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Speaking Tech: Tips
A variety of tech and non-techs tips!
Send your tips for inclusion!
IM Tip : Use Jing from Techsmith to quickly capture snapshots or
video to share via IM http://bit.ly/JingL
Hardware Tips : New computers often only require a different cable
for your printer - not a new printer
Excel Tip : Ctrl-Home quickly returns you to the top of your worksheet.
Windows Tip: Drag a file to a printer icon on the desktop to print
quickly
Security Tip :Don't forget to keep your anti-virus up to date
Security Tip : Sunbelt Firewall (formerly Kerio) has a free personal
version that is great and Pro version too.
Green Tip : Unplug adapters and chargers when not in use. They waste
enrgy when detached from device. (via SpectraART)
PC Buying Tip : Invest in 64 bit if you can afford to for better
performance
Sanity Tip : Having a solid backup lets you sleep at night
SPAM Tip : Never reply to SPAM however tempting. It just validates
your email address.
Handy Site : Time Zone Converter http://www.onlineconversion.com/timezone.php
Reputable Password Recovery software by @Passware is avail at
http://www.lostpassword.com/ worth the money, beware of free ones
Windows Beginner Tip : Create a personal account to use instead of
Administrator. Only use Administrator to make system changes.
Social Media Tip: Watch who mentions or connects to you on
http://socialmention.com/
Twitter tools: Want to see how far your tweet went try Tweetreach at
http://tweetreach.com/
Website Tip: Show where your visitors are from on a map on your site
http://whos.amung.us/
Just for fun : You can read complete articles from the New York Times
and Wall Street Journal using Google News
Windows Tip :Ctl-PrtSc takes a snapshot copy of your whole screen for
pasting into any application. (via CamaroSS)
Windows Tip :Alt-PrtSc takes a snapshot copy of your current window
for pasting into any application. (via CamaroSS)
Facebook Tip : Remember to check the box next to Public when posting
events if you want your event to be searchable.
Hardware Tip : Always protect your equipment with a UPS to protect your
equipment - not a power strip
Branding Tip : Always use the same domain for your email address as
your website
Linked In Tip: Add your @mentions to Linked in by enabling Company
Buzz in Applications
Just for Fun: Find great recipes at www.foodtv.com
Windows Beginner Tip : Alt-Tab switches quickly between open applications
Get Involed : Go Outside - Build a House - http://www.habitat.org/
Security Tip : Close unwanted Popups using Alt-F4 instead of the X to
avoid being hijacked
Keyboarding 101 Tip : When filling out forms Shift-Tab goes back one box
Linked In Tip : If you own a business, don't forget to also add your
company profile by clicking Companies - Add Company
Fun Stuff : Have you ever heard of Easter Eggs? http://www.eeggs.com/
hint: not the kind you eat!
Great Free Apps: Thunderbird is a great open source email program
http://www.mozilla.org/
Twitter Beginner tips: It is polite to thank someone publicly using
an @reply if they ReTweet you
Buying a computer tip: Test monitors for size, shape, glare, comfort
before you buy
Just for fun : Watch tv and movies online at www.hulu.com and www.joost.com
Green tip : Keep your printer & other peripherals off or in sleep
mode unless you need it to save electricity
Windows tip : If people share a computer they should each have their
own username and settings
Hardware tip: Dust is bad for your computer over time, keep it clean
and don't block the fan
Just for fun : Scan in your old pictures to preserve them (and don't
forget to backup digital pics to CD/DVD just in caae)
Email tip : Use bcc instead of cc for most non-business mail. This
prevents unintended sharing of email addresses.
Printing Tip : Some printer manufacturers offer special photo inks to
enhance your picture printing.
Email tip : Instead of forwarding mail with all the addresses in it,
highlight the part you want to send and copy/paste in a new mail.
Buying a new computer : When changing systems, sometimes your old
apps will not work with the new OS or CPU. Check before you buy.
Printing Tip : Many printer drivers have a Draft mode that you can
use to save ink before printing your finalalized copy. (via WPToner)
Buying a new computer : If you only need more drive space, consider
adding an external drive instead.
Security tip : Update your antivirus daily
Green tip : Recycle used toner and ink cartridges. Don't feed the
landfill (via WPToner)
Browser tip : Firefox has many addons to customize and add functions
- one is Pacman!
Linked In Tip : Supress empty sections of your profile - go to
Profile - Edit Public Profile Settings - uncheck sections to supress
- then save
Do Good : Connecting people to causes : http://dogoodchannel.com/ The
Do Good Channel
   
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