Computer Help for Seniors (and other Newbies)

Games for the Brain

2010-11-04T12:38:00.001-04:00

These will keep you busy!!!

Games for the Brain: Play never ending quiz, memory & brain games to train your thinking.
Brain Games - Fun Games That Train Your Mind: Give your brain a workout by playing fun games that sharpen your mind.
BrainBashers : Puzzles and Brain Teasers: Brain teasers, puzzles, online games, optical illusions and jigsaws.
Brain Games & Brain Training - Lumosity: Improve memory and attention with scientific brain games.
Braingle: Brain Teasers, Puzzles, Riddles, Trivia and Games: User submitted and ranked brain teasers, riddles, quizzes, trivia, logic problems and mind puzzles. Free online games and message boards.
Brain Games | Fun Brain Game | Games for the Brain: Fun brain games for brain development. Play games for the brain free. Find a fun brain game to improve memory, math, logic.
Brain Games: Which of the brain games is your favorite? Which is the easiest? Which game is so hard you vowed never to play it again? Do you feel smarter already?
Neuroscience For Kids - brain games: Interactive games to help you learn about the brain and nervous system.
Brain Games: Play Free Puzzle Games Online, Free Puzzles: Play free online brain games and puzzles. Free puzzle games and brain games that make you smarter.

Slim Down Your New Computer

2010-11-03T19:57:00.000-04:00

SlimComputer helps identify software that comes pre-installed on a new computer. If you've ever gotten a new PC and it came loaded with promotional programs, toolbars, links to advertising or trial offers, then you know how frustrating these things can be.

Also see my previous blogs on the subject.

Five tips for getting rid of crapware

Five Tips: Get Rid of Bloatware

Himalayan Odyssey

2010-03-22T17:39:00.004-04:00

For decades, mountaineers have tested their wits and strength against the tallest Himalayan peaks. This spring, three friends will ditch the crampons and ice axes to relieve their summit fever in a new way: flying under the aid of thermal-powered paragliding wings.

You can track Himalayan Odyssey 2010 pilots through their SPOT Satellite Messenger devices. Click on the pilots to see their current position.

BooksShouldBeFree.com

2010-03-22T17:03:00.000-04:00

Your source for free audio books. Download one in mp3, iPod and iTunes format today. This Web site collects and distributes public domain audio books. There is a vast selection, including many classics and childrens books. You can search by book title or category. Each book has a short preview.

Where the Locals Eat

2010-03-19T20:27:00.000-04:00

A Guide to the Best Restaurants in America

How do we choose our restaurants? We gather opinions of critics and local media, trusted friends, site visitors, and bloggers - emphasizing locally owned favorites rather than chains. We do the research for you. So, if you see a restaurant listed on Where The Locals Eat, you know it's good!

Paris 26 Gigapixels: world largest image!

2010-03-19T19:25:00.000-04:00

This image measures 26 gigapixels - over 2,000 times more than an ordinary digital photo. It is is a wide-angle shot of the entire city of Paris. It looks normal until it zooms in . It is a stitching of 2346 single photographs showing a super-high-resolution panoramic view of the French capital. Best viewed in Full Screen and high definition.

Are Computer Keyboards Dishwasher Safe?

2010-03-19T18:37:00.000-04:00

Studies show that computer keyboards have more bacteria than toilet seats. But it's hard to clean all those keys. So some people advocate an extreme solution: Throw your keyboard in your dishwasher.

Yapta: Track flight prices and check for airline refunds

2010-03-18T19:03:00.000-04:00

Track flight prices BEFORE you buy

Yapta email alerts let you know when prices drop and when to buy to save money on airfare.

Get airline refunds AFTER you buy

If the price of your flight drops below what you paid, Yapta helps you get a refund for the difference.

The Future of Parking

2010-03-17T17:37:00.001-04:00

Parking can be a real hassle, whether you're fumbling for change for the meter or just trying to find an empty spot. Watch this video to see the future of parking.

Shutdown your PC automatically or remotely from any computer or mobile phone

2010-03-17T13:29:00.001-04:00

Switch Off is a lightweight easy-to-use tray-based system utility that could automatically shutdown, suspend or hibernate your system. This could cut your electricity bills and save the Environment by lowering your PC power consumption. It could also disconnect dial-up and VPN connections to cut your internet service bills as well. Build-in operation set could be easily extended by adding your own scripts. Automation options allows you to schedule all operations daily, weekly, past specified time or when PC becomes idle.

Reported Cyberfraud Losses Double in 2009: FBI

2010-03-16T19:21:00.000-04:00

Click below for the entire story:

(Reuters) - Reported losses from Internet fraud more than doubled in 2009, with scams that falsely used the FBI's name generating the most complaints, the law enforcement agency said on Friday.

DeskTube - The Desktop YouTube Application

2010-03-16T14:50:00.002-04:00

Lights, camera, action- watch it NOW with DeskTube! DeskTube is the latest and greatest video application that allows you to search YouTube videos, video chat with friends, record video, and access social media sites like Facebook and Twitter all with just one click.

4 WAY VIDEO CHAT

Start chatting with up to 3 friends today
Best of all, it's completely free!

PhotoWipe

2010-03-15T11:24:00.001-04:00

PhotoWipe is a revolutionary image processing tool that magically removes unwanted objects from your photos. Just paint over them in black, and click go! Uncovers hidden details in your photos. Sit back and watch as cage bars disappear from the zoo, and your old girlfriend or boyfriend fades away. It removes wrinkles, or it can remove entire facial features.

Ninite Easy PC Setup - Silient Unattended Install Multiple Programs at Once

2010-03-14T20:50:00.000-04:00

Ninite installs software fast with default settings and says "no" to browser toolbars and other junk. Ninite checks your PC's language and 64-bit support to install the latest, best version of each program. Ninite runs on Windows XP/Vista/7 and works in the background unattended and 100% hands-free. All Ninite does is automatically download and install the apps you select. Not even Ninite is installed.

Ninite

Sweet Home 3D

2010-03-13T10:36:00.002-05:00

Sweet Home 3D is a free interior design application that helps you place your furniture on a house 2D plan, with a 3D preview. You may download Sweet Home 3D to install it on your computer and/or use it online within your browser.

Click below

Around the World in 80 Dishes

2010-03-12T16:56:00.000-05:00

Eight Great Digital Cameras Under $200

2010-03-12T15:20:00.001-05:00

The Photo Marketing Association show (PMA), wrapped up last week, and we got a good look at the cameras that will hit stores later this year. Honestly, though, when it comes to compact point-and-shoot cameras at PMA, there wasn't a lot to report. It's the perfect example of a category of products that's mature enough that you don't need the newest model on the market to enjoy a solid shooting experience—especially if you're a casual photographer. Read more...

Download all of National Geographic's wallpapers with just one click

2010-03-12T14:39:00.000-05:00

National Geographic is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world.Over the years, it has also been a great source of amazing photos and wallpapers that mesmerized people from around the globe.

Some of the most beautiful wallpapers have been placed online, on the National Geographic website, but due to their large number, downloading them has been a problem until now.

With NatGeo Wallpaper Downloader you can download over 5000 National Geographic wallpapers with just one click.

How to Delete a Friend on Facebook.

2010-03-11T13:54:00.002-05:00

Inevitably there will be someone on Facebook with whom you do not wish to communicate

Open your Facebook profile.
In the upper right-hand corner, click Account>>Privacy Settings.
Go to the Block List heading. Enter your "friend's" name and click the Block button. That person will now be deleted from your profile
To report your former friend to Facebook click Report/Block link.
The administrators at Facebook will review your report. In extreme situations, they can ban the user.
If your friend is sending you too many messages click Hide>>Hide Friend.

This does not help when someone has your e-mail address.

How to keep them from getting it

You can't delete your e-mail address completely. But you can hide it from everyone.

Click Account>>Privacy Settings in the upper right-hand of your profile.
Go to Contact Information.
At the bottom of the page, you will see your e-mail address.
The box next to your e-mail contains your privacy setting. Choose who will see your e-mail address in your profile.
Set this to Only Friends.
Select Customize in the privacy settings.
You will see the Custom Privacy box.
Select the people who you want to be able to see your e-mail.
Select people whom you do not want to see your e-mail.
You can always set it to Only Me. If you are not comfortable giving your email address to Facebook, give them a different e-mail address.
Create a new e-mail with any free service, like G-mail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, etc.
In Facebook, go to Account>>Account Settings.
Click on the E-mail heading.
Enter your new e-mail address and click Add.

You can now remove your original e-mail address. Use your new e-mail address to sign-in. The people who used your old address will still have it. In order to cure that you'd have to drop that old address completely.

Consumersearch

2010-03-10T22:17:00.000-05:00

ConsumerSearch.com is a website that helps users find answers about what products are top-rated or best bets in their class. Our mission is to reduce the time it takes readers to make an intelligent purchase.

How Stuff Works - Learn How Everything Works

2010-03-10T19:57:00.000-05:00

HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations.

Kashless - Give and Get Free Stuff

2010-03-07T13:15:00.001-05:00

Who doesn't love free stuff? Kashless is a membership community of your neighbors all giving and getting free stuff in your area. We have thousands of items in your neighborhood from free bikes to free couches. Give Stuff. Get Stuff. Get rewarded.

Kashless - Give and Get Free Stuff

Check your area at the web site

Groupon - Coupons, Discounts

2010-03-07T12:46:00.000-05:00

Every day this site features a product or service at a discounted price.One ridiculously huge coupon each day, on the best things to eat, see, do and buy in Detroit. (Groupon has deals in almost every major U.S. city. There is a catch. You get that deal only if enough people sign up for it.

Clicker.com - Watch TV and Movies Online

2010-03-06T17:29:00.000-05:00

What is Clicker?

Clicker is the complete guide to Internet Television. Our mission is to make it simple for you to find the right show, right now.

Instapaper

2010-03-06T16:23:00.001-05:00

How it works

Instapaper gives you a Read Later bookmark.

When you find something you want to read, but you don't have time, click: Read Later.
Come back when you have time, or read your articles on the go.

Register for a free account to get started.