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Peter's Tech Tips: Good junk
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. I admit I am a pack rat. I don’t easily throw things away because I always consider a future use, perhaps ten years down the line. Some of my favorites include the usual pieces of 2x4’s, washers, brackets, boxes, tubing, etc. The ones I use more often are cleaner’s wire hangers and I love the fake plastic credit cards or expired hotel room card keys. The plastic cards are always han...
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Peter's Tech Tips: Do you need a new computer?
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. Do you need a new computer? I have been asked this question many times by friends with different levels of computer experience and user habits. I always respond back with a question: “what do use your computer for? In general, the most likely answer is that you probably do not need a new computer, but let’s dig a little deeper. The newer programs however are increasingly power hungr...
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Peter's Tech Tips: GOOG 411 and MS 411
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. GOOG 411 and MS 411. Besides the fact that the telephone companies charge you for 411 calls, their service is not always flawless. Fortunately there is a better (and cheaper) way to find phone numbers and get connected. These are very convenient when you are driving and don't want to fiddle around dialing or jotting down phone numbers. GOOG 411 or 800-466-4411. MS 411 or 800-885-5411.
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Peter's Tech Tips: November 2009
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. 8220;CLEAN” YOUR NEW (and old) COMPUTER. This is of course a major nuisance for more than one reason. First, these programs use up valuable space on your hard disk, some of their components may load into your working memory and many times they keep on giving you nagging reminders to sign up or buy the licensed version of the software that you don't even need. I have been asked this ...
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Peter's Tech Tips: “CLEAN” YOUR NEW (and old) COMPUTER
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. 8220;CLEAN” YOUR NEW (and old) COMPUTER. This is of course a major nuisance for more than one reason. First, these programs use up valuable space on your hard disk, some of their components may load into your working memory and many times they keep on giving you nagging reminders to sign up or buy the licensed version of the software that you don't even need. Subscribe to: Post Comm...
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Peter's Tech Tips: December 2008
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Monday, December 29, 2008. Speed up your PC. A friend brought his laptop over and asked me to check it out because it was too slow. His computer was 5-6 years old and was full of junk, unnecessary start-up items and other resource hungry things. There are many things that you can do to speed up your PC. Call or email peter@ligeti.com or 408-528-8422. 8220;CLEAN” YOUR NEW (and old) COMPUTER. Uninstall everything...
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Peter's Tech Tips: Viruses, Spyware, Physhing and Cookies
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. Viruses, Spyware, Physhing and Cookies. There are all kinds of nasty threats are lurking on the Internet that can spoil your day, not speaking about screwing up your computer or robbing your bank account. The easiest to deal with is Phishing. Fortunately it is the easiest threat to fight: don't respond to emails that don't look 110% safe. There are many good tools to kill Spyware...
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Peter's Tech Tips: Organize and back up your data
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. Organize and back up your data. Knowing where your data is on your computer is extremely important for at least two reasons:. 1 - You will find it much easier to find and handle your own information, financial data, photos, music and other files. 2- Backing up your data (which you should do regularly) is going to be a snap. It is never too late to reorganize your PC even if you alre...
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Peter's Tech Tips: What and where is my ID and Password?
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Easy to implement tech tips for the non-power user. You will be surprised how much you can do. Saturday, November 14, 2009. What and where is my ID and Password? Maintaining strong online identifications and passwords is the first line of defense in preventing ID theft and potentially a nightmare to clean your credit, get new credit cards, etc. Strong" means that your ID and password cannot be easily guessed and compromised. You should have different ID's and passwords for each of your important sites.
