http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Computer-Tips-blog.html Welcome to the PC Novices Blog! This keeps you up-to-date on new PC Tips plus Computers and Seniors. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing! Be sure to click on the orange button to the left. en-us Computer Repair Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:53:57 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:53:57 GMT computertroublesolver.com http://www.computertroublesolver.com/index.html Computer Repair, Help, and Computer Novice Guide. This guide has been created to provide free help for the PC novice, with computer help and other tips for Seniors, and humor! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:53:57 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Common-Interests-Seniors.html Common-Interests-Seniors. We have a broad range of common interests. This section of the website is dedicated to helping you to find people with similar interests, such as remember-when ideas, retirement projects, clubs and websites for common interests. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:43:37 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Computers-for-Seniors.html Computers-for-Seniors webpage is not only designed for computer novies, but specifically for Seniors. There are numerous computers and other devices that make it easier for visual challenges, possibly hearing challenges. There is also an emphasis on just making it easier to use. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:27:40 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Interesting-Stuff.html Interesting-Stuff, things of interest, cool stuff Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:02:11 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Humor.html There is all kinds of humor! I get jokes in my e-mail every day, and I also find funny stuff on the internet. So. i'm including some on my website. If you see something really funny, send it to me to be included! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:14 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Network-Basics.html Network Basics covers a brief overview of components needed for home and small business networks, and fundamental knowledge of what they look like, and how you use them. After you understand the basics, then you should be ready for network troubleshooting. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:54:55 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Introduction-to-Computers.html When I was teaching Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:09:00 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/PC-Drawing.html You can draw (or paint) on a PC! It is fun, but not quite like doing it with a pencil!* I learned by trial and error using Microsoft paint, that comes with your PC. I learned to draw circles, boxes, and the freehand (with a mouse). Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:39:15 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Classic-Cars.html Classic-Cars, restored cars, muscle cars, vintage autos Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:58:16 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Format-Reload-XP.html Format-Reload-XP, re-install XP, install, reload xp c drive, Windows XP Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:22:19 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Troubleshooting.html Troubleshooting, This website is designed for PC Novices to be able to perform simple problem solving and computer repair. You do not need any computer training or PC skills. These steps are to help you save costs by Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:21:27 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Boating-Fishing.html Boating-Fishing: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:30:13 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Model-Planes.html Model-Planes, remote control aeroplane, hobby shop, remote control Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:58:39 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Hobbies-on-PC.html Computers and hobbies are compatible. I do not mean that your hobby may have anything to do with a computer, other than as a tool to help you with your hobby. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:55:04 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Video-Cards.html Video-Cards: Occasionally, customers want to update their video card, for better video resolution. So I've included the following information, that may be helpful. There is a lot more to know than just this, so I've included some links for in-depth study, if you are so inclined! Updating Video is one of the most complex technical operations that most coputer professionals have to tackle! After looking this over, I think you'll see why! Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:12:36 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Zeus-Trojan.html Zeus Trojan is malware that is designed to steal banking infoormation using keystroke logging. Zeus is spread from iinfected werbsites, that will infect your PC if you visit their website(drive-by download) and phishing schemes. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:08:21 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Inspirational.html From around the web you can get many types of pictures, videos, music and even e-books that are Inspirational. They can provoke deep thought, and/or appreciation. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:54 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Backup-Plan.html Backup-Plan for your data is essential in the event of a computer failure, accidental erasure, or even a fire or other disaster that might destroy this valuable information. If your computer is used for business, your risk of loss is even greater than for your home Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:10 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/PC-No-Power.html PC-No-Power: A simple way to check for power is to use a lamp or radio as a test device. Plug a lamp into your surge suppressor (if you are using one). Plug in the same socket as the PC was plugged. If lamp lights, we need to keep looking. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:44:35 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Slow-Computer.html As a computer professional, many of my calls are for a Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:11:58 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Humor-Medical.html Humor-Medical, doctor jokes, cartoons, nurses Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:06:14 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Phishing-Scams.html Phishing-Scams: The Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:43:34 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Tablets.html Since Apple launched the iPad, everyone's been clamoring for viable competitors to the great tablet device. Customers want choices, and manufacturers want their slice of the booming tablet market. Now, with the introduction of the $199 Amazon Kindle Fire and the $249 Barnes and Noble Nook Color-2, it's a whole new ballgame! Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:47:30 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Disk-Cleanup.html Disk-Cleanup - Microsoft has provided a utility that helps you clean out unnecessary files. This is a good starting point for fixing slow computers. If you haven’t done this, then there is probably a lot of space you can free up. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:50:36 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Create-Slideshow.html Create-Slideshow, slideshow, slideshow with music, picture slideshow Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:11:20 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Microsoft-Security-Essentials.html Microsoft-Security-Essentials is one of the better Virus and Malware protections available, and it is Free! Microsoft has a highly profitable business, and normally charges a pretty high price for their software. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:50 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Humor-Conservative.html Humor-Conservative, jokes, cartoons, political Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:38:57 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Protect-Your-Money.html Your computer and your money are closely tied. When I say computer, I am including your Tablet, cellphone and your desktops and laptops. These Money-Protecting tips come from different sources, and I give you links directly to the best source. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:10:44 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Humor-Seniors.html Senior humor that reminds us of the old days, or just makes my aches and pains of aging funny! Such as: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:47:39 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Outlook-Express-Saving-Pictures.html Outlook-Express-Saving-Pictures - Sometimes you get a group of pictures in an e-mail, and you want to save some, and then look at them later, or to forward to other people. And after awhile, you have a lot of emails with pictures, that you have to hunt through to find the ones you want! Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:36:30 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Social-Networks.html We think of Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Linkedlin as social networks. But social networks goes back to kindergarden, grade school and high school too! Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:28:50 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Default-Programs.html file-associations-in-Vista, File Associations are used to determine which program you want to use to open particular file types. Windows has a default setup for most commonly used file types, but you may wish to change these (defaults). For example: you may wish to open JPG files with your picture editor (Microsoft Picture-It!, or Adobe Photoshop Essentials). You would use this procedure to do this. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:01:12 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Computer-Games-Children.html Computer-Games-Children: Finding good free games is not easy! Many of the websites with free games will infect your computer! So, I'm going to start off with CNET downloads, as my experience has been that I have not seen any infections from their website. They also have ratings on these free games, in terms of popularity, etc. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:35:59 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Identity-Theft.html Identity-Theft, phishing, computer fraud, fraud protection Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:14:26 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Computer-Security.html Computer-Security should include protection against: Viruses, Malware and Hackers. We will discuss security needed for each user type. Spam Network Protection Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:55:04 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/iPad.html iPad, e-reader, Apple iPad, tablet PC Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:12:06 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Safe-Mode.html The purpose of Safe Mode is to help troubleshoot computer problems by operating with a bare minimum of drivers and Windows components. This page covers uses of safe mode, and how to get there. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:47:54 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Desktop-Publishing.html Desktop-Publishing - is using a computer and software to combine text and graphics to produce documents such as greeting cards newsletters, brochures, books, etc. It typically includes Graphic Design - which uses a combination text and graphics to convey an effective message. Can include logos, graphics, greeting cards, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of visual communication. You can also create visual communication for e-mail and other electronic communication, such as websites, videos (in facebook or Youtube). Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:04:43 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Video-Connections.html Video connections are needed to connect your monitor (or TV!) to your computer. The DB-15 is the old standard, but now there are a number of alternatives! This page is designed to give you a quick overview of your choices. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:43:18 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Cell-Phone.html The wireless phone is so cool (Hot!) that millions of Americans have given up their Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:38:50 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Internet-TV.html Internet-TV, is also known as TV online, movies online, or streaming video Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:55:45 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/TV-as-Monitor.html Using a TV-as-monitor allows you to: use your computer/workstation becomes an entertainment center, Convergence of internet-Television-Videos from Youtube.TV screens are normally larger, and can enhance viewing Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:54:46 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Software.html Software is a broad category. It covers the operating systems (Windows, Apple OSX, Unix, Linux, etc). It also includes Application Programs, such as Microsoft Office, graphics programs such as Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, etc. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:07:26 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Monitors.html The quality of your monitor strongly influences your experience with your computer. I still prefer my desktop computer, mostly because of my monitor(s)! Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:56:35 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Computer-Games-Adults.html There are thousands of computer games for adults.Some are free, but finding free games, that are free of viruses and malware, is a major challenge! This page is designed to help you to find good games, from safe sites. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:01:43 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Games-for-Serious-Gamers.html Games-for-Serious-Gamers, online games, free games Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:43:15 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Genealogy.html Hobbyist genealogists typically pursue their own ancestry and that of their spouses. Professional genealogists may also conduct research for others, publish books on genealogical methods, teach, or work for companies that provide software or online databases. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:52:29 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Keep-Computer-Cool.html Keep-Computer-Cool:Heat, can destroy your computer. Today's computers have built-in cooling fans that keep the computer from overheating during normal use. If your computer's cooling fan malfunctions, the computer will overheat and cause irreparable damage. Keeping the computer fan in tiptop shape is fairly easy. Just follow these simple steps: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:30:03 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Upgrade-Old-Computer.html Upgrade-Old-Computer is a more complex discussion, as the first step to consider your existing motherboard and processor. If the motherboard is too old, then upgrading would not be cost effective. This web page is designed to help you decide the most cost effective thing to do, that is upgrade or buy new! Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:44:58 GMT http://www.computertroublesolver.com/Music-on-PC.html Music-on-PC: Many of my customers do not play Music-on-PC. Some will use their existing radio, or stereo. But, when I ask them whether they would like to play music on their computer, they frequently are interested. So, I'll copy a few of my albums to their computer, fire up media player, and they are started! Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:58:42 GMT