help Show Podcast – 06-15-11

Our first time behind the KAFM mics together since April! Thanks to Matt Kettlewell who filled in for Adam and I when one or the other of us was absent! We had a few more calls this week than last week and some good questions about a variety of tech topics! Thanks to those who were able to listen live and call into the show. Here is your chance to listen to the show! Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Best video I’ve seen on how a hard drive wor...

Over the years, I try to instill in my readers, clients and folks who take my classes the importance of backing up important data. In addition to helping people recover lost data, I know roughly how a hard drive works, and it scares the heck out of me! Maybe watching this video I found on how a hard drive works and just how much has to go right in order for your data to survive, will help you understand the importance of...

How to disable trackpad when typing on your laptop

First look for a button or hot key combination that your laptop might provide to disable the trackpad or adjust its sensitivity…that will be the best method. However, if you cannot find or don’t have that option, these two downloads may help you type in more peace with your laptop: TouchFreeze TouchPadPal ...