If you just bought a new computer and it has Windows 8, I’ll bet you miss Windows 7.  Maybe you even miss good ol’ Windows XP.  If so, you’re going to really like this – it’s a way to make your brand new Windows 8 computer look and feel like Windows 7 or XP.   [...] Read more »

Today I want to tell you about a really cool free service I discovered recently.  Yes, there are other sites that claim to do something “sort of” like this, but there really is no comparison for usability.  I’ll explain what I mean.  This service enables you to send and receive text messages right from your [...] Read more »

I’ve been getting email questions from clients about the recent security problems with Java.  I am going to use today’s blog post and podcast to set the record straight so you can make sure your computer is safe. What is Java?  Simply put, Java is a computer programming language.  One of its advantages is [...] Read more »

Two of the most common mistakes made by computer users, in terms of securing their online accounts: using weak passwords, and using the same password for many different logins.  I really hate to harp on this incessantly, but it really is important. With the password situation, we have conflicting ideals:  Everyone wants to be [...] Read more »

Recently I wrote about the advantages of using Gmail instead of the email account that is provided with your internet service.  That prompted a Podcast Voice Mail (727-386-9468, available 24/7) from my friend Nancy.  Nancy already uses email and has for quite a while, and now her Gmail inbox is absolutely loaded with emails.  She [...] Read more »

Every month, you pay some company to provide your internet service.  It might be Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, Adelphia, BrightHouse, or whatever your cable or phone or internet company might be.  One of the things they include in that monthly purchase is the use of an email account.  Don’t use it! It might not seem [...] Read more »

Today’s tip is directed to my blog readers and podcast listeners who are outside the US.  I don’t want you guys to feel left out!  As you know, in many non-US locations it is difficult to access certain websites and view some pretty popular online content.  One of those sites that is often blocked is [...] Read more »

Did you know that you might be able to increase your internet connection speed – just by replacing the ethernet cable?  It’s true! First of all, which cables are your ethernet cables? Your internet signal comes in on a cable that emerges from your wall.  It goes from there to the modem.  That cable [...] Read more »

About a year ago I found a great way to easily track everything I order online – whether it’s from Amazon, eBay, or really any online vendor.  As long as they provide a tracking number for their shipment to you, you can follow the progress and be notified for delivery of anything you order.  And [...] Read more »

You know how it goes – you’re reading email or Facebook and you click on a link and nothing happens.  Or you get an error message like “Internet Explorer cannot display this web page”.   It might seem natural to think that something is wrong with Internet Explorer (which may very well be true, but that’s [...] Read more »