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Irregularly posted tips, gleaned from all over the internet, for beginning and medium level computer and technology users. Feel free to subscribe to get these by email if you wish (below, right). Or,come to this site anytime. We update it about twice a month with new tips and links.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Send a Text Message with your Email Account

 You're sitting at your computer. You don't have a cell phone. But, you need to send someone a text message.  If you know what cell phone company the recipient uses, and their cell number, you can send them a text directly from your email to their cell. Here's how:


http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/send-sms-or-text-messages-to-cellular-phones/

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Free Computer Help?

Where can one find some free online computer help?

Here's a list of possibilities: http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Technical_Support/

As always, there's a bit of risk involved. After all, you're asking for advice and then doing it yourself. But, if you feel even a little competent, it might be worth asking for some assistance.

Of course, Google.com or Dogpile.com or other search engines can also be helpful. You can type in "how do I..." and then say whatever it is you're trying to figure out.

"How do I underline something in Word 2007"
"How do I update my Internet Explorer to the latest version?"
Etc.


Monday, November 14, 2011

I WANT OUT!

If you love Facebook and use it, you have no need to read this article.


If you are tired of Facebook or want "out" of it for some other reason, here's an article from WikiHow.com which tells you how in a step by step fashion.


Facebook makes it pretty easy to deactivate your account which will temporarily hide your information. However, if you want to permanently remove your information, the "permanent delete" option is much harder to find. This article will cover two easy ways to erase your Facebook account so you can quit Facebook forever.


http://www.wikihow.com/Permanently-Delete-a-Facebook-Account

Saturday, November 12, 2011

"Google It"

Wow- find out some excellent tips for using  Google to the max!


http://www.googleguide.com/


It's worth a bit of time on this site.


If you just want a list of "operators" you can use to make your Google searching more precise, then go to:
http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators_reference.html


Monday, November 7, 2011

More Email Tips!

Get organized: 7 ways to better sort, store, and search your email

A cluttered and unorganized mailbox can make it difficult to find the email you need. This messy situation can be remedied. Microsoft Outlook offers great tools that help you sort your email and organize your messages in meaningful, easy-to-control ways. Outlook can even help increase your efficiency and productivity. Whether you're using Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2003, you'll be better able to stay on top of your mail.

Read the full Microsoft article here: http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/email.aspx