Posts about maintaining your computing equipment
If you recently bought a new PC, chances are you are struggling with the Windows 8 user interface. The majority of the people that I have talked to in that category absolutely hate it. I have only met one person that loves and they shared with me that they bought a touch screen computer with…
On three different occasions this week I was contacted by people who were in a near panic because their technology was mis-behaving. In each case I determined that a simple fix would solve their problem and get them back to work. What was the simple fix you ask? It’s called rebooting! This technique needs to…
Before proceeding to read this article, it is important that I state something up front. It is essential for you to understand and appreciate that there is no such thing as a totally secure operating system or web browser. While the use of security suites and other complementing products can significantly reduce your risks, they…
One of the little secrets that tech support people know (and one that they wish that you knew) is that a simple reboot cures many computer issues. Computer won’t print? Try a reboot. Programs won’t open? Try a reboot. Computer acts strangely? Try a reboot. You get the picture. This is especially true of computers…
You are your own worst enemy! Pretty bold statement, but I felt like I needed to get your attention quickly. I am of the opinion that the real estate industry is masterful at shooting itself in the foot. We have a number of ways that we do this, many because of national and state association…
It’s been a long time since I fired up the Windows Installation on my iMac at home. In fact it’s been several months. During that time I just haven’t had the need to use Windows as I am perfectly happy with the Mac in it’s native configuration. Because it had been months since I last…
Most of my time on computers is spent on my iMac or my MacBook Pro and I am thrilled that I made the switch to Mac a few years back. But, there are occasions when I have to use my Windows 7 desktop machine at my office. I also have Windows XP Service Pack 3…
How many times have you been working away on your computer or phone and ran into a problem? And there was no one around who could help you solve it? Even if it only happens once, that’s one time too many! Luckily, there are some pretty nifty resources on the web that could help you…
I learned about a new Microsoft Beta program the other day that promises to make life a bit easier for users of Windows 7, Vista and XP. It’s called “Microsoft Fixit Center”. It’s a small download that you obtain from http://fixitcenter.support.microsoft.com/Portal/ and install. Once installed, you login with your Windows Live ID. After you log…
Pop quiz! When was the last time you backed up your important data on your computer? You know, the IMPORTANT data like photographs, documents, your financial records…the stuff that would kill you if you lost it. What? Never? If that was your answer, you are not alone. Most of the people that I talk with…
