User Support Editorial Report – March 2013

Latest Technology

Rubbery Battery:

In the future, stretchy batteries such as these could help power solar-energy generating clothes, tattoos that monitor your vital signs, robot skin that’s sensitive to touch and other futuristic, flexible devices. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

The Best Adventure Games on Android
Which Outlook Add-ins Do I Really Need?
Let Outlook Read Email to You in Windows 7
Should You Use More Than One Antivirus Program?
Before You Give Away Your Kindle Fire – Factory Data Reset

Computer Safety

Everyday JAVA and FLASH Updates:

You say to yourself, “I just updated JAVA and/or ADOBE FLASH yesterday when it popped up…didn’t I? They couldn’t possibly want me to update it again this week”?

Yes, yes they do want you to keep updating it. Those updates are a necessary process to keep your computing safe.

You can disable JAVA and get rid of that annoyance; however, one day you may actually need it for a specific website.

Adobe Flash Player is the most common software program for viewing animations and movies within a web browser. It is installed as an add-on or extension into the web browser and is one of the core Windows programs that you should keep updated.

Here is the links to update your computer’s JAVA and ADOBE FLASH  today.

Bonus Video of the Month

MYO – Armband Gesture Control:

The MYO armband lets you use the electrical activity in your muscles to wirelessly control your computer, phone, and other favorite digital technologies.

Using groundbreaking technology, MYO is able to measure electrical activity in your muscles instantly. The result is a seamless way to interact with computers, and a truly magical sense of control. Pre-order for $149.

User Support Editorial Report – January 2012

User Support Editorial Report – January 2013

Latest Technology

Injectable Sponges:

Bioengineers at Harvard have developed a gel-based sponge that can be molded to any shape, loaded with drugs or stem cells, compressed to a fraction of its size, and delivered via injection. Once inside the body, it pops back to its original shape and gradually releases its cargo, before safely degrading. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

What is Google Takeout?
Learn Common PC Hardware Terms
Clean Up Your Web Mail Address Book
Create Your Own Google Chrome Theme
Best Products of 2012: Home Technology
Use Snipping Tool to Capture Screen Shots

Computer Safety

How To Prevent Infections on Your Computer:

While there is no method that can 100% guarantee that your computer will be not be infected with malware, there are a number of steps that you can take to lessen the probability of this happening.

• Clean out TEMP files
• Check and stop unnecessary Startup items regularly
• Enable a firewall on your computer.
• Get the latest computer updates for ALL your installed software.
• Use up-to-date antivirus software. Run a manual scan monthly.
• Use caution when opening attachments and accepting file transfers.
• Use caution when clicking on links to webpages.
• Avoid downloading pirated software.
• Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.
• Limit user privileges on the computer.
• Use strong passwords.

For more information: Visit Guidance and Advice Read on…

Bonus Video of the Month

A Day Made of Glass 2:

Corning’s expanded vision for the future of glass technologies. This video continues the story of how highly engineered glass, with companion technologies, will help shape our world.

User Support Editorial Report – November 2012

User Support Editorial Report – November 2012

Latest Technology

Graphene, The Wonder Material:

Graphene is a “wonder material” 100 times stronger than steel and is so thin that a single ounce of it could cover 28 football fields. Once scientists figure out how to make large batches of graphene economically, it could ”radically advance technologies ranging from transistors to touch screens to solar cells to bionic implants.”. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

Share a Google Calendar
Scan a QR Code on your PC
Disappear from the Internet Forever
Find the GAMES Folder in Windows 7
Make Your Smartphone Ringtones Useful
See Your Passwords Hidden Under the Asterisks
Replace Outlook’s Boring Emoticons with Fancy New Ones

Computer Safety

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a kind of malware (malicious software) that criminals install on your computer without your consent. Ransomware gives criminals the ability to lock your computer from a remote location.

You may get a pop-up window with a warning that says that your computer is locked and claims that you will not be able to access it unless you pay. (Symantec video)

The attack usually occurs through a Web exploit or a so-called drive-by download, where the user is redirected to a Website that attempts to install malware on their system. Most often, the attack happens without any indications to the user that their computer has been compromised.

Keep your PC updated with the latest system and security software. Be sure to update JAVA, FLASH, Acrobat PDF Reader (or use Foxit Reader)

Read on…

Bonus Video of the Month

LEGO – Great Ball Contraption:

A 100-foot long machine made from Legos that moves 500 hundred little balls around through various mechanisms. It’s one of those things that once you see it start, you stick with it just to see what the balls are going to do next. (It’s a geek thing)

User Support Editorial Report – September 2012

User Support Editorial Report – September 2012

Latest Technology

A Phone Good to 2027 on One Charge:

SpareOne emergency phone from Xpal Power, which uses a standard AA lithium battery, claims a standby time of up to 15 years. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

Speed Up Your PC
Difference Between HTTP and HTTPS
Guides for Office 2010 and Windows 7
2 Cool Sites for Gadgets & Electronics Manuals
Setup an iTunes Library on an External Hard Drive
Master EXCEL Skills with This Video Training Series
How-To Cut and Paste without Messing Up Formatting

Computer Safety

How-To Prevent Spyware:

Spyware and other unwanted software can:

• Invade your privacy
• Bombard you with pop-up windows
• Slow down your computer
• Make your computer crash

Here are several ways you can help protect your computer against spyware and other unwanted software.

Read on…

Bonus Video of the Month

Telepresence Robot:

Double Robotics, a Mountain View-based company, has invented a new type of telepresence robot that is half robot, half iPad.

The Double, as the company calls it, looks like an ultra-simple robot that can navigate a far-off place through two iPads. One acts as the robot’s eyes and ears, and the other controls it through an iPad application.

User Support Editorial Report – July 2012

User Support Editorial Report – July 2012

Latest Technology

Bio-Retinal Implant:

A new bionic eye implant could allow blind people to recognize faces, watch TV and even read. Nano Retina’s Bio-Retina is one of two recent attempts to help patients with age-related macular degeneration, which affects 1.5 million people in the U.S. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

Universal Submit Button
Playing Music on a Kindle Reader
“Getting Started Guides” by Microsoft
10 Must-Have Utilities for Small Networks
E-Mail Etiquette: Tips for Home and Work
Make Your Laptop Choose a Wired Connection Instead of Wireless

Computer Safety

Change Your Passwords:

Several high-profile companies recently reported that user passwords had been stolen from their sites. (eHarmony, Last.fm, LinkedIn, Yahoo just to name a few)

If you use these sites you should login and change your password. Even if you don’t use these sites, it’s a good idea to regularly change your passwords. Read on…

Bonus Video of the Month

Welcome to the Rest of Our Lives:

This video shows the extreme weather and climate coverage from the last couple months that provides an ideal overview for anyone who hasn’t been keeping track.

User Support Editorial Report – March 2012

User Support Editorial Report – March 2012

Latest Technology

Printed Stickers Designed to Monitor Food Temperatures:

A plastic temperature-recording sticker that could provide detailed histories of crates of food or bottles of vaccine would be the first to use all-printed electronics components—including memory, logic, and even the battery. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

6 Tips to Save Time With Outlook
File and Folders Organization Tips
Free Office.com 15 Minute Webinars
Combine Multiple PDFs Into One File
How to Delete Unwanted Files and Programs
How to Cut and Paste Without Messing Up Formatting
Sync Your Desktop Between Computers with Dropbox

Computer Safety

New Digital Spam: How Bad Guys Try to Trick You; How to Avoid the Traps:

Like Whack-a-Mole, new forms of digital spam pop up faster than security software can knock them down–and the problem is just getting worse. In fact, according to search engine newcomer Blekko, 1 million new spam pages are created every hour.

What’s happening online is not only annoying and a waste of time, but also sometimes injurious and costly.

Here are some of the latest forms of digital spam, together with some steps you can take to avoid them. Read on…

Bonus Video of the Month

The Scale Of The Universe:

This video shows you the scale of the universe. Take the 5 minutes to watch it. Hopefully it puts the bigger picture in perspective for you.

User Support Editorial Report – January 2011

User Support Editorial Report – January 2012

Latest Technology

Printed, Flexible Computer Circuit:

Researchers at PARC and Thinfilm Electronics have finally managed to print — as in, using a printer that is similar to the one attached to your computer — a computer circuit consisting of transistors and memory. Dubbed Thinfilm Addressable Memory, the new device marries Thinfilm’s printed memory technology and PARC’s printed transistors to create an honest-to-Moore CMOS circuit. Read on…

                                  

Tips & Tricks

How to Buy a Tablet
Beginners Guide to Windows 7
New WORD Calendars for 2012
Change Default Line Spacing in WORD
Troubleshoot Problems with PDF Files
Ten Tricks for Windows 7 Power Users
Personalize Your PC – Desktop Backgrounds

Computer Safety

MAC Threats 2011:

Security specialist F-Secure says that it discovered “several dozen new Mac threats” last year. According to a report from the company’s Threat Research team, there were almost 60 new threats to Mac OS X from April to December 2011; these included backdoors, trojans, rogue anti-virus apps and other types of malware. While the company says that amount is very low when compared to malware on Windows, it notes that “it’s definitely something when compared to the number of Mac threats seen prior to 2011″. Read on…

Bonus Video of the Month

Hands-on with Mercedes-Benz DICE:

Mercedes-Benz is rolling the DICE on their hand gestured car. DICE = Dynamic and Intuitive Control Experience (We do not make this stuff up)

The car’s technology utilizes a series of proximity sensors to detect arm and hand movements, which control everything from music, navigation and social functionality to a heads-up display that comprises the entire windshield.

User Support Editorial Report – December 2011

User Support Editorial Report – December 2011

Latest Technology 

New Tiny Circuit:

Researchers have developed one of the smallest electronic circuits, which could pave the way for smaller and more powerful mobile devices.

Scientific teams from McGill University and Sandia National Laboratories said they’ve built a circuit that has two wires that are separated by the distance of 150 atoms. The circuits are built at a 15 nanometer level. Read on…

Tips & Tricks

Mail Merge Made Easy
12 Handy Tips for Windows 7
Connect iPhone or iPad to Your TV
40+ Cool Features of Microsoft Outlook 2010
12 Free Ways to Get Ready For the Winter Holidays
What Makes a Windows Computer Reboot on its Own?
Add Facebook and Twitter Icons to Your Email Signature

Bonus Video of the Month

Wizards in Winter:

More videos from West Seattle Lights

Computer Safety

Risks to Watch For When Downloading & Installing Free Software:

You really can’t be too careful when you’re researching and installing new software. In this article we’re going to use what we’ve learned about finding new screen savers as an example of the risks any new unknown software can pose to your system, and the methods we used to minimize those dangers. Read on…

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User Support Editorial Report – November 2011

Latest Technology 

The First Fully Stretchable OLED:

Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have taken a step toward creating the first fully stretchable organic light-emitting diode (OLED). Read on…

Tips & Tricks

12 Handy Tips for Windows 7
Tips for Cleaning Up Your Mailbox
Adobe’s Free Version of Photoshop
Learn How to Setup a Second Monitor
How to connect your Laptop/PC to your TV

Bonus Tip of the Month

Microsoft’s Vision of the Future:

Computer Safety

Phony Virus Phone Scammers:

Online con artists are targeting PC users worldwide in a brazen scam. It starts with a phone call from a “tech support specialist” who warns that your computer is infected with a virus. To fix things, all you have to do is give the caller remote access to your PC. Here’s what happens next. Read on…

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User Support Editorial Report – August 2011

Latest Technology 

Nanostructured Glass Designed for Optical Computer Memory:

What’s next for memory and flash storage? If University of Southampton researchers have any say in the matter, it might be…glass. The researchers have developed a new nanostructured glass that can funnel data like fiber-optic cables and could be a new type of computer memory Read on…

Tips & Tricks

Hate spam? Three Ways to Avoid It
Microsoft Excel: Quick Tips and Tricks
How to Sync Google Calendar with Outlook
How to Create Fillable Forms in Word 2010
How to Take a Screenshot or Picture of What’s On Your Computer Screen

Bonus Tip of the Month

Office 2010 Training:

Looking for training on how to use Office 2010? Keep this site handy. Read on…

Computer Safety

Check Your Password:

Your online accounts, computer files, and personal information are more secure when you use strong passwords to help protect them. Check out this password checker to see how strong your password really is. Read on…

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