Computer Help Show Podcast – 09-16-09
This month’s show was packed with information about the Google services that you may not know they offered. Have a listen or download it to your MP3 player or iPod to listen to later.
Google buys reCaptcha
Google just announced that they have bought reCaptcha. reCaptcha has been a leading company in helping to thwart comment and account spam by requiring a human to decipher characters and words scanned from books before continuing on in a posting or sign up process. Check out the article here: Official Google Blog: Teaching computers to read: Google acquires reCAPTCHA.
Google Strikes Deal with Sony
The Financial Times reported that Google and Sony agreed on a deal that will result in Google’s Chrome browser (barely a year old) being installed on new Sony computers sold in the United States. Google hopes to add more similar deals with other manufacturers. FT.com / Technology – Sony to distribute Google browser.
Beware of fake security software
I write a similar article every few weeks not because I’m not creative, but because too many people aren’t listening yet. These past few weeks have been awful for folks getting fake security software on their computers. It often times gets on a computer as a result of other things you are trying to download or access including, but not limited to:
- Free screensavers
- Free wallpaper
- Free games
- Free security software (there are great products available, but make sure you know what you are getting and where you are getting it from).
- Online credit checks
- Online gambling
- Online porn
- Free music downloads
- Free movie downloads
What happens is the bad guys have figured out how to take advantage of what is popular at any given time. As you install the programs listed above or access the services listed, you agree to put the junk on your system and it then stealthy slips by any existing security software you do have. If you follow a few simple rules, Read More »Beware of fake security software
Intel Helped Google with Chrome OS
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
Computer Help Show Podcast – 07-15-09
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
Gmail adds MORE functionality to Labels – Video Tip
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… Read More »Gmail adds MORE functionality to Labels – Video Tip
Gmail adds drag and drop to labels
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:… Read More »Gmail adds drag and drop to labels
Creating an email group in Gmail – Video Tip
I’m thrilled that so many people are heeding my advice and starting to use Gmail. Search Gmail here at the site to find 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:
- In Gmail, click the contacts link
- Click the New Group icon
- Type a name for your new group
- Click OK
- Click All Contacts
- Place a check mark in the boxes of the contacts you want to belong to your new group
- Click the Groups menu
- Click the name of the group you want for them
That’s it! It makes more sense watching it being done so watch the video below to see these steps in action AND see how to use your group after you have built it!
Printable Gmail Tip Sheet
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… Read More »Printable Gmail Tip Sheet