And you have more than one password right? If you don’t, you should…seriously…good security starts with good passwords that you change regularly. Today, I came across a site that will demonstrate how weak or strong your password based on the average time it would take to crack your password. It will either scare the heck out of you or it… Read More »How good are your passwords?
It seems that spyware, adware and other malware that doesn’t quite fall in the category of a virus grows by the day. Unfortunately, even the best protected computers and computer users can get hit by these sneaky destruction machines by tricking us (social engineering) to thinking we are either using, viewing or downloading something other than it is. In order… Read More »Practice smarter browsing to avoid malware – Video Tip
I had this question come up during a phone call today, and although I described it the best I could, this is truly a visual tip. Watch the short video tip below to learn how to create a desktop icon that goes directly to a web site. Hint: It’s easy to follow and do.
We use passwords to log into web sites continuously through the day. Your passwords should be long and complicated, but that makes them tough to type in accurately on the first try (since password fields are masked with dots or asterisks). Or, if you are using a netbook or mobile phone, the combination of a small keyboard and longer passwords can… Read More »How to type in your password correctly the FIRST time – Video Tip
We had a great class today and talked about many aspects of searching the web safely and efficiently. The videos below cover the material we discussed in class including some answers to questions we talked about during the class as well relating to changing your home page, working with title bar, the new Gmail compose screen and more. How to… Read More »Getting the most of searching the web and using Browser tabs – Video Tip
I was trying to export my Netflix queue tonight and tried to find an easy to follow tutorial or tool, but found neither. Instead, I created my own! It ended up being so easy, that I’m going to share it with the rest of the web…here it is: Open your Netflix queue Select the entire queue using your mouse (don’t… Read More »How to export your Netflix queue to a spreadsheet – Video Tip
Have you ever wondered where a photo was taken? Or maybe who took it? If you use the Google Chrome browser, you have quick access to the useful Google Image Search that can answer these questions in a flash! Here’s how to use it: When you come across an image on a web site (again using Google Chrome ONLY) and… Read More »How to use Google Image Search in Google Chrome – Video Tip
I’m sure I’ve included this tip in my past browser related tips, but I decided to pull it out and make it its own tip today. Bookmarking favorite or often used sites is important and recommended. However, with Firefox or Chrome, you no longer need to remember the entire name or folder where you stored it. Instead, use the browser’s… Read More »Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to browse your bookmarks…FAST – Video Tip
If you own an iPhone and/or iPad AND you aren’t using dictation yet or don’t understand dictation, this tip is for YOU! Dictation uses the Internet along with your device to convert your voice to text. You talk to your phone or iPad and then almost like magic, your voice is converted to text. Like any tool or skill, dictation… Read More »Using dictation with your iPhone or iPad – Video Tip
One common problem I help solve every day is the recovery of passwords. For some reason, tracking passwords and usernames becomes a daunting task for most computer users. The advice I dispense most often when asked how to track all of the usernames and passwords we accumulate these days is to simply write it down. Not just anywhere, however, but… Read More »Start your password tracking system today!