How to Get Better Printing Results

Better Printing Results   One of the only disadvantages to digital photography compared to film is the fact that you don’t automatically get a print. If you want to share your photos with someone, hang a picture on the wall or carry one in your wallet, you must print your photos out. There are a variety of factors to consider when printing out your photos. How Should You Print Them? Are these prints going to...

Simple Advice to Protect Your Computer and Your Sa...

This tip, if followed, could substantially limit the number of phone calls we get on the radio show and put a dent in my computer troubleshooting and training business. I can sum up the entire tip in one phrase you have heard me utter many times on the radio show: "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it."   I know ain’t isn’t a word, but if AOL can say "You’ve got...

Print your Digital Photos with a Developer

Digital camera owners typically take three to four times as many photos than their film counterparts. And why not…there are no developing or film costs. However, the printer industry would love for you to print out all those photos you are taking. With digital, the potential savings can be huge IF you approach the printing process as I outline below: Backup all your photos to a CD (preferably make at least two backups)...

Laptop vs. Desktop Computer

A question that has been popping up more and more lately from computer users looking to buy a new computer is: “Should I buy a laptop computer or desktop computer?” As with most computer shopping questions, the answer is ‘it depends’. In this article, I will point out the pros and cons of each and what type of user would benefit from a laptop. In terms of performance, both laptops and desktops handle...

Holiday Digital Photography

Nearly one out of every four homes in the United States own at least one digital camera. Chances are you are one of those households. And if you are one of those digital camera owners, you will probably be taking a few pictures this month. Following are some tips on how to take some interesting and fun photos during the holidays. * Keep your batteries charged or have extras available. “Kodak moments”...

Computer Add-ons and

Adding a few computer components or peripherals to your computer can breathe new life into your system and make you more productive at the same time. In this week’s tip, you will find some easy ‘do-it-yourself’ ideas for your computer. Cordless Mouse and/or Keyboard Lose the wires! Cordless mice make a great gift for a computing friend, and certainly for yourself. When shopping for one, make sure to get an...

Why Don’t You Picasa 2?

This week’s tip is for everyone out there that says, “I have a lot of digital photos on my computer, but I don’t know where they are.” If this sounds like you, or if you would just like a way to view all your digital photos in an easy collective interface, Picasa 2 by Google just might be for you. Picasa 2 is a FREE program that scans your computer for digital photos and arranges them by the date they...