Long-time reader Chet Norris wrote to ask aout a couple problems he was having:
Hi Terry 2 questions for the price of one if I may. 1.When I try to copy ‘my pictures’ to a CD they come out as addresses or locations instead of pics. I don’t know if that’s normal [...]
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Copying Pictures Only Makes Shortcuts
Sunday, November 15th, 2009Posted in Computer Tips, Operating Systems, Terry's Computer Tips, Windows | No Comments »
Home Networking Basics
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Why should I network the computers in my home?
Convenience, so you can share files and/or printers and/or the Internet connection
Backup, so you can copy critical data files (e.g., your Quicken data) to the other machine for backup
Computer access, so you can surf the Web while your spouse or kids are doing email or playing games
Basic [...]
Posted in Cable Internet, Computer Tips, Dialup Service, HowTo, Networking, Operating Systems, Terry's Computer Tips, Tips | No Comments »
Eee PC History
Sunday, November 4th, 2007Forbes has a nice Eee PC article on the history behind the new product from Asus. Chairman Jonney Shih was looking for a new growth product for Asus – well, he found it!
Whether you’re a road warrior wanting to stay in touch, a computer newbie wanting a simple way to get to the [...]
Posted in Computer Buying Tips, Computer Tips, Eee PC, Email, Notebook, Novice, Operating Systems, Road Warrior, Sub Notebook, UMPC, Web Browsing | No Comments »
Buy Windows XP or Wait for Vista?
Friday, October 27th, 2006This Christmas season, computer buyers will be forced into a choice. Unfortunately, one of the two choices is “waiting.”
Just like the introduction of Windows XP in 2001, Windows Vista will miss the Christmas season, at least in the consumer versions. Although Microsoft is scheduled to release business versions of Windows Vista to manufacturers [...]
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