Yup! Now I’m here

Those of you that have been reading Windows Fanatics probably already know me from my “Housekeeping” posts over the last couple of years.

I have decided to join in on the blogging going on around here, so here I am.

For those that don’t know me, I have been involved with computers for about 18 years, focusing on hardware as well as software. When Microsoft wanted beta testers for Windows 98 I was one of the “chosen!” Since that time I have been involved with the beta testing of Windows ME, XP and to some extent Vista. I have seen good and bad in all of these operating systems, but being an optimist I have made the best of all of them. At this time I am running XP on two of my computers and Vista on one of them. Until all of the hardware and software issues with Vista have been smoothed out this is the best of both worlds for me. There are still some things I cannot do on my Vista machine that I can do on my XP box.

Much of my time now is spent teaching folks how to use particular software and how to organize their files and folders. This is still a huge issue as there are still folks out there that will give you a blank stare when you say the word “folder.” I also perform some maintenance and upgrades on clients computers. At the present time I am putting together a hard copy newsletter for a national organization using Microsoft Publisher. Having never used that proram in the past it has taken a bit of time getting to the downhill side of the learning curve.

I have written for Windows Fanatics off and on for a few years. I tend to focus on file management, maintenance of software and a few tips and tricks here and there. I have learned as much if not more from readers as they have from me.

Hopefully you will find my posts helpful and maybe we can even share a laugh now and then.

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