Hello, I’m not a Mac and I’m not a PC
On 2009/04/24
The Help Desk by Richard Frisch
Apple gets in Microsoft’s face
Apple began the “Get a Mac” advertising campaign in 2006. The US versions of Apples ads begin with the hip looking guy saying, “Hello, I’m a Mac.” The frumpy looking [...]
RealWorld Paint.COM is a free image editor for Windows
On 2009/04/23
Okay, the application’s name could be better, but the application is a neat drawing and image editing tool.
It works with all modern versions of Windows (2000 to 7). RealWorld Paint.COM can use most Adobe Photoshop plug-ins. And its free.
Get your copy here.
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack 3
On 2009/04/23
Microsoft has released an updated version of the Office Compatibility Pack. The Pack allows users of Office versions 2003 or XP (AKA 2002) to open, edit and save files in the Office 2007 file formats. This applies to Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Reopen a closed tab
On 2009/04/22
We live in our browsers today. Well, I do. Sometimes we close a tab and wish we hadn’t.
Here are keyboard and mouse shortcuts to reopen a closed tab for popular browsers. Sorry Safari fans, no shortcuts.
Browser
Keyboard shortcut
Mouse action
Firefox 3
Ctrl+Shift+T
Right [...]
The end of TV – cutting the cable
On 2009/04/15
Technology changes, always.
Frisch’s third law
Cable and satellite TV began to replace broadcast television over 30 years ago. Internet video will replace cable and satellite TV, soon and in much less time.
What is a cable company president to do?
If I ran the cable company, I would [...]
My very first blog post, The Curse of the New Computer, written four years ago, recounts my experience replacing a failed computer. I cursed Gates to an eternity of installing Microsoft software. Surely, no one who had experienced the frustrations of what Microsoft wrought and ran the company would allow it to [...]
Gmail now lets us insert images into our email
On 2009/04/10
Gmail added a new feature, Inserting images, to its Labs, a place for testing out ideas. You can now place images into your email rather than attaching them. You first need to enable this feature in your Gmail or Google for Apps mail settings..
Click on the Settings link in the Gmail menu, along the [...]
DropBox – file synchronization done well
On 2009/04/08
DropBox is a file service that lets you keep files synchronized effortlessly on multiple computers, locally or remotely.
It works extremely well. It works with Windows, Macs and Linux operating systems. You can even access your files from a remote computer by signing into your account via a web browser, such as [...]
Microsoft Word – Precise ruler adjustments
On 2009/04/07
Windows versions – XP, 2002, 2003, 2007 Mac versions – 2004, 2008
Word can display both horizontal and vertical rulers that let you set indents, margins and tabs. They help you visualize where you are on the page. Did you know there is hidden method to precisely change indents, margins and tabs with your mouse?
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Imagine the benefits of better batteries
On 2009/04/03
Ever increasing mobility is a consistent trend in technology. Mobile devices all rely on rechargeable batteries for their wireless/cordless use. Cell phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, and camcorders are some of the more popular electronic devices we carry around today. At home and in the office, we use remote controls, wireless keyboards, wireless [...]
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