The Computer Tutor

The Computer Tutor

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  • More cool websites
    Enough Windows 10 nonsense – let’s have some fun with some great websites!   Every few months I do a blog and podcast about some interesting websites I’ve come across. There’s no exact criteria for what makes the list. I just look for ones I find interesting, entertaining, or educational.   FotoJet www.FotoJet.com If [...] Read more »
    15 min
  • Josh Quade – Wild Duluth 50k ultramarathon
    Josh Quade lives in St Joseph, Minnesota. On October 17, 2015 he ran the Wild Duluth 50k in Duluth, Minnesota and became an ultramarathon finisher. Congratulations Josh!
    Fun fact: Josh started this race with a sore foot due to a previous injury, but he only found out later on that he ran the whole 50k with stress fractures in his foot.
    The Ultrafinishers podcast is 100% listener supported - if you'd like to help, just go to ultrafinishers.com/support to become a patron.
    32 min
  • Microsoft’s newest tactic for force-feeding Windows 10
    With an announcement this past week, Microsoft made sure that millions of unsuspecting Windows 7 and Windows 8 users will be surprised to find their computer “upgraded” to Windows 10. You can stop it, though.   What Microsoft announced is that they are now going to re-categorize the Windows 10 “upgrade” as a Recommended update. [...] Read more »
    9 min
  • Jeff Martin – Snowdrop 55 hour ultramarathon
    Jeff Martin lives in Spring, Texas. On December 30, 2015 he did his first ultra by going 100 miles at the Snowdrop 55 hour ultramarathon. Congratulations Jeff!
    Fun fact: In training for this race, Jeff did an overnight 40-mile run - on a treadmill.
    Jeff's favorite running-related book is Feed Zone Portables: A Cookbook of On-the-Go Food for Athletes
    The Ultrafinishers podcast is 100% listener supported. If you like what you hear, you're invited to become a patron at ultrafinishers.com/support.
    1 hr 7 min
  • A little program that I now can’t live without
    I love little pieces of software that focus on a single problem and solve it efficiently. A while back I found something that does this, and now I use it every day. In fact, if it’s turned off for some reason, I notice the difference almost immediately. And it’s free.   Here’s the problem: [...] Read more »
    9 min
  • Justin Spohn – Deception Pass 50k ultramarathon
    Justin Spohn lives in Portland, Oregon. On December 12, 2015 he finished the Deception Pass 50k ultramarathon and became an ultrafinisher. Congratulations Justin!
    Fun fact: Once while on a training run in the woods, a squirrel fell out of a tree and landed on Justin's head. Neither party was injured.
    Justin's favorite book on running: Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek
    The Ultrafinishers podcast is 100% listener supported. If you like the podcast, you are invited to become a patron.
    1 hr 4 min
  • How to rename 1000 images in 32 seconds or less
    You just got back from the trip of a lifetime. For some people that would be a cruise to Alaska, for others it might be a guided tour through the Holy Land of Israel, and for some it could be visiting some of the old castles of Ireland. Personally, I would enjoy any of them. [...] Read more »
    9 min
  • Chateau Mangaroo – JFK 50 mile ultramarathon
    Chateau Mangaroo lives in Arlington, Virginia. On November 21, 2015 she completed the JFK 50 mile race and became an ultramarathon finisher. Congratulations Chateau!
    Fun fact: We all have different motivations to get us through a race. For Chateau, she was looking forward to getting to the mile 38 aid station, which offered a special fuel for the runners - red velvet cake!
    Chateau's favorite running movie:
    McFarland, USA
    Thanks to PA Sports Lens for permission to use some of their photos from this race.
    Ultrafinishers is 100% listener supported. If you like what you hear, we invite you to become a patron.
    42 min
  • The magical CTRL key in Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Word does so much more than any of us can imagine. I could probably create a whole blog just on MS Word tips and tricks. Today, I’ll show you some of the cool things you can do in Word by using the CTRL key in combination with some other keys.   The Control [...] Read more »
    9 min
  • Liysa Mendels – Staten Island Greenbelt 50k ultramarathon
    Liysa Mendels lives in New York City. On December 5, 2015 she finished the Staten Island Greenbelt 50k and became an ultramarathon finisher. Congratulations Liysa!
    Fun fact: Liysa benefited from joining a local group called the November Project, a free fitness movement that has groups in cities all over North America. Runners from all levels are welcome and you can get more details at November-Project.com.
    Liysa's favorite running movie:
    Unbreakable: the Western States 100
    Liysa's most recent podcast listens:
    The Moth, 99% Invisible, Limetown
    The Ultrafinishers podcast is completely listener supported. If you would like to help, you can do so at ultrafinishers.com/support.
    52 min

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