27th October 2008
Has a geek girl got the hots for you? If she does, it’s easy to tell—if you know what to look for. Here are four signs that cute, smart girl over there with the rockin’ laptop and the mad SEO skills is totally into you.
She tells everyone your ...
27th October 2008
Tired of wading through spam every time you check your mail? You’re not alone. Every day, millions of people receive large volumes of unwanted and even fraudulent emails. Here are a few things you can do about it.
Don’t reply to spam emails. So...
27th October 2008
Think you’re safe in an office job? Think again. More workers are injured using a computer than any other workplace tool. Here are a few tips for keeping your body healthy in the office.
Get an ergonomic chair. Look for one that keeps your arms at...
27th October 2008
Open Source programs may be developed, improved and maintained by a community of programmers, but its programs can be useful to computer users of all levels. There are thousands of Open Source programs you can use to do just about anything on your comput...
27th October 2008
Need a place to host your website? If you’re looking, chances are you’ve come upon offers for free website hosting. However, there are definite drawbacks to using a free hosting service.
Other people’s ads will be on your space. Many free ho...
23rd October 2008
Information products are a great way to make money online. But not every information product is created equally. Here are six tips to creating information products that are online success stories.
Know your formats. There are several different ways yo...
23rd October 2008
VoIP—or “Voice-Over Internet Protocol”—is a program that allows people to rout their phone calls over their Internet connection. This allows people to save a great deal of money on their phone bill—but it also has its drawbacks.
The Pros
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07th July 2008
If a crook gets hold of your password, he can get access to your entire life. Although no password is completely safe, there are ways to create passwords that will be difficult to crack. Here are a few steps to take if you want to create a safer, more se...
07th July 2008
Laptops can be quite expensive—and you’ll want to make sure yours lasts as long as possible. Here are a few tips to keep your laptop in great shape for years to come.
Keep food and beverages away from your laptop. If you spill a drink on your keyb...
07th July 2008
Here are just a few ways your employer can keep an eye on your online activities at work.
By reading your email. Some employers monitor your work email and even your personal email accounts when you use them from a work computer.
By tracing your k...
07th July 2008
If you want to prevent adware from being installed on your computer—or think you may already have it installed—here are a few tips.
Download freeware sparingly. Many adware programs are bundled in “freeware,” or programs available for free dow...
06th July 2008
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell when your computer is infected with a virus. If you suspect your computer is infected, here’s what to do.
Disconnect your computer. If your computer is connected to the Internet, the virus may send information abou...
04th July 2008
So – you think you know all there is about computers? There are a lot of popular misconceptions about the machines we live with, work with and play with. So perhaps you might not know your PC as well as you think.
Here are some of the popular myths ...
03rd July 2008
Here are a few ways your online activities can be watched—and here are some steps you can take to maintain your privacy.
Websites collect personal information. Some websites will ask you to register, and others place small files called “cookies” ...
03rd July 2008
Computers must be properly maintained to keep in top shape. Here are seven things you should do on a regular basis to keep yours running smoothly.
Clear out your files. Check your TEMP and RECENT folders for files to delete. Clear your cache and empt...
