Every so often, I snap a picture of my Windows computer desktop. That may seem weird and dismissible, but I have a valid justification. Not only that, every so often I have to remind myself to do it.
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February 20, 2013The Desktop ScreenshotJanuary 28, 2013Adios, Optical DiscI think the time has come to kiss the optical disc goodbye. January 16, 2013Blast From the Keyboard PastThe original IBM PC keyboard was a poor cousin to today’s monster, aircraft carrier-sized keyboards. The pitiful thing had only 83 keys. That seems like way too many, but keep in mind that the typical HDTV remote has about 90 buttons. It puts things in perspective. January 20, 2012Corporate MeFor the first time ever, I’m working for a company that has an Exchange server, uses Outlook, and is pretty much that Corporate Windows thing. It’s a different world. January 13, 2012Print NowJust a quick one for you today: When you’re ready to print, print. Don’t wait. The document isn’t going to season itself in your computer. It’s not wine. There’s no point in delay; print now.
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September 19, 2011Computer Woes on my PCYes, it happens to me: Occasionally my computer dies. And, yes, even I whip out a copy of my own book, Troubleshooting & Maintaining Your PC All-In-One For Dummies to look up an answer. July 18, 2011An External Backup Drive That Pleases MeBrace yourself: I’ve found a product that I really, really like. June 15, 2011Sharing Files with DropBoxPerhaps the best way I’ve found to share files between computers is to use the handy, simple, and wonderful DropBox. May 6, 2011The PC BoneThe monitor bone is connected to the console bone. October 15, 2010Roll Your Own Windows Recovery DiscYour PC should have come with a Windows disc. The best disc is the installation disc. The next best disc is a recovery disc. The least best disc is no disc at all. Even when you find yourself in that least-best situation, all hope isn’t lost. It’s possible in Windows 7 and in Windows Vista to create a Windows Recovery Disc. In fact, it’s stupidly simple. |
