In a desperate move to resolve account access issues, people are frequently trusting people they shouldn’t and providing too much private information.
Ask Leo: Will you help fix my account? My username & password are … Read More »
It seems every program you install these days wants to add an icon to the system tray – you know that area on the lower right of a Windows system?
Windows Observer: Manage Your System Tray Icons & Notifications Read More »
Windows 7 #1 in the world
I’ve been using Windows 7 since before the beta release.The fact that it has assumed the number one position is not news but how fast it got there is.
#1 Operating System In The World Read More »
There are many reasons you might want to locate a cell phone and track its movements. Perhaps you lost your phone and would like it back. You might be an anxious parent, a government agent, or you could be part of a group of friends who want to keep tabs during a night on the town. Whatever your reason for tracking a cell phone, there are several ways to go about doing it. Here’s the scoop on cell phone tracking…
Bob Rankin: How To Track or Locate a Cell Phone Read More »
Social media, online marketing guru and former colleague of mine Paul Gillin wailed recently on CIOs who have not picked up the social media gauntlet.
Enterprise CIO Forum: CIOs striking out on social media Read More »
If you’re a rather busy person like me, every single second you waste throws pennies down the drain. Those pennies gather up over a year, so making yourself more efficient at what you do on your computer should be at the top of your list. If you lose 2 cents for every second you lose and you waste 2 minutes of the day moving your mouse instead of pressing quick shortcut keys, that’s $864 every year you’ll never recover — almost one grand! Even if you don’t make money on your computer, think of how much time you can save to do other things like reading a book or playing ball with your kid that always complains about you being such a busy beaver.
Maketecheasier.com: 8 Useful Shortcut Keys Using The “Windows” Button [Windows 7] Read More »
Over the years I have used just about every email client there is, some out of curiosity, but I was always searching for one that was right for me. I think the first one I used in Windows was Outlook Express, which came bundled with Internet Explorer. I tried others, like Eudora, Netscape mail (remember those names from the past?) and many others I have long forgotten about.
Windows Talk: Customize Windows Live Hotmail Read More »
I’m not suggesting you stop drinking coffee – I would never deprive anyone of that life giving nectar! Heck, It’s a known fact that 95% of the tech world runs on Coffee (the other 5% substitutes alternate caffeinated beverages).
Dave’s Computer Tips: You should junk your Java! Read More »
It’s not uncommon to use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. What you may not realize is that you’re still using IE for other things.
Ask Leo: Can I remove Internet Explorer if I never use it? Read More »
I’ve been reading about the privacy mess surrounding Carrier IQ, a company that apparently supplies diagnostic software for cellphones, and am anxious about my privacy. I have an iPhone and Apple has variously said that they have it, that they don’t have it any more, and that they still have it but are going to remove the Carrier IQ utility. What’s the story and how can I disable it on my new iPhone 4s?
Ask Dave Taylor: Disable Carrier IQ Data Tracking On Your iPhone? Read More »