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• Puzzles and Catalog Xpress Tip #1, Notes

  I recently read somewhere that in order to keep our brain fresh and vibrant, it is important to exercise it the same way that we exercise our body. That exercise includes doing the embroidery we all love, but it can also include games, puzzles, as well... Posted Jun 18 2010, 04:30 PM by TheComputerist with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: tips, The Avid Embroiderer, graphics, catalog xpress, animals, monogram, notes, collection, organized, designs, games, puzzles, PC Tips and Tricks: tricks, How Much to Charge

• 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

• A terrific freebie and a wonderful cost saver

  I would read more if I could find the time. Since I have found “ Books Should Be Free ” I felt I could listen when I was embroidering or relaxing in the evenings. This site has public domain audio in MP3 which is iTunes playable. You can take... Posted May 21 2010, 01:00 PM by TheComputerist with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, freeware, save, economic, video clip, save money, Video, upload, iTunes, Peggy's Stitch Eraser, Ann's Club, stabilizers, blog

• Composing a Terrific Photograph with Matt and Frame Tips

  With the new digital cameras on the market, photo taking can and does take on a new reality. You can take 100 photos and discard 99 of them without the expense of processing. That is only one of the benefits. There are so many features, most of them universal... Posted Feb 05 2010, 04:30 PM by TheComputerist with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, tips, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, vacation, graphics, solutions, zoom, photos, digital, frame camera, The Golden Mean, The Rule of Thirds, matt

• 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 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

• Hints For Photographing Holidays and Parties

  Just in time for holiday fun, here are a few tips for getting some really great shots. Let's start out with some basics: Start with a camera. OK, that sounds a little sarcastic, but the fact is that the auxiliary phones, ipods, etc., just don't... Posted Dec 18 2009, 12:00 PM by TheComputerist with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: tricks, tips, The Avid Embroiderer, vacation, photos, digital, holiday, camera, party

• 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 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 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 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

• Quick Launch Toolbar and Password Tips

  I enjoy working with computers and the software that runs them. I will try to have my tips cover both XP and Vista when possible. I know that so many of you are really MAC fans, but I do not have MAC tips, sorry. If there is something I love more than... Posted Sep 25 2009, 12:00 PM by TheComputerist with | with 11 comment(s) Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, security, MAC, tips, personal computer, Quick Launch Toolbar, Windows, password, The Avid Embroiderer