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• Control Key Information and Rogue Security Software

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. It seems like everyone needs to save time. It is just a fact of life these days. The following "Control Key"... Posted Mar 11 2011, 12:40 PM by TheComputerist with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, MAC, tips, personal computer, Windows, pc, computer, software, Microsoft, Help, laptop, solutions, problems, email, blog, PC Tips and Tricks: tricks, computer tips, computers, program, MSN, Word, electronics, print, text, save time, find files, Control Key

• Increasing Computer Speed - - - Leather and Lace and Alpha Xpress

  I am a big fan of free computer software. Some of it is worth free and some of it is quite valuable. One that I like, and have found to be praised by many computer professionals is CCleaner by Piriform.com . This one has a very nice Pedigree - - If you... Posted Feb 11 2011, 02:49 PM by TheComputerist with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: computer, software, Microsoft, freeware, solutions, computer tips, computers, Alpha Xpress, density, digitize, freebies, Free, Alphabet Xpress, compensation, drive, pull, push

• Free Fun Fonts For Family - Friends

  The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support . I like to be a little more individual than most; I change my colors of my embroidery at will, and I... Posted Jun 04 2010, 04:45 PM by TheComputerist with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: tricks, tips, The Avid Embroiderer, computer, freeware, open source, graphics, printer, email, blog, gilligan's island, fonts, download

• Two More Really Terrific Free Software Programs

  The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support . I had a lot of difficulty with my Adobe Reader recently. All things considered, it was a very bad situation... Posted May 07 2010, 04:30 PM by TheComputerist with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: tricks, tips, personal computer, computer, Microsoft, freeware, open source, photos, camera, Galleries, photo software, Cameron Diaz, Adobe, scrapbook

• Post That Project Proudly

  The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support . If you ask me what I most enjoy about the AnnTheGran site, it would have to be the people on both sides... Posted Apr 23 2010, 04:45 PM by TheComputerist with | with 7 comment(s) Filed under: XP, Vista, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, computer, software, Help, graphics, problems, photos, camera, screensaver, Galleries, upload, Forums

• Nine of the Best Internet Sites - IMHO

  The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Operating systems vary. If in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support . Here is my version of great Net information and money saving tips and tricks. I love finding these,... Posted Apr 16 2010, 04:30 PM by TheComputerist with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, tips, personal computer, Windows, computer, vacation, seat selection, airlines, solutions, economic, save money, Video, unclutter closet, email, CD, employment, DVD, jobs, medical, Earth Day

• Internet Connection Slow?

  This information may help you if you are using IE 7 or IE 8 The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. I don't know anyone who thinks that their... Posted Mar 05 2010, 04:30 PM by TheComputerist with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: tricks, security, tips, personal computer, pc, computer, speed, wireless, antivirus, hacker, malware, screensaver, DSL, defrag, spyware

• Rogue Security Software

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. Perhaps the term Rogue Security Software is new to you, it is a form of computer malware that deceives or misleads... Posted Jan 22 2010, 04:45 PM by TheComputerist with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, Microsoft, Help, laptop, issues, update, problems, antivirus, fraud, wikipedia, rogue, hacker, phishing scams, malware, scan, screensaver, video clip, toolbar, trojan horse

• Save Money When Printing (MAC is included).

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista and MAC - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. Several years ago, the 'powers that be' told us that we were going to become a paperless society... Posted Jan 08 2010, 11:00 AM by TheComputerist with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, MAC, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, computer, software, Microsoft, freeware, open source, laptop, clips, save, economic, printer, ink

• Optical versus Digital Zoom and Photo Tips

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. Many people are confused between optical and digital zoom. If you are thinking of buying a new camera for yourself... Posted Dec 04 2009, 12:30 PM by TheComputerist with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: tricks, tips, personal computer, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, copyright, freeware, Help, vacation, graphics, solutions, zoom, optical, photos, digital

• Is Your PC Obsolete? And Problems and Solutions

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. Years ago, I remember reading one of my favorite PC guru's newsletters and it said something like - This new... Posted Nov 27 2009, 11:00 AM by TheComputerist with | with no comments Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, security, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, speed, Microsoft, wireless, Help, electricity, obsolete, upgrade, laptop, graphics, issues, solutions, update, problems

• Understanding Standby and Hibernate and Airline Seat Selecting

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. Among the things that are really great about a computer, being available and handy are just two of the important... Posted Nov 13 2009, 12:00 PM by TheComputerist with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, tips, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, vacation, seat selection, airlines, sleep, electricity, hibernate

• Volume Control and Help!!

  These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. The following tip is my absolutely favorite tip that I ever found. I hope you will like it too. If there is something... Posted Oct 30 2009, 11:00 AM by TheComputerist with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, security, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, volume, Help

• Public Domain-Freeware and Uninstall Programs

  The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. When you think about the amount of money you are spending on your PC and related items, it might make you feel like you have spent more than the benefits warrant. With a PC, buying the initial... Posted Oct 16 2009, 12:00 PM by TheComputerist with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, security, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, copyright, Microsoft, public domain, freeware, uninstall, open source

• Speed Test & Copyrights

  The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Speed Testing Your PC If you are among the more progressive computer users, you may just be using ‘wireless' computing. There are so many advantages to that networking, not the least... Posted Oct 09 2009, 11:00 AM by TheComputerist with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, tips, personal computer, Windows, password, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, computer, software, copywrite, speed, copyright, Microsoft, wireless