I think one of the very first computer tips I published was the Alt-Tab shortcut. If you have several windows open on your computer and you are going back and forth between them, you don’t have to click the button at the bottom of your screen every time. Just hold down the [...] Read more »
Archive for ‘Scott Johnson’
Computer discs: CD-R or CD-RW?
MondayNov 2,2009
I recently was asked, “What kind of disc should I use – CD-R or CD-RW?” For that question, there is a simple answer and a more complex answer. The simple answer: Just use CD-R. If it gets messed up during the process, toss it and make another one. For some people, that’s [...] Read more »
Free antivirus download – AVG 9.0
MondayOct 26,2009
A few weeks ago I posted my list of recommended software. Two of the ones that you need to have as a priority are an antivirus program and an antispyware program. AVG 9.0 is a free antivirus download. I have been using and recommending AVG for years, and it continues to [...] Read more »
Shut down your computer automatically at bedtime
MondayOct 19,2009
I prefer to go to bed at a decent hour, like 10 or 11 pm (that’s a decent hour for me). But for some reason, I just can’t seem to do it. I will be working on the computer, doing some research or writing for work, and I will plan to go [...] Read more »
How to save printer ink
MondayOct 12,2009
Here in my area (Clearwater, Florida) the price for a gallon of gas is running around $2.30 to $2.40. That’s less than three dollars to be able to drive my car about 35 miles. Now let’s compare that to the cost of another expensive liquid: inkjet printer ink. An inkjet printer [...] Read more »
My very own Craigslist scammer
MondayOct 5,2009
I had an interesting experience over the last few weeks. We need to all be aware that there are people out there who want to steal your money and will do so at any given opportunity. About once a week, I post an ad on Craigslist advertising my computer repair services. It [...] Read more »
Adam’s computer story
ThursdayOct 1,2009
My 11-year old nephew was assigned to write a monologue for Drama class. This is what he wrote. Good job, Adam! The Computer’s Woes Computer: The computer is a wealth of knowledge if you care to know. But sometimes you use me for other purposes which my hard drive hates very [...] Read more »
Speed up your Firefox
MondaySep 28,2009
Even though Internet Explorer has improved greatly with version 8, I still much prefer Firefox because it is so customizable. However, it can be slow to open sometimes. Here’s a free program to speed up Firefox – it’s called Speedyfox. Get it here. All you have to do is download the file, [...] Read more »
My current software recommendations
MondaySep 21,2009
I get asked fairly often about what is the best antivirus program to use, what antispyware program should be used, etc. Today I am going to summarize what my current recommendations are. Keep in mind, these recommendations change from time to time. Whenever these things do change, I will do [...] Read more »
