Recently, Google made some changes to attachment viewing and handling in Gmail. Instead of just downloading or viewing an attachment, Gmail users can: Preview attachment Print attachment Save attachment to Google Drive Open attachment in alternate program Download attachment In the short video below, I outline these changes and how to get them to work for you. Also, I demonstrate… Read More »New Email Attachment Handling in Gmail – Video Tip
This week Google announced that Gmail customers have the option to receive email from Google+ (their social media site). Don’t be taken in by media hysteria, you can decide whether or not you want this enabled or not. I don’t like that Google implemented this feature with the default setting set to the most loose security (letting anyone contact you… Read More »Setting your email privacy setting in Gmail – Video Tip
One of my daily visits brought me to a growing business today. As I waited to work on one of the employee's computers, I noticed that she spent a good 10-15 seconds scrolling through a medium size spreadsheet looking for a particular entry. I then asked if I could give her a quick tip on how to search through her spreadsheet faster using Ctrl+F on her keyboard. She said, "sure".
When you push Ctrl+F in a spreadsheet, a "Find" window appears. Type part or all of a word that you are looking for (or numeral) and press Enter and BAM the entry appears instantly. The tip is quick, accurate, and extremely helpful.
Microsoft announced today that all of their MSN and Hotmail users will be automatically transitioned to the new Outlook.com format over the next couple of months. It has been an option to upgrade to the new system for about six months, but will be permanent and automatic soon. You will not lose or have to change your email address. Your… Read More »Microsoft’s new Outlook.com for MSN and Hotmail users – Video Tip
Recently Google started rolling out a new compose screen for Gmail users and new Reply/Forward screens as well. Their premise was simplification and less cluttered interface. The first will be debatable by many Gmailers, but the 2nd cannot denied…it is almost too uncluttered. In summary, the font toolbar, attachments (drag and drop still works), and inserting photos have all been… Read More »How to use Gmail’s New Compose and Reply Screens – Video Tip
This article applies primarily to Windows users (any version) since virii and spyware infections are pretty much limited to Windows users at this time. However, Apple and Linux users should heed the advice that I will lay out here and help their Windows using friends and family as well. First and foremost, EVERY Internet user should read, study, and understand… Read More »WARNING! Spyware/Virus Infections Getting Nastier!
Update: This tip has been on my site for more than 5 years, but I’m editing it a little and including an email I received today that demonstrates the real world implications of my tip. Keep in mind that friends and family don’t purposely send you problems, but read on to understand exactly what I mean. Probably the biggest single… Read More »Your friends and family CAN & DO send you malware and viruses
UPDATE: I posted this tip in November of 2011, but many Gmail users didn’t have the new Gmail interface yet, so I’m bringing this back out of the archives since all new accounts and most exiting ones are now in the new format. Starting today, Google is rolling out the option for you to try out there new interface (look… Read More »Google rolling out new Gmail look and functions – Video Tip
Pictured below are two sets of instructions I put together today for a new Windows 7 user who uses the MSN browser and email. He was frustrated at the learning curve and asked for help…here are the results. I hope these instructions help others as well because the steps can be generalized for AOL browser users, Windows Live Mail users,… Read More »How to transfer photos to a Windows 7 computer and email them – Notes
Every year computer users using the Internet to check account balances, transactions, and even paying bills grows by nearly 30%. According to one Pew study, more than 50 million Americans use online banking services. 50 million sounds like a large number, but that still reflects less than 50% of online American adults. Bank web sites continue to evolve by becoming easier to use, more secure, and more helpful than ever before. In fact, many banks rather that their customers check their web site for answers rather than call or visit a branch. However, many people shy away from online banking because of security fears.
I?m going to outline, for you, five simple steps that you can take to keep yourself and your finances safe on the Internet.