Passwords a real hassle?

If you’re like the rest of us, you’ll have passwords galore!  And most of them different.  Websites, banks, software etc, etc.
KeePass is a nifty little piece of software (it’s free) that keeps all those passwords encrypted in one program.  It can be set to start up with your computer and remain in the system tray (down by the [...]

Tips for searching Google…

Here’s a good article on how to find what you need on Google.
There’s lots more good stuff on this site too.

We should be careful where we put these!!

Ok, so not everything we see on the Internet is true.
Make your own mind up about this short video clip.
If it’s true, it has to leave you seriously wondering about putting those things near your brain (not to mention your kid’s brains!!).
Might just be worth testing it out… 
UPDATE.   Looks like they’re fake [...]

Convert

Here’s a great little tool to keep on your computer if different units and measures are a part of your day.
It’s a small piece of software that converts from any unit to another.  You can even create your own custom conversions using the Options>Preferences>Custom menu.

You can download Convert here.

Free software everyone should have…

Programs and utilities most people find useful to have on their computer…
Irfanview (image files – lets you view all kinds of pictures and movies)
Picasa (image organiser – will organise all your photos)
Foxit Reader (pdf reader – mostly for Internet downloads)
AVG (antivirus)
Firefox (web browser – use instead of Internet Explorer)
7-Zip (compression software -  does the job [...]

Gmail – why you should use it

If you are not using Gmail for all your email, you really should think about it.

What is Gmail?
Gmail is a web-based email system.  That means your emails (both incoming and outgoing) are stored on the web rather than on your own computer.  It is run by Google.
Gmail allows users a very substantial amount of free [...]

Switching to Internet phone systems

It is now possible to have a choice with your landline.
Take a look at something like xNet for both broadband Internet access and your landline phone service.  There are lots of advantages…
No more Telecom line rentals

Heard of ‘naked DSL’?  This is simply broadband (DSL) without a telephone line – Telecom can no longer force [...]

How much time are you spending on your computer?

Here’s a free way of seeing where your time goes.
It is available at RescueTime. All you have to do is register at their site and download a small piece of software to your computer.
That software tracks what programs you are using all the time (it keeps track of what program is ‘in focus’ – not [...]

Online places to buy hardware…

Not sure who to trust?
If you are looking for something in the hardware line – like USB backup drives or keyboards etc – then Ascent is a good place to try.
If you are looking for a new computer or laptop then Dell is worth a look too.
In both cases just order on their website and [...]