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Add Notes to Files & Folders
Have you ever wondered how you could leave comments/notes with the files/folders in the Windows explorer? I just found the answer in the Gizmo’s Support Alert Newsletter newsletter from http://techsupportalert.com How to Add Notes to Your Files and Folders The … Continue reading
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Google as Calculator, Converter and more
No calculator handy, then use Google. It does all math functions of a calculator right in the search box. It also can tell the conversion rate of currencies, weights, speeds and other measurements. Want to know what time it is … Continue reading
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Google Searches – Define Words, File Types, Sites
There is more to Google searches than just looking for websites or key words. Google can define words, it also lets you search for only files of a certain file type or only a certain type of site, ie. .edu … Continue reading
Tips & Tricks for Effective Google Searches
Have you ever wondered how to get the best results from Google. I created this video based on the Google guide to help you out. Here are few key tips: be specific be brief don’t worry about spelling don’t use … Continue reading
Turning Off Restore Point in Windows
The restore function comes in handy when something goes wrong with the computer. Rather than having to start from scratch you can go back to a date when you had no problem. There is, however, one time when the restore … Continue reading
Best Free Online Applications and Services
I just came across this wonderful assortment of Free Online Applications and Services at Gizmo’s Freeware site. Online applications come now in many different flavors. The program I am using right now to write this blog post is the Chrome … Continue reading
FTP from Windows Explorer
Don’t have an ftp program? You can use the Windows Explorer as ftp program. Open your Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and E Now your are usually at your C drive and the address bar says c:\ To … Continue reading
Computer Tutor Links
Here are some links that I found to be very helpful in getting started and as reference. Also check out my TYPO3 tutorial. It gives basic instructions on how to make changes on a TYPO3 based website. Tutorial Links For … Continue reading
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Assorted Links to Cheat Sheets
I find cheat sheets very helpful, but just when you really need on you can’t find the darn thing. Funny how all of a sudden there are a number of articles showing up in my RSS feeds with links to … Continue reading
Computer Tutor Contact Information
Computer Tutor Marlies Cohen, 86 Lorne Avenue Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3E7 Canada 902.463.4630 tutor(at)mcuniverse.com
