Join me as I discover the emerging world of AI computers. Learn what sets them apart from traditional computers, their advanced capabilities, and whether they’re something to consider today.
Understanding AI Computers: What Makes Them Different and Why They Matter
Keyboard, Mouse, File Management, and more
Learn how to efficiently use your keyboard and mouse, manage files, customize your desktop, and handle applications. Boost your productivity with these essential computer skills and tips.
Exploring the GUI and the CLI
Discover the key differences between Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and Command Line Interfaces (CLI) in this beginner-friendly blog post. Learn which interface suits your needs and why.
Your Digital Declutter Guide
Discover simple, effective ways to declutter your digital life, tailored for those who aren’t tech-savvy. Learn how to organize files, manage emails, and maintain a clutter-free digital environment with this easy-to-follow guide.
I’m Completely Safe On a Mac Or Linux
FALSE! Well, you might be safer on a Mac or Linux machine than on an unpatched Windows machine. But just getting a Mac and never taking safety measures, and then clicking on every link that comes into your email and giving your install password to every process that requests it isn’t any safer than running any other Windows machine. Remember Willie […]
How to Get Your System Information–and Why You Might Want To
There is a lot of stuff under the hood of your computer. Today I’m going to show you how you can find out exactly what is under the hood. Why, you ask? Well, first of all, it can come in handy when you’re talking with a tech support person over the phone. Another thing is that sometimes you may want […]
Cryptolocker–there is no cure, so best prevent
There’s a nasty piece of malware out there called Cryptolocker. You won’t know you’re infected with it until you get the notice that your files are encrypted and if you don’t pay $300 by a certain date the decryption key will be destroyed, causing you to lose all your files forever. At this time only Windows operating systems are vulnerable, […]
The–Blue–Screen-Of–DEATH!!!!!
Every computer system has the capability of crashing. Some self-recover better than others, and some manifest it more elegantly than others. Make no mistake, regardless of what kind of computer you are using, your computer can crash. I am not particularly loyal to one hardware set or to one operating system. I use them all and I enjoy them all. […]
Microsoft is Not Calling You!
Truth: Microsoft Technicians are NOT going to call you and offer to help fix your computer. That means that anyone who calls you claiming to be a Microsoft Technician is NOT telling you the truth. There is no division within Microsoft tasked with calling users to help them fix their computers. Furthermore, there is no process within your operating system […]
Why Does Microsoft Keep Changing Stuff?
If you know me—at all—you know that I use a lot of different forms of technology, from different providers. This gives me the foundation to be able to tell you authoritatively that it is not just Microsoft that keeps changing stuff. Let’s start by saying that, although a horse and buggy is an adequate way to get around and […]