One topic we have not explored in this series is inter-generation communication in the Internet age. The transfer from using pens, pencils, paper and snail mail to a keyboard and instant messaging has brought the beginnings of a new written form of the language, but it’s not TEOTWAWKI. Many seniors probably has seen the acronym [...]
When you open Outlook Express, by default, it opens with a home page (similar to the way Internet Explorer always opens to the same page). A lot of you Outlook Express users probably just click your inbox right away and could not be bothered with the links on this home page. I use Outlook Express [...]
When you open Word 2002, you might notice the Task Pane that is off to the side. As the name implies, it is basically a list of common tasks that are often performed in Word such as opening a new document, opening an existing document, and so on. You can click the “x” in the [...]
I do a holiday letter every year and send it to friends so they know what’s happening with my family and I ask them about theirs. Though addressing the envelopes and such is a pain, I enjoy doing the letter and adding a wallet-sized photo of my kids to show them off. To print nine [...]
In my job as a systems support engineer, rarely does a day go by that I don’t have to deal with the effects of adware, spyware, viruses or other digital diseases; consequently, clients often ask me what they can do to protect themselves against these threats and annoyances. I give them my seven-step approach to [...]
Face it, Register.com is not really known for any services outside of domain name registration. Well, that might all soon change as it rolls out its new data backup service.
One of the great adventures in growing up with rock ‘n’ roll is the impact it has had on our culture. Certain groups, such as the Grateful Dead, have devoted followers who not only listen to their music, but also live it. Today’s Family First site is one that us older kids can read, and [...]
Auctions are all the rage - especially this time of year. We’re all looking for a bargain or two before the Holiday season goes into full swing. eBay, of course, leads the pack - but Yahoo! Auctions is not to be overlooked. Which one do I use? Well, since I goofed and forgot to log [...]
There’s a Game Invasion going on, but before I post my review of a newly-acquired Nintendo DS, I thought I’d tease you to this tiny tidbit. Remember your first Rubik’s Cube? I got one in my stocking when I was a kid - ultimately had to switch the stickers around in order to “solve” the [...]
Lewis and Clark, Christopher Columbus, and Marco Polo are individuals that we think of when it comes to exploring. Their travels were undoubtedly mesmerizing, and the stories they had to tell must have been unparalleled. The sights, the sounds, and the culture that they witnessed surely had an effect on their lives. Fast-forward to our [...]
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