Computer Help

Introduction to Google Calendars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:49:53 -0600

Some of us can never be organized enough. We put sticky notes all over every conceivable object, from our computer to our desk to our refrigerator. But what if you could put reminders on the Internet, where you can access them any time you have a connection to the web and a computer?

Enter Google Calendars. Now you can make changes to your schedule online with this FREE service. Yes, I did say it is free - hard to believe, but it is the truth.

What You Shouldn't Do With Your Computer

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:43:36 -0600

Human behavior is a very strange thing to try to understand. I have worked for many years as a computer tech and educator and I still don't understand why some people just don't listen to what I say to them after fixing their computer problems.
I have worked for hours on a computer, such as one I am working on now, getting rid of virus and spyware infestations, only to have the person re-infect the computer and call me up a few days or weeks saying that they needed my help again.

Tips for Buying Green Computer Equipment

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:19:33 -0600

You can now do your bit to prevent global warming by buying a greener, cleaner computer. Here is how -
Tip #1 -Buy Laptops, Not Desktops
Purchase a laptop instead of a full fledged desktop. It is a known fact that notebooks are more eco-friendly than desktops. This is because laptops -
- Require 70% less energy than desktops
- Also generate lesser heat in comparison to desktops
- Using the 'hiberate' function in laptops is simpler than in desktops. Ergo, a hibernating laptop also consumes lesser power than desktops.

What Should You Do After You Get a New Computer?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:00:33 -0700

There is nothing like a new computer. The look, the feel, the performance create feelings that are very similar to those that we experience when we get a new car.

Since a new computer can be an expensive item to purchase, it is likely that the owner has waited quite a while to get this little gem into his or her hands.

For this reason, you should consider a few of the following hints for making sure your new computer is as worry-free as possible.

Windows 7 Review (Why You Should Buy)

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:54:13 -0700

Having been one of the many who were left severely disappointed after upgrading from XP to Vista a number of years back, was sceptical of Windows 7 after the first announcement of its impending release. Therefore, when the opportunity to install the first beta tests came around I jumped at the opportunity. I have to say, what I took from those early releases really whet my appetite for the real thing and I could hardly wait for the final release in October. So here we are, in December and I have been using Windows 7, officially, for a couple of months now and I am still somewhat staggered by the vast improvement over Windows Vista. Here's why