I just left a client’s home who pays for both a DSL connection AND AOL. They were paying $30+ per month for AOL and not using a dial-up connection or their support. In fact, take a look at the image at the bottom of this tip and note that although they were signed up for the AARP discount account of $23.01, they were actually being billed $30.01!
If you use AOL and have a high speed connection, there is no need to pay Read More »AOL users: Save your money!
Temporary files need to be cleaned from your computer from time-to-time. I recommend at least monthly. Temporary files are the support files created by Windows and the programs we use every day to perform the functions we ask of them. We don’t see these files because they created behind the scenes and can stack up over time and number in the tens of thousands.
Keeping these caches of small, numerous and expendable files cleaned out of our systems not only saves disk space, but also helps the peformace of the individual programs and the computer in general.
Over the past few years, I made it a habit to addRead More »CCleaner adds helpful new feature to cleaning results
Windows users making the switch to an Apple might miss the Show Desktop icon from Windows that minimizes all Windows and displays the desktop. By default, Mac systems have a function enabled called Expose corners that lets users quickly display the desktop by just moving the mouse to the lower right corner. In today’s short video tip, I explain how… Read More »Apple Macintosh Expose Shortcuts – Video Tip
After the great Internet Explorer (IE) vs. Netscape browser wars of the 90s, it didn’t appear that Internet Explorer would ever be challenged again…thus Microsoft’s complacency with updating IE. Then just 4+ years ago, Mozilla Firefox burst onto the scene with a small, fast, and safe browser that caught fire quickly. As spyware and other malware all but crippled IE users, Firefox became stronger and stronger and with the release of Firefox 2.0 in 2006, Firefox was here to stay.
This week, Firefox officially hit more than 1 billion download since its firs release. A huge accomplishment demonstrated by its nearly 25% market share (IE owned nearly 92% of the browser market just five years ago). Site statistics for HelpMeRick.com show that more than 61% of my visitors use Firefox! I knewRead More »Firefox reaches 1 billion downloads
I thought it might be a good idea to make a complete list of open WiFi hotspots in Grand Junction, CO.
A WiFi Hotspot is a place where anyone can access wireless Internet for free and without setting up an account or through the use of a pay account. I also added a few pay sites as well. I certainly don’t know all the spots in town, so please help me make this list more complete with your additions by leaving a comment below.Read More »Free & Pay WiFi Hot Spots in Grand Junction, CO
If you like working in coffee shops and book stores, you will be happy to know that soon, Barnes & Noble will offer free wi-fi in all their stores. They are hoping that it will encourage shoppers to buy more digital content for portable, digital readers. Complete story from CIO Today here: After Hours – Barnes & Noble Offers Free… Read More »Barnes & Noble to Offer Free Wi-Fi
This article seems to confirm a suspicion I had and wrote about upon Google’s initial announcement of the Chrome Operating System. Intel has been working with the Linux community for months developing a compelling operating system called Moblin. The Moblin project already uses the Chromium browser (Linux equivalent of Google Chrome) and seems like a natural starting spot for Google’s… Read More »Intel Helped Google with Chrome OS
I spent the better part of the weekend tweaking, hacking, and polishing up HelpMeRick.com to make it faster and easier to read. Also, the search is working better and better, and I will continue to add tons of new information and tips as I always do. Leave your comments or suggestions by clicking the title of this article and then… Read More »Yes, the site look has changed again
Questions this week came from Essie, Annie, Bob, Renee, Anne, MARGUERITE, Doris, Leo, Ken, Lance, and Karen. Some questions about Mozilla Firefox and recent update to 3.5, strange keyboard and picture problems, sending pictures via email, a request for my phone number…from a guy, a .email question, and a potential hacker problem. Have a look and a listen!
Name: Lorie
From: Grand Junction, Co
OS: Windows XP
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Internet explorer 7 – when I tried to get on it just kicked off and said it had a problem and needed to shut down.
How would I reload explore 7 with out the internet.
Lorie
I am using my Mom’s computer right now.
Helo Lorie. I think you can get your Internet Explorer up and running pretty quick by Read More »Email of the Week – 012