The biggest tech headlines this week belonged to the long awaited deal between Yahoo and Microsoft. It wasn’t a buy out/takeover like Microsoft attempted a few times the past couple of years, but a business deal this time. Yahoo agrees to use Microsoft’s search technology instead of their own and they will share ad revenues from the search related ads generated on Yahoo pages. The deal is for 10 years.
This business marriage will bring together two tech titans that will Continue reading →
Great show today as we discussed Google Chrome OS, what computer users really do with their computers, and answered a lot of questions from callers. Have a listen.
Computer Help Show Podcast -07-15-09
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Before I left for my monthly users group meeting this morning, I caught a quick glimpse of Google’s announcement to enter the world of operating systems on Twitter. Most folks in the tech business figured it would be a natural leap for Google to work towards their own operating system, especially after the release of their Chrome browser last year. I couldn’t wait to return home and participate in the techno frenzy.
I spent most of the evening reading many of the already thousands of responses to the Google announcement introducing the Chrome Operating System. My colleague, Adam Cochran, penned a nice article from the perspective of a Google OS wish list. Give his article a read, I especially liked his #4 point. Unfortunately, many of the articles I read tonight seem to be focusing on what Google Chrome will not be versus what Google themselves already stated it will be.
The executive summary of Google’s announcement: Continue reading →
Yesterday, Google added drag and drop functionality to the already stupendous Labels feature. Adding drag and drop label organization further enhances the lead Gmail already holds on all other email systems…desktop or web based. Make sure to watch my other Gmail videos if you are just beginning with Gmail, but this short video will give you a look at the further power being developed into Continue reading →
In my mind, Gmail solidified their hold at the top of the email mountain by adding drag and drop functionality to their innovative labels system. Look for a quick video demoing this feature in the near future. In the interim, read the full article from Google below and read and watch my Gmail tips by clicking here.
Official Gmail Blog: Labels: drag and drop, hiding, and more.
I’m thrilled that so many people are heeding my advice and starting to use Gmail. Click here to see three how-to videos about Gmail to see why so many people are jumping to Gmail.
New Gmail users frequently ask me how to setup an address group in Gmail. Groups allow you to send a single email to a group of people in your address book by addressing the message to the group instead of the individuals in the group.
To create the group:
To send an email to the group, click Continue reading →
Google just released a printable reference guide you can download for free. The PDF file downloads quick and contains two pages of tips from beginner to advanced. If you print the two pages on one sheet of paper (front/back), it can be laminated and be a great reference tool to keep next to your computer.
Remember you can also watch and bookmark the many Gmail tips I have here at HelpMeRick.com as well. Enjoy!
For you Picasa users, this quick tip shows how to control the size of the photos that you attach and send via email using Picasa. The default settings might not be to your liking, so leanring how to contol the size of your photos can let you get the results you want.
If you aren’t using Picasa to manage your digital photos yet, I recommend reading some of my other tips here at HelpMeRick.com to get up to speed. Google bought Picasa four or five years and you can download it for free.
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QUESTION
Name: Kathy
From: Grand Junction
OS: Windows XP
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When I go into different web sites I get this message:
ERROR
A runtime error
has occurred?
Line 30
ERROR: Object required
Yes No
This occurs quite frequently can you tell me why and what I can do about it?
ANSWER
This error is usually due to Continue reading →
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