I posted this article nearly 2 years ago, but with the release of Google’s Chrome browser yesterday, I thought it was appropriate to bring this important tip back to the forefront again. Also, read my tip on the new Firefox 3 browser released earlier this summer.
I have downloaded and tried out the new Google Chrome browser and look for a video and more comment about it coming up soon.
The knowledgeable folks at HowToGeek.com just published the following article covering Windows security. You more than likely have read or heard my opinions and recommendations for Windows security, but I like to present other sources for you from time-to-time as well. I firmly stand by my recommendations over the years, and try to keep my articles updated on the topic.… Read More »Another opinion about Windows Security – Article
When Windows XP was released nearly two years ago, it was hailed as a ‘self-healing’ operating system (via the Windows Update system). Two years later, it has, in my humble opinion, held its own as a stable, fast operating system. However, Microsoft remains a large target for the tech degenerates of the world to launch assaults upon. And when these ingrates go after Microsoft, they unfortunately take many of us along for the ride.
That’s my soap box for the week. Where this all relates to this week’s tip of the week lies in the updates that are made available for Windows that help thwart these attacks. These updates arrive on our computers through the Windows Update program. You should see a little globe pop up near your system clock when updates are available. Don’t just ignore the little globe, click on it and install the updates that have been presented.
Many times a computer user may need the ability to print what they see on the screen, but can’t access a Print command. Using the underutilized Print Screen button on the keyboard can rectify this situation.
The Print Screen button is usually located just to the right of your F keys and above the Insert, Home, Delete key section.
Backup of your important data is always an essential part of using technology. Here is a quick tutorial on how to backup your Outlook.com address book (same applies for live.com, msn.com, and hotmail.com users)! To backup your address book in Outlook.com email, follow these steps: Click the ‘bento box’ menu in the upper left corner of the screen Click People Click Manage from the upper center… Read More »How to backup your Outlook.com Address Book (contacts) – Video Tip
If you use a smartphone (iPhone, Android, etc) or tablet, then you have the world’s best and most convenient address book! Using your mobile devices address book to its maximum starts with making sure that you are adding all the information about a person that you might need. Consider including all or some of the following in your digital contact… Read More »How to take advantage of your smartphone’s address book – Video Tip
Microsoft released Windows 10 less than 2 weeks ago. I wrote a short article about whether or not to update to Windows 10 here, if you want to read it. In today’s video tip, I point out some of the changes in Windows 10’s Start menu (yes it is back you disgruntled Windows 8 users…me included), the Windows Explorer, now… Read More »Introduction to Windows 10 Changes – Video Tip
If you use Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1, you may have noticed a small Windows Logo icon in your system tray (space in the lower right corner by your clock). Microsoft announced yesterday, that they are following the trend Apple set (and Linux before them) and are offering their next version of Windows for free. It will be released on… Read More »Windows 10 Free Upgrade – Video Tip
Recently, I have been answering the question of how to restore a missing toolbar or ribbon from Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. This tip works for any of the Office tools 2007 or newer. Usually, the toolbar goes missing because of an errant click or keyboard combination. In the video below, I show how to restore the… Read More »How to restore the missing toolbar or ribbon in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) – Video Tip
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