Need a break from the Holiday cheer? Checkout the “Everything is Terrible” website. http://www.everythingisterrible.com/ Where their motto is “If Everything is Terrible, then nothing is”. This is a great collection of quirky and funny offbeat videos clips. What’s even funnier is that much of the EIT collection showcases stuff we use to think was cool! Here’s one I … [Read more...] about Everything is Terrible
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Shared Calendar in Outlook
If you use the TAS advanced email service (on the Exchange email server) you can setup a shared calender for your organization using Outlook. For example, you can setup a company calendar to post events that everyone in your organization can see. But you can still keep your personal calendar in Outlook that only you can see. Here's how to setup a shared company calendar in … [Read more...] about Shared Calendar in Outlook
An Online Makeover
I gave my Biology Of Technology (BOT) blog a makeover. I recently was in a session with other business owners and we did a very constructive review of each other’s website. This change was a result of feedback from this meeting. As we approach the end of the year and the decade, now is a great time to update your online persona. Click Here and drop me a line if you are … [Read more...] about An Online Makeover
And Now A WARNING About New Facebook Privacy
Your Facebook pictures and videos you thought that only your FB friends could see might be open to more people with the new FB privacy settings. A LOT MORE PEOPLE! Recently all FB users upon logging in were re-directed to the new privacy screen. Most just accepted the defaults that were presented which looked something like this: But Now the Warning You Were NOT … [Read more...] about And Now A WARNING About New Facebook Privacy
PC Memory Upgrade
If you PC is sluggish it moy need more RAM (Random Access Memory), but not necessarily more hard disk (HD) space. It is a common misconception to confuse these terms since techies use the word “memory” to describe both RAM and HD space. But before you run over your friendly neighborhood geek for confusing you with misleading terms, here’s an easy way to understand the two … [Read more...] about PC Memory Upgrade
AVG Anti-virus 9 Update
If you use the free AVG anti-virus program you should update to version 9. Hey, it's a awesome free program so some manual maintenance should be expected. Here are the instructions for upgrading to AVG 9. Close Everything (Browser, Email, etc) Make sure you are connected to the Internet Go the the following website and click Download … [Read more...] about AVG Anti-virus 9 Update
Size Matter for MS Outlook
Here are some simple tips to help you manage your Outlook file size thus improving your PCs performance. How big is my Outlook? To see the size of your Outlook folders: • Select Tools | Mailbox Cleanup… from the menu. • Click View Mailbox Size…. • Click Close (two times) to close the mailbox size view again. Get rid of the big ones first In your Folder List Click on … [Read more...] about Size Matter for MS Outlook
The Colbert Report – Windows 7 Whopper
Stephen Colbert takes on Burger King, the Whopper, and the Windows 7 promotion in Japan. As he insinuates, what other BIG fast-food chain could support the MAC. Enjoy... … [Read more...] about The Colbert Report – Windows 7 Whopper
The Real Reason for Email
Here's a video showing the real reason email was invented. I wish our pets could attack SPAM like this! Thanks to my Facebook friend Debbie Burgamy for posting this! … [Read more...] about The Real Reason for Email
Geek Gifts
Everyone has at least one geek in their life. You know - the one you call when your PC does something weird. But what do you do to stop the guilt when you pick-up the phone to call your nerd buddy for tech support the next time you have a PC crash. Especially since you haven’t spoke to him or her since the last time your PC needed some tech TLC. Here’s a solution to your … [Read more...] about Geek Gifts
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