Here are some pretty good Windows Vista video tutorials. I learned some Vista features that I did not know about.
Archive for 2008
Vista Master Training
Posted: December 31, 2008 in SoftwareTags: Microsoft, training, Vista, Windows
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Powering a computer up and down limits its life span. The extreme temperature and current swings of power cycling can stress electronic components (especially capacitors and diodes) in a machine. Fact: Power cycling healthy electronics is not a source of stress. The same electrical components that are used in IT equipment are used in complex [...]
It is confirmed! What I said about WPA was correct. If you use a very strong password when using WPA-TKIP you are safe from everyone but the most determined hacker. They would have to really want to get in your network pretty bad to set in front of your house for days and may weeks [...]
Security Now on Sandboxie
Posted: December 4, 2008 in SecurityTags: sandbox, Sandboxie, Security, Security Now, Software
I’ve previously posted about Sandboxie. I use and think it works well but I don’t know why or how. Here is an intire Security Now podcast about this free program.
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It was designed to be more intuitive, flexible, and easier to use than other 3D CAD programs. I tried it and in a few minutes [...]
I have actually been incorrect! There has been a problem with WPA wireless encryption. I was misinformed! There is a problem with the variety of WPA called WPA-TKIP. It still would take great effort and time to crack it if the password was good but to be on the safeside change your settings to WPA2-AES. [...]
My rule number 1 is: “If you don’t have two copies of a file on different devices you don’t have that file!” Here are some programs to help you to that end. Carbonite PC only Unlimited storage for one computer. Easy install! My Documents and Desktop set to backup automatically. Right-click to select other items [...]
Oct 28, 2008 Convert any media file format (Documents, Images, Audio, Video & Archives) without buying or installing anything on your PC with youconvertit. It’s pretty neat! you select a file to convert. Select what format you want the file converted to and youconvertit will email you when it’s finished.
Here is an easy but useful Firefox Tip. If you see a word or phrase on a webpage you want to find out more about select the text, right-click on it and select Search Google for “!@#$%^&*%”. Then a Google search opens in a new tab.
Until recently I did not know about extensions for OpenOffice the free office suite. Here are some useful and cool extensions I found. Sun PDF Import Extension [Beta] New Template OpenOffice 2 GoogleDoc Writer’s Tools
