First: HTTPS:// HTTP:// . Do you see the difference? Of course, one has an S at the end, the other does not. The S stands for secure. All you have to remember is: it stands for your security. SSL or Secure Sockets Layer was first established by Netscape and is the web standard for exchanging sensitive information between… Read More »
I’m not so sure what to think about Windows 8. It looks to me like a cell phone run amok. The big rectangular buttons on the desktop do nothing for me, but they may be really cool for the Starbuck’s generation. I’m out of the loop. One thing for sure, Windows 8 won’t look (by default) like any… Read More »
USB flash drives are convenient for storing data either for backup purposes or data you need to carry with you when your travel. USB flash drives are safe storage devices because they are so durable. With a little care, flash drives can last for years and years. Here are some suggestions for you to help you keep your… Read More »
Microsoft doesn’t give much stuff away for free. But they do offer a free E-book. It’s very short. It is called “What You Can Do Before You Call Tech Support”. If you’re new to Windows 7 or if you’re having some problems with Windows 7, this e-book may help you. It will provide you with suggestions on how… Read More »
There are many programs which claim to keep your other programs up-to-date. But we are sticklers for not having a bunch of programs running in the background. The software updaters we’ve tried are all programs-running-in-the-background-all-the-time-soaking-up-resources kind of programs. So what’s a person to do? Manually go through all the programs and see which needs to be updated? Or… Read More »
Shrink your digital photos automatically Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32/64bit) Freeware image resizer – and a great one too! Today’s digital cameras produce high-quality photos to be sure. But these high-resolution images can be 5, 10, 15, or even 20 MB in size. This is great if you’re planning on printing your photos – but… Read More »