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How to Securely Connect to a Public Wireless Network

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:23:00 +0000

Wireless hotspots are getting much more popular. There are locations in Starbucks, Panera Bread, Wal-Mart and more. You can connect to a public access point to get a fast Internet connection while you are away from home. Sometimes the access is free and other times you have to pay a fee. Many hotels, airports and stores provide hotspots. Most public hotspots and wireless access points don't require password and don't use any encryption or security. This means your data is unprotected an easily...

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How to Use Search Engines

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0000

The Internet is a vast and growing place that can sometimes we overwhelming. Where do I start? What do I use it for? I will try to give you some ideas of what you can do once you have access to the Internet. This lesson will be on search engines - what they are and how to use them. Using Search EnginesWhat is a search engine? A search engine is a website that collects information from all over the Internet including information from: websitesblogsimagesvideos What are some search engine I can...

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How to Fix Basic Computer Programs

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:54:00 +0000

Here are some practical and simple steps you can use to fix many of the most common computer problems. You might be able to fix your computer error in just 15 minutes with some of these recommendations. Computers are used everyday in our day to day lives but like any machine they need regular maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting and some tender loving care at times. Many tasks required to fix computer problems and prevent various computer errors are actually very simple. In the majority of...

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Computer Repair Options

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:55:00 +0000

When it comes to computer repair you have many different options. Many people feel more comfortable taking their computer to a trusted store they know such as Best Buy which offers the Geek Squad and their in-store and at-home services. While at first this may seem like a good option here are a few things you may not know. A Computer repairs spot like the Geek Squad do not always require computer repair certifications or pre-training. You would think they would require this for all of their...

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How to Make Your Computer Run Faster

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:27:00 +0000

Your initial few days spent with your new desktop computer started so well. Your computer used to start Windows a super fast and run smoothly. Now it’s grinding to a halt! Software take much longer to run. You frequently want to know Why is my computer running so slow? You are tempted to buy a new computer but this isn't the right answer. Aside from the added expense, there is no real need to do this and you can save your hard earned money. Thankfully there is a way around this. This website...

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How to Enable Javascript in your Browser

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:41:00 +0000

Many websites and blogs today need JavaScript to run applications, drop-down menus, and more. That means your browser has to have JavaScript enabled to view and sometimes even load those websites and blogs that require JavaScript. The easiest way to get the latest plug-ins or JavaScript enhanced browser is to download the updates for your current browser. To make sure you have Javacript enabled do this check: If your Web browser does not have JavaScript enabled, follow these simple...

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Google PageRank Updated Today

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:39:00 +0000

Google updated it's Pagerank or PR rating for blogs and websites today. I was very happy with the results. This blog is fairly new and is now ranked with a 2. Previously it was unranked. My main website, www.thecomputerladyonline.com went from a PR3 to a PR4 today. The highest PR you can get is a 10. The higher your number the more likely your blog or website will be found through search engines for the keywords you are targeting. The highest Pagerank you can get is a 10. It goes from...

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Blog

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:14:00 +0000

Guest post by Kim McDougal, creator Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet ordinaryrecipesmadegourmet.com Kim McDougal is a fellow designer and someone I socialize with on Twitter. She has a wonderful food and recipe blog that you should check out as well. This article is about some of the things you should avoid when you create a blog. This article is Kim's opinion and insight from her years of working with websites and blogs. #5: Don't switch blogging platforms in midstream Decide which one you're...

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Remove Label Number Count in Blogger

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:50:00 +0000

How To Remove the Label Number Count in Blogger By default, the Labels (or your post categories as I like to call it) will have an automatic count of the number of posts next to each label or topic. You can remove the numbers so you only see the post categories. To remove label number counts in Blogger follow the step-by-step instructions: 1. Before you do anything please backup your template first. How to back up your template: Login to your dashboard.Click the Layout tab.Click Edit...

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Create a Static Blog Homepage

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:22:00 +0000

A reader sent me a question by email asking how they could make the homepage on their blog static. Basically, they want the same information to show on the homepage no matter how many posts they create. Creating a Static Homepage with Blogger I have not see a true static page hack for the Blogger blog system but it could be out there. If someone knows of one please email me at thecomputerlady@snet.net and I will include it in these instructions and give you credit for it. You can "cheat" the...

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How to Add an image to Email

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:04:00 +0000

I had a question from a computer user about how to insert a picture or graphic into a new email message. He wanted to insert a .gif but you can also insert .jpg or .png depending on the email program you are using. His first question was: How do I insert a picture into a new GMail message? The only way to add a gif to Gmail is to either attach it or put it as a picture in your Signature. You cannot insert a picture into Gmail if you are using GMail directly from www.gmail.com. If you are...

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How to Create a $10 Lightbox

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:46:00 +0000

I learned how to create a $10 lightbox at home using simple supplies like a cardboard box, tape, white tissue paper and posterboard from the Strobist blog. If you are selling products online through an auction site, Etsy, or on your own website you want your photographs to be clear to help the person viewing them feel like they are standing right in front of that product. If you have a recipe blog or website you want your photos to be mouth watering and enticing. With a cardboard box, some...

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How To Create an Animated Gif

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:30:00 +0000

Animated Gifs are all over the Web these days. You can easily create one to use as a moving graphic on your website or blog or even as an Avatar. You can create a moving advertisement by making an animated gif too. However, not all moving or animated pictures you see on the Web are animated gifs. An animated gif has a file extension of .gif. You can easily create an animated gif for free online without even downloading or installing software. Some tools online are complicated and require a...

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How to Follow a Blog in Blogger

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:22:00 +0000

Blogger has a feature that allows you to follow any blog whether they use Blogger, Word Press, Typepad or another blog service. I like the "following" feature because I can view updates from all of the blogs I read on the Blogger Dashboard where I view and work on my own personal blogs. You can use this feature even if you use Word Press, Typepad or another service. You will need to go to www.blogger.com and sign up but the account is free. How to follow a blog in blogger: Step 1: Go to...

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How to Solve Problems Printing Online Discount Coupons

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:01:00 +0000

Many of the printable discount coupons that you see on the Internet are Bricks coupons. Maybe you won a coupon from an online instant win game or sweepstakes and need to be able to print it out now. You can tell if the coupons are generated from the Brickers service if you see bricks.coupons.com in the address. Sometimes there are errors and the coupons won't print. The screen comes up blank and the words, Please Wait... or something similar shows up on the screen. If you can print...

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How to Backup Your Internet Explorer Favorites

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:45:00 +0000

So you have a lot of websites you have saved as Favorites in Internet Explorer and you want to know how to back them up? If you are upgrading your browser, setting up a new computer, or just want a backup of your favorites follow these simple steps to backup your Favorites in Internet Explorer. Step 1: Open Internet Explorer, click on the File menu and click Import and Export. Step 2: When the Import/Export Wizard appears click Next. Step 3: Click on Export Favorites and click Next. Step...

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How to Convert Word to PDF

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Here are step-by-step instructions for converting any word processing document into a PDF file. I use Microsoft Word but you can use these instructions for just about any word processing program you have installed. Step 1: You will need to make sure you have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program installed on your computer. If you don't have it installed you can download it for free on the Adobe website. Step 2: Open your word processing document. Step 3: From the File menu click Print. Step...

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Twitter to win a Ladies Lorus Dress Watch Ends 12/1/08

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:45:00 +0000

Enter to win the first Twitter! Tweet! Win! Giveaway. You can win a Ladies Lorus Dress Watch just by Twittering. How to Enter: Follow me, TheComputerLady, on Twitter to get one entry.Copy and paste this line into Twitter to get a second entry. @TheComputerLady Twitter, Tweet, and Win a Ladies Lorus Dress Watch http://tinyurl.com/5bmv5hIf you don't know what Twitter is, how to use it, or how to sign up, read What is Twitter? for help. You can enter once per day until December 1, 2008. The...

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Finding Cheap and Reliable Web Hosting

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:01:00 +0000

Almost everyday there are new Internet users who are deciding that they want to begin to make some money by starting an Internet-based business. One key requirement for a web business is having a hosting account. In order for a website to be displayed it must be "hosted" on a special type of computer called a server, which is connected and accessible to the World Wide Web on a 24/7 basis. Having a web server hosting account allows the person to post their web pages on the host server, which...

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How Technology is Transforming the Job Hunt

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:25:00 +0000

(ARA) – Today’s economy is tough for both job-seekers and employers alike. Mistakes are costly and time-consuming for both parties. Employers have tighter budgets for finding and interviewing candidates, and candidates need every tool available to compete for top positions. Technology is streamlining the hiring process. Managers use it to eliminate useless -- and costly -- interviews and prescreen candidates before bringing them in for in-person interviews. And job hunters can use technology...

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Enter to Win the MEGABYTE MIMOBOT® Twitter Contest (Ends 12/26/08)

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:12:00 +0000

What is a Mimobot you say? A Mimobot is a character-based 1GB to 8GB of flash memory storage drive that you can transport for all your finest and most precious music, docs, pics and other personal data bits and bytes. Mimoco is giving away 50 different MIMOBOT® designer USB flash drive characters over the next 50 days via Twitter. In order to be eligible to win, you must be a registered Twitter user, follow mimobot, and be at least 18 years old. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. How...

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Norton PC Tune-up Premium Services Solve your Computer Problems

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:46:00 +0000

When you computer doesn't function properly it can cause unwanted stress. The lockups and unexpected shut downs are due to variety of things - incorrect settings, fragmented hard drives, bulky programs that slow down computer performance, viruses, spyware and more. Your computer needs regular tune-ups just like your car does to keep it running in tip-top shape and operating as fast and optimized as when you first took it out of the box. Not everyone is comfortable dealing with these problems...

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Online IT Degrees with Ramussen College

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:59:00 +0000

Rasmussen College is a private two-year and four-year degree-granting college with campuses in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, North Dakota and an Online Division. It was founded on September 1, 1900 in St. Paul, Minnesota by Walter Rasmussen. Rasmussen College Online offers over 35 degrees that you can complete entirely online. Or, you can take a combination of on-campus and online courses to complete your degree. Because we all lead busy lives it is often hard to fit traditional...

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How to Become a Business Owner by Blogging

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:45:00 +0000

This article brings good news for all those out there who dream of becoming a business owner, with an enterprise that will earn them a comfortable income. The good news is that you could be a successful entrepreneur without having to invest anything. There are a huge number of people who want to make it big, but the problem is they stop at the dreaming stage. If you want to make your dreams come true, then start your home business today. You have the potential to earn a five figure income, yet...

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How to Utilize Two Monitors on One Computer

sweetiessweeps@gmail.com (Wendy (Sweetie)) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:40:00 +0000

You might question why anyone would use two monitors on one pc but there are reasons. Known as dual computer monitors, these have a number of benefits. One good reason for using two monitors is for anyone in the photography business. For instance, individuals working on digital pictures, trying to view, analyze, and organize, using a second monitor is a huge help. With a dual computer screen, you can actually double work and also desktop space. One of the most common pc screens is the LCD....

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