Apr 16, 2009 | backup, computers, hardware, shopping, software, Vista
Let me give you some updated generalizations that may help you get started when you’re shopping for a new computer. Generalizations are dangerous things. Not everyone ought to make the same choices. You’ll be driven by your budget, your level of tech knowledge, any...
Apr 12, 2009 | IE, Internet, Microsoft, security, software, Vista, WinXP
Internet Explorer 8 is the latest version of Microsoft’s web browser, released in final form a few weeks ago. Starting soon, it will be offered to you by the Automatic Update system. The rollout will begin in the third week of April but it will not hit everyone at the...
Apr 2, 2009 | backup, computers, software, Vista, web_services, WinXP
Previously:Backups – IntroductionBackups – Data Backups vs. Drive ImagesBackups – External Hard DrivesBackups – Software for Data BackupsBackups – Online Backups If you missed the earlier lectures, then go back and review the class notes...
Mar 30, 2009 | Microsoft, parents, software
Microsoft announced today that it is discontinuing its Encarta encyclopedia in all of its various incarnations. The DVDs will be off the market by June, existing subscriptions will stop getting updates later this year, and the MSN Encarta web sites will be turned off...
Mar 19, 2009 | Office, software
Some random troubleshooting notes. I don’t know why Word 2007 got cranky. My poor computer is working hard these days as I load it up with programs and services, so maybe it was my fault. A couple of days ago, Word developed three symptoms: it stopped opening when I...
Mar 18, 2009 | backup, Internet, software, web_services
Previously:BACKUPS – INTRODUCTIONBACKUPS – DATA vs. DRIVE IMAGEBACKUPS – EXTERNAL HARD DRIVESBACKUPS – SOFTWARE FOR DATA BACKUPS There are dozens of services to help you back up your data online. Some programs include built-in services for online backups of the...
